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79 Master's degrees offered by the university

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Jewish Studies

The MA in Jewish Studies at Columbia University is primarily concerned with the study of Jewish culture and religion in the diaspora and in Israel as well as with the position of Israel in the world historically and today.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$73,456/yr

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Italian

Drawing on a distinguished history initiated in 1825 by Lorenzo Da Ponte, celebrated librettist of Mozart's operas and first teacher of Italian at Columbia University, the department is known for providing broad coverage of Italian literature and boasts a faculty that represents a diverse spectrum of interests and critical approaches.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$73,456/yr

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Economics and Education

The objective of the Economics and Education program at Columbia University is to equip education professionals and policy-makers with the skills required to interpret and synthesize education-related research, to design and implement effective educational policy, and to assess the consequences of education policy, both domestically and in international settings.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$38,358/yr

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Anthropology

The free-standing Anthropology program at Columbia University is designed specifically for those who wish to cultivate a deeper understanding of the discipline of anthropology and improve their particular professional competence, but who intend only to pursue the MA degree.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$73,456/yr

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Psychology

The Psychology program at Columbia University is a rigorous curriculum for students who are preparing for graduate study, but who did not major in the subject as undergrads.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$36,036/yr

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Japanese Pedagogy

The MA in Japanese Pedagogy at Columbia University provides students with theories and practices essential for a qualified instructor of Japanese at the college or pre-college level.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$40,548/yr

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Politics and Education

This Politics and Education program at Columbia University is an advanced degree program that prepares students for positions as policy leaders at the local, state and national levels, or to pursue advanced work in doctoral programs in education policy, political science, or public policy.

M.Ed. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$38,358/yr

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Cognitive Science in Education

In the Cognitive Science in Education programme from Columbia University students examine the cognitive mechanisms that underlie learning and thinking in school and non-school settings.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$38,358/yr

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East Asia - Regional Studies

The MA in East Asia - Regional Studies from Columbia University is designed for those wishing to focus on a social science approach to modern East Asia.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$73,456/yr

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Technology, Media and Communications

The Technology, Media and Communications program at Columbia University is for those interested in digital technology and writing skills as well as internet governance, communication, and the role of the media in advocacy, development, and human rights.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$71,368/yr

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East Asian Languages and Cultures

The East Asian Languages and Cultures program at Columbia University offers a free-standing MA program with an interdisciplinary approach to the literature, culture, history, and languages of East Asia (China, Japan, Korea, and Tibet) and a particular emphasis on critical methodology and comparative study.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$73,456/yr

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Comparative and International Education

The Comparative and International Education program at Columbia University is designed to be as flexible as possible so that previous educational and professional experience and the future career goals of the student can be taken into account in the choice of appropriate course work.

M.Ed. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$38,358/yr

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International Affairs

The International Affairs program at Columbia University is best suited for young professionals holding a bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of relevant work or substantive internship experience who have a passion for international affairs and a commitment to make the world a better place.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year, 9 months$26,928/yr

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Economics

The Economics program at Columbia University is designed for students who wish to prepare themselves for careers in the field of economics or improve their knowledge of economic theory and its applications.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1½ year$90,732/yr

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International and Comparative Education

The International and Comparative Education program at Columbia University hosts a diverse community of students and scholars dedicated to addressing contemporary challenges regarding education in its many settings and institutions in the United States and around the world.

M.Ed. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$38,358/yr

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Russia, Eurasia and East Europe - Regional Studies

The Harriman Institute administers the Master of Arts in Russia, Eurasia and East Europe - Regional Studies from Columbia University for those wishing to focus on a multidisciplinary approach to the study of contemporary Russia, Eurasia, and Eastern Europe (the former Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, and the Balkans).

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$73,456/yr

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Art and Art Education - The Arts and Community Engagement

The Art and Art Education - The Arts and Community Engagement program at Columbia University is designed for current and prospective museum and community educators, teaching artists, school-based art teachers, and others who wish to strengthen their theoretical background.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$38,358/yr

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Spirituality Mind Body

The Spirituality Mind Body programme from Columbia University is the first Ivy League graduate curriculum dedicated to merging spirituality and evidence-based research within the context of clinical psychology.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$38,358/yr

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Russian Translation

The Russian Translation programme from Columbia University is intended for graduate students who are primarily interested in working as translators and leads only to the freestanding M.A. degree.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$73,456/yr

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Education Policy

The Education Policy programme from Columbia University is for students who have already acquired an M.A. with at least some coursework with education policy content.

M.Ed. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$38,358/yr