STEM in Education Advanced Certificate
Teachers College Building

Admission Information
Displaying requirements for the Spring 2027, Summer 2027, and Fall 2027 terms.
Advanced Certificate
- Points/Credits: 12
- Entry Terms: Fall
- Enrollment Formats: Part-Time Campus-Based
Application Deadlines
| Entry Term Available | Priority Deadlines | Final Deadlines | Extended Deadlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Summer | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Fall | July 1, 2027 | July 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 | |
| At least 9 undergraduate credits of coursework with a grade of B or better in any of the STEM disciplines is required | |
| For some courses and thematic electives, a mathematics background that includes undergraduate Calculus is required |
For admission-related inquiries, please contact MSTadmission@tc.columbia.edu.