Master of Science [M.Sc] Neuroscience and Education

at Columbia University

Modules
 

• Brain and behavior II: Perception, emotion, memory and cognition
• Foundations in Neuroscience I: Anatomy & Physiology
• Foundations in Neuroscience II: Systems Neuroscience
• Research Methods in Neuroscience
• Research practicum and independent study: Neuroscience and Education
• Electroencephalography (EEG) Lab Methods
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Evaluation of Neuropsychological Instruments for Research
• Neuroscience Applications to Education
• Neuroscience of Reading
• Human Functional Neuroanatomy
• Eye Tracking Methods
• Current Issues in Neuroscience and Education
• Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
• Affective Neuroscience
• Psychoneuroimmunology
• Neuroscience, Ethics, and the Law
• Neuroscience of Adversity
• Research and independent study: Neuroscience and Education

Applicants who have completed, or are completing, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees at institutions outside of the United States are required to submit a full course-by-course evaluation including verified transcripts for U.S. degree equivalency. The evaluations must be prepared and sent by one of the two providers listed below.


Please note this does not pertain to applicants from the United States who have spent a semester or year studying abroad. This requirement is only applicable for degree-granting institutions.


Teachers College will accept evaluations from the following organizations:

• World Education Services (WES)

• Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
   

These organizations provide several types of evaluations. Please select the course-by-course evaluation option to ensure your evaluation meets our requirements for admission review. To have your evaluation sent to Teachers College, select "Teachers College - Columbia University" (for WES) and "Teachers College, Columbia University" (for ECE). Evaluations sent to Columbia University will not be received by Teachers College.


Applications are not considered complete without a course-by-course evaluation. The determination of degree equivalency to a U.S. degree is at the discretion of the College. Once submitted to Teachers College, the evaluation becomes an official academic record and sole property of Teachers College upon its receipt.
 

Applicants who attended institutions outside of the United States but did not complete degrees must submit these transcripts in order to be considered for admission review. Please note that if these transcripts are not in English, they must be accompanied by certified English translations. As with U.S.-based institutions, copies should be uploaded to your online application to ensure timely processing. If you are admitted to Teachers College and choose to enroll, you will be required to have final official transcripts submitted by all academic institutions listed on your application. It is recommended that you also request official transcripts from the issuing institution as early as possible, as international transcript requests may be delayed.
 

English Proficiency
 

If you have not received a baccalaureate (undergraduate) degree from an institution where English was the sole official language of instruction, you must submit official scores from one of the below accepted English proficiency exams. Please note that an English proficiency test is required, regardless of where you received a graduate degree (if any).
 

In order to be considered official, scores must be sent directly from the testing administrator and have been taken within the past 2 years. 
 

The accepted tests and minimum scores are:
 

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum score requirement: 100 internet-based test (IBT)
  Teachers College institution code: 2905

• IELTS English Language Test - Minimum score requirement: 7.0

The cost of studying at Columbia University varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay $53040 annually, to study in Columbia University

Students have developed careers in research labs, and others have become consultants or entered careers in educational software development.