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Psychology Programs at Teachers College

Counselors, researchers, policymakers, and thought leaders come together to drive true change.

Teachers College, Columbia University is the birthplace of educational psychology, and luminaries like John Dewey have made a name here. TC was founded with the belief that rigorous inquiry, combined with innovation in practice, has the power to make true change in the world. Our faculty, students, and alumni hold to that commitment today.

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programs in Psychology.

“Being a member of the TC community means being a part of a group of really smart, helpful teachers and students who love being here. Our students are animated in the classroom; they want to dig into the material; they want to learn. They want to apply the material to help their future clients and students be as successful as they can be.”

Becky Reed, Lecturer, Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology

"I chose the school counseling program because school counselors are able to make a really big impact on students’ lives. We're impacting their mental health and education, but we're also advocates for the students, and we get to teach students how to be advocates for themselves."

Asher Bank, M.A./M.Ed. in School Counseling

“Psychology isn't about imposing anything on somebody. It's a collaborative space where you get to ask somebody about their culture, about their language, and then bring that into a space of healing.”

Ria Alonso, M.Ed. in Bilingual Mental Health Counseling

Explore Our Programs

At TC, we educate mental health counselors, researchers, statistical analysts, school counselors, leaders in human resources, practitioners of specialized therapies, and more. How will you make your mark?

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STUDY WHAT MOVES YOU

Our Social-Organizational Psychology programs teach you management and leadership skills and emphasize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, so you’re ready to take on leadership roles after graduation. Concentrations like Bilingual Counseling prepare you to center communities that resonate with you. Our Developmental Psychology grads make an impact in policy and the classroom and have advised on NYC Pre-K programs. And faculty and students are thought leaders on topics ranging from microaggressions (and microinterventions) to AI.

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LAUNCH YOUR CAREER

If you’re interested in being a practicing counselor, TC can help get you there. TC’s programs in Psychology position you to launch your career. In our Psychological Counseling programs, we prepare you to become a licensed mental health counselor, school counselor, or bilingual counselor by providing practicum opportunities, advising on pre-certification and supervision requirements, and ensuring you’re ready for licensing exams.

True Change Starts With You

For more than a century, Teachers College has been home to rigorous academic study that makes a difference in people's lives. Work toward true change with us – sign up to learn more or start your application today.

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