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Whether you want to deepen your knowledge of the history of education in America or become a world-class researcher, this program will help you achieve your goals.
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You’ll deepen and widen your historical thinking about education and have the opportunity to join our active community of scholars in one of the oldest programs at TC.
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Develop a solid foundation for careers in graduate schools of education, undergraduate departments of education, departments of history, theological seminaries, or other academic institutions, and as research scholars in institutes, government bureaus, or social service agencies where a deep understanding of education in historical perspective is essential.
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Welcome to the History & Education program
The History and Education graduate program, explores broad questions in education by looking at them through a historical lens. Through this academically rigorous graduate degree, you’ll be stretched intellectually as you pursue answers to the questions most important to you. While the largest graduate program of its type in the country, the TC History and Education program is small enough to ensure you receive the guidance and mentoring you need. When you pursue your degree at TC, you’ll be immersed in a dynamic community of learners from all over the world who are diverse in both their research and their backgrounds. You’ll engage in lively discussions and cutting-edge research, with an eye on history. Your graduate studies at TC will prepare you to advance your career as a historian and lead, whether that’s in higher education, government, nonprofits, social service agencies, or any number of other settings.
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History and Education Virtual Information Session
Premiered on November 15, 2023. If you would like to get the transcript of the HIST open house webinar 2023, please contact David Estrella at epsaadmission@tc.columbia.edu at Admissions.
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Application Requirements
- Master of Arts
- Master of Education
- Doctor of Education
- History and Education [Program is not accepting applications for the 2024 cycle.]
- Doctor of Philosophy