Master of Arts in Elementary Inclusive Education with Gifted Extension
Earn your degree and teacher certification in initial certification in Childhood Education for grades 1-6, Teaching Students with Disabilities for grades K-12, and the New York State extension in Gifted Education.
This degree program is suitable for students who would like to be certified as general educators and special educators but are also open to working with students who have tested into gifted programs. The gifted education extension option includes both general education and special education courses as well as three courses in gifted education and an additional semester of student teaching in a gifted education setting.
This option may be selected during your application or during your course of study at Teachers College.
Upon completion of the program, graduates can also apply for teacher certification in states other than New York. While many of our graduates go on to teach in New York City schools, many secure teaching positions elsewhere in the U.S. as well as internationally.
Admission Information
Displaying requirements for the Spring 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027 terms.
Master of Arts
- Points/Credits: 56
- Entry Terms: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Enrollment Formats: Full-Time Campus-Based
Certification
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- NY State Initial: 1-6, NY State Initial: Students with Disabilities All Grades, NY State Gifted Ed. Extension
Application Deadlines
| Entry Term Available | Priority Deadlines | Final Deadlines | Extended Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | November 15, 2026 | November 15, 2026 | 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 |
For admission-related inquiries, please contact CTadmission@tc.columbia.edu.
Requirements from the TC Catalog (AY 2026-2027)
View catalog information for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 terms.