School of Continuing Education

The School of Continuing Education mounts innovative instructional programs unavailable elsewhere at the university that meet Columbia’s standard of excellence and take the best advantage of its resources.

We offer master's degrees, courses for advancement and graduate school prep, summer courses, high school programs, and a program for learning English as a second language.

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New York Times: Narrative Medicine: Learning to Listen

Medical practitioners learn how stories are built and told, and translate that to listening to, and better -- Read More >>
Crain's New York Business: City Council Passes Green Buildings Laws

The City Council in New York passed several bills that Mayor Bloomberg said will help reduce the city's car -- Read More >>
The Spectator: New Masters Programs Added in Sustainability and Bioethics

The Master of Science programs in Sustainability Management and Bioethics will be offered by Continuing Edu -- Read More >>
Whitehouse.gov: President Obama Establishes New Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues

President Barack Obama signed an Executive Order creating a new Presidential Commission for the Study of Bi -- Read More >>
The Record: Columbia People: Darlene Giraitis

The Columbia Record did a profile on Darlene Giraitis, executive director of secondary school programs.
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The Chronicle of Higher Education: Considering a Job in Fundraising?

For those already in the fundraising business who are ready to make a change, or those interested in enteri -- Read More >>
Reuters: IVF Websites Often Mum on Embryo Gene Test Risks

Fertility clinic websites aren't doing a great job of explaining the risks of testing an embryo for geneti -- Read More >>
New York Times: Serena Williams’s Ad Deals Survive Her Outburst on Court

Sports Management program faculty member Joseph Favorito was featured in the New York Times, discussing Ser -- Read More >>
The Spectator: Summer Session Hotter Than Ever

Undeterred by the recession, students sweat it out in Columbia's classrooms this summer.
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School of Continuing Education: Kristine Billmyer Appointed Dean

Columbia University President Lee C. Bollinger today announced the appointment of Kristine A. Billmyer as d -- Read More >>

INFORMATION SESSIONS

Bioethics

Tuesday, Feb 16
Actuarial Science

Tuesday, Feb 23
Construction Administration

Tuesday, Feb 23
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

Tuesday, Feb 23
Sports Management

Tuesday, Feb 23
Fundraising Management

Thursday, Feb 25
Information and Digital Resource Management

Tuesday, Mar 02
Strategic Communications

Wednesday, Mar 03

HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Video Information Session
Learn about our summer programs in New York City, Barcelona and the Middle East.

POSTBACCALAUREATE STUDIES APPLICATION DEADLINE

Spring 2010: Jan 6, 2010

FREE PUBLIC EVENTS

Narrative Medicine Rounds: Shamita Das Dasgupta

Date: Mar 03, 2010
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Narrative Medicine Rounds: Susan Squier

Date: Apr 07, 2010
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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MASTER'S PROGRAMS APPLICATION DEADLINES

Fall 2010: April 15, 2010

Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a space available basis.

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