Klingenstein Center Teachers College

• Who is eligible to apply?
• Are scholarships or financial aid available
• How do I apply?
• What are the admissions deadlines?
• Is housing available?
• When will I be notified of an admissions decision?
• Are there special requirements for international applicants?
• May I submit additional letters of reference?
• Is an interview a required component of an application?
• Can I transfer credits from previous graduate work?

Candidates with at least three years teaching experience are eligible to apply; teaching experience in public or private schools is acceptable. Time spent as an intern, teaching assistant, or part time teacher does not count toward the experience. The typical student in the two-summer master’s degree program has more than seven years teaching experience as well as some leadership responsibilities at their school of employment.

Yes. The Klingenstein Center has generous scholarship funds and awards over $1 million annually to support students across its programs. Klingenstein Scholarships are need and merit-based. To learn the details of applying for a Klingenstein Scholarship, please visit the Financing Your Education section of the Klingenstein Admissions page.

Teachers College has need-based financial aid in the form of grants, loans, and work-study programs as well as merit-based scholarships. To apply for Teachers College scholarships and loans, please visit the Financial Aid section of the Teachers College website.

For detailed information on the application process, please review the Admissions section of the Klingenstein website. Candidates who wish to apply to master’s degree programs must submit an application directly to Teachers College, Columbia University.

The priority deadline for complete applications to the two summer master’s degree program is November 1st in the year prior to the summer start date. The two-summer master’s degree program is offered every other year; the next cohort begins in summer 2013. The application deadline for the 2013-2015 cohort is November 1, 2012.

The Office of Residential Services at Teachers College has limited housing available for students in the two-summer program. For more detailed information, and housing application materials, visit the Office of Residential Services section of the Teachers College website. Housing applications typically are available in January and students are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Many students in the two-summer program opt to arrange for housing on their own through sublet arrangements and friends. In the past, the Klingenstein Center has been able to assist with this process by arranging for an affordable housing opportunity at another local college but this arrangement is subject to change year-to-year.

Notifications of admissions decisions are sent via email by the Teachers College Office of Admissions by early February. If you have questions or concerns about the timing of your admissions decision, please contact the Klingenstein Center.

Yes. International students must hold the equivalent of a U.S. baccalaureate degree in order to be eligible for admission to Teachers College.Applicants whose undergraduate degree was from an international institution where the language of instruction was other than English may be required to achieve a successful score on the TOEFL exam. International students will need to obtain a visa to study in the United States. International applicants are encouraged to carefully review the International Applicants section of the Teachers College Admissions website.

Yes. It is fine to submit additional letters of reference from colleagues and Klingenstein alumni who know your work from a variety of perspectives. Please send supplemental letters of recommendation directly to the Klingenstein Center.

No, an interview is not a part of the application process but the Klingenstein Center welcomes visits from prospective students. Please contact the Klingenstein Center if you are interested in a visit and/or observing a class.

Students pursuing the M.A. degree are required to have all 32 credits earned at Teachers College. Students with previous graduate school work interested in the Ed.M. degree may transfer a maximum of 30 qualified credits. Students are required to complete the Teachers College paperwork for review and approval of transfer credits. Please note that only graduate courses which have been (1) completed with grades of B or higher, (2) submitted on an official transcript from a regionally accredited institution, and (3) granted/assigned credit on the transcript of that institution, may be considered for transfer credit.