Teachers College, Columbia University offers graduate psychology programs including the Ed.M. and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, the M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, and the Ed.M. and Ph.D. in School Psychology. TC is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and is an affiliate of Columbia University, located in New York City.
Teachers College is a graduate school of education, health, and psychology affiliated with Columbia University. Founded in 1887 and affiliated with Columbia since 1898, TC is located at 525 West 120th Street in New York City and offers master’s and doctoral programs in psychology, with APA-accredited options in counseling, clinical, and school psychology.
Accreditation Details
Teachers College holds regional accreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) and is overseen by the New York State Education Department. Several psychology programs are APA-accredited: the Ph.D. programs in Counseling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, and School Psychology. The School Psychology Ed.M. and Ph.D. are also accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). Additional program accreditation is held through the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Application Requirements
Graduate admissions requirements at Teachers College vary by program; applicants should confirm the specific requirements with the program office before applying. Common components include:
- Statement of purpose covering academic background, professional goals, and program fit
- Resume or CV with work history and educational background
- Official transcripts from all prior degree-granting institutions
- Letters of recommendation and an academic writing sample
- English proficiency scores (TOEFL or IELTS) for international applicants
- $75 non-refundable application fee
GRE requirements vary by program. Many psychology programs at TC have eliminated the requirement or made it optional — for example, the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. lists the GRE as optional. Applicants should confirm current requirements directly with their specific program before applying.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition at Teachers College runs $2,131 per credit for 2025-2026, with a mandatory college fee of $528 per term. There is no difference in rate between master’s and doctoral students or between in-state and out-of-state students. The estimated 2026-2027 rates are $2,216 per credit, with a $ 538-per-term fee.
Financial aid options for eligible students include federal aid programs (FAFSA, Federal Direct Loans, Graduate PLUS Loans, Federal Work Study), New York State scholarships, Veterans Affairs benefits, military tuition assistance, employer-sponsored tuition assistance, and Teachers College endowed scholarships, grants, and fellowships.
Psychology Programs at Teachers College, Columbia University
Counseling Psychology
The Counseling Psychology program prepares students for careers in mental health and school counseling. The Ed.M. offers two tracks: Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling, with a Bilingual Latina/o Mental Health concentration available. Graduates meet requirements for New York State provisional licensure as a mental health counselor or initial certification as a school counselor. The Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology is APA-accredited and trains students in health service psychology within a multicultural research and clinical framework.
Clinical Psychology
The Clinical Psychology program offers the M.A. in Psychology in Education, a well-regarded pre-doctoral preparation degree for students planning to apply to competitive doctoral programs in clinical psychology. The APA-accredited Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology provides integrated training in clinical science, assessment, and intervention. Research strengths include suicidality, risk and resilience, psychotherapy process and outcomes, and adjustment across diverse sociocultural contexts. Doctoral students complete placements at mental health facilities across New York City. See other affordable clinical psychology graduate programs ranked by Best Psychology Degrees.
School Psychology
The School Psychology program offers both an Ed.M. and a Ph.D., and both degrees are dual-accredited by APA and NASP. The Ed.M. is a 69-credit program leading to New York State school psychologist certification. The Ph.D. prepares graduates for both school-based and research careers. Both degrees offer a bilingual extension for students who read and speak a foreign language. For a broader look at programs in the state, see psychology doctoral programs in New York.
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