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Champions of Lifelong Learning
In the 21st century, lifelong learning the new normal. Our program prepares students to become champions of learning—leaders who help adults improve the way they live and work through the power of education.
Coursework for Your Life’s Work
Our immersive curriculum is designed around learning, development, and change—for individuals, groups, and organizations. We also examine ways in which learning can be supported and shared across all levels of society.
Welcome to the Adult Learning & Leadership Program
Lifelong learning for adults is an increasingly important educational specialization in the 21st century. The massive economic, political, social and psychological changes that are transforming the nature and structure of virtually all institutions in society have rendered obsolete the notion that people can be adequately educated, once and for all, in their youth. In addition, the challenges faced by adults today call for changes in our social, economic, and political systems. The Adult Learning and Leadership Program emphasize transformative learning and development for adult and organizational change in many different settings — educational institutions, business and non-profit or government institutions, healthcare, and community settings. We prepare educational leaders to create bridges to strengthen organizational, community, and national capacity.
Upcoming Virtual Information Sessions
During these sessions, Adult Learning and Leadership (AL&L) program faculty members and students will provide an overview of the various AL&L master's and doctoral degree programs offered at Teachers College, Columbia University. These online events will give you an opportunity to ask questions about the program, the admission and financial aid processes, as well as the student experience. To participate, please RSVP by clicking on the links below.
- AEGIS Doctoral Program Only: Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 9:00 am until 10:00 am
- Doctoral Programs (AEGIS and Ed.D.):
- Master's Programs (MA, MA Online, Ed.M.):
Choose Your Degree
Master of Arts
The M.A. prepares professionals who facilitate learning within and outside the classroom and gives graduate students broad exposure to the field of adult learning and leadership.
Master of Arts (Online)
Our new M.A. program was created for those who design, implement, facilitate, or otherwise support learning and development for adults in many different settings—businesses, non-profits, public sector, healthcare, educational institutions, and community settings. We emphasize leadership for transformative learning and change in today’s rapidly-evolving digital world.
Master of Education
The Ed.M. prepares professionals who have experience in designing and delivering adult learning and development in and outside the classroom, and who wish to build their capabilities as leaders of such learning. The curriculum focuses on the relationship of adult learning to organizatinal, management and leadership issues.
Doctor of Education
The Ed.D. is designed for professionals who already have experience in helping adults learn inside and outside the classroom, and who want to further hone their leadership abilities at more senior levels in organizations, consulting groups, or institutions of learning. The program emphasizes leadership for adult education and organizational and organizational learning.
Doctor of Education (AEGIS)
AEGIS is a highly selective, fast-track cohort program leading to an Ed.D. in Adult Learning and Leadership. The program is designed for experienced, self-directed, midcareer professionals who work full time, and who choose to pursue a doctorate in a rigorous, concentrated format. The program emphasizes leadership for adult education and organizational learning.
Advanced Certificate for Medical Educators
Designed for Allopathic physicians (MDs) and/or Osteopathic physicians (DOs), the Advanced Certificate in Adult Learning and Leadership for Medical Educators is an innovative new for-credit program designed for forward-thinking medical educators looking to elevate their instructional and leadership skills.
Advanced Certificate in Workforce Development
This four course advanced certificate is designed for those interested in embracing our changing workforce and developing new sources of talent.
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Application Requirements
- Doctor of Education
- Master of Arts
- Master of Education
- Advanced Certificate
- Adult Learning and Leadership for Medical Educators [Program is not accepting applications for the 2024 cycle.]
- Workforce Education & Development (Hybrid) [Program is not accepting applications for the 2024 cycle.]