Teachers College, Columbia University

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Teachers College, Columbia University
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TypePrivate
Established1887
Endowment$290 million (2021)
PresidentThomas Bailey
Location, ,
CampusUrban
AffiliationsColumbia University
Websitewww.tc.columbia.edu


Teachers College, Columbia University (TC) is the graduate school of education, health, and psychology of Columbia University, located in New York City. Founded in 1887, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious schools of education in the United States.

History[edit | edit source]

Teachers College was founded by Grace Hoadley Dodge and Nicholas Murray Butler in 1887. It was originally established to provide a new kind of schooling for the teachers of the poor children of New York City. In 1898, it became affiliated with Columbia University, and in 1923, it was fully incorporated into the university.

Academics[edit | edit source]

Teachers College offers master's, doctoral, and advanced certificate programs in over 60 areas of study. These include programs in education, health, and psychology. The college is organized into ten academic departments, including:

Research[edit | edit source]

Teachers College is known for its research in the fields of education, health, and psychology. The college houses several research centers and institutes, including the National Center for Restructuring Education, Schools, and Teaching (NCREST) and the Institute for Urban and Minority Education (IUME).

Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]

Teachers College has a long list of notable alumni who have made significant contributions to education, psychology, and public policy. Some of these include:

Campus[edit | edit source]

The Teachers College campus is located in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, adjacent to the main campus of Columbia University. The college's facilities include classrooms, research centers, and student housing.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD