Curriculum and Teaching MA

Master of Arts in Curriculum & Teaching

The Master of Arts in Curriculum and Teaching (MA-CURR) is a home for students and faculty inspired to take up vigorous, critical, equity-oriented study of curriculum, pedagogy, and issues in education from a variety of perspectives. The 32-point program provides students a core of common experiences, driving questions, and shared challenges, within a flexible individualized program of study designed to further their more focused needs, interests, and professional aims.

The MA-CURR is designed for early and mid-career educators with a range of experiences in a diversity of formal and informal learning contexts who wish to deepen their knowledge, skill, and vision as teachers, educational leaders, and developers of curriculum. Coursework prepares educators to be intellectually curious and active contributors to the betterment of education. Graduates of the program work professionally as teachers, coaches, mentors, cooperating teachers, non-profit leaders, museum educators, community-based educators, and activists, among other roles in schools, organizations, and communities.

The M.A. in Curriculum and Teaching is designed so that with careful planning and advisement, the program can be completed by full time students in 16-24 months. This timeline allows students to deeply engage in coursework and fully benefit from the rich experiences and community offered by a Teachers College education. The program may also be taken part time, in multiple configurations. Please contact us for questions about scheduling.

*Note that this program does not lead to certification.

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Admission Information

Displaying requirements for the Spring 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027 terms.

Master of Arts

Points/Credits: 32
Entry Terms: Summer, Fall
Enrollment Formats: Full-Time Campus-Based, Part-Time Campus-Based

Application Deadlines

Entry Term Available	Priority Deadlines	Final Deadlines	Extended Deadlines
Spring	N/A	N/A	N/A
Summer	January 15, 2027	April 1, 2027	N/A
Fall	January 15, 2027	April 1, 2027	N/A

Select programs remain open beyond our standard application deadlines, such as those with an extended deadline or those that are rolling (open until June or July). If your program is rolling or has an extended deadline indicated above, applications are reviewed as they are received and on a space-available basis. We recommend you complete your application as soon as possible as these programs can close earlier if full capacity has been met.

Application Requirements

	Requirement
	Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume
	Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed
	Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable)
	$75 Application Fee
	Two (2) Letters of Recommendation
	Prior teaching (not including student teaching) or other relevant educational experience is strongly recommended, preference will be given to candidates with such experience

For admission-related inquiries, please contact CTadmission@tc.columbia.edu.

Program Guide

Once admitted, students are responsible for meeting all program requirements. Students are provided with an in-depth Program Guide that details all program requirements and are required to complete a Program Plan. A Program Plan is the timeline that you create with your faculty advisor to assist you in planning an integrated and intentional course schedule. The Program Plan also helps you map out when to take electives around the specific schedule of required core courses that are offered each semester.

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