Teachers College

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Founded in 1893, Teachers College is a comprehensive graduate institution offering programs at the master's and doctoral level in fields as wide ranging as early childhood education, primary and secondary school education, developmental psychology, health sciences, adult education, higher education, international and transcultural education, mathematics, science and technology, and organizational leadership.

The building itself is considered by many to be a labyrinth of equal or greater stature to that of King Minos's. Teachers College is actually made of multiple buildings. However, one day someone thought it was a good idea to combine all the buildings into one. This has caused considerable amounts of confusion (particularly among first year grads) as many of the building's floors do not line up evenly. It is not uncommon to walk on the 2nd floor of a building and then suddenly end up on the 4th floor of another. It just doesn't make sense.

Contrary to what one might expect, only 1/3 of TC's students are in teacher preparation programs. The remaning 2/3 are enrolled in a variety of disciplines which share the common purpose of knowledge creation and education as the primary lens through which to approach their field.

One of the major pluses for Teachers College is its library. Unlike other campus libraries, TC's library is very modern, well-lit, and clean. But most importantly, FOOD AND DRINKS are ALLOWED... on every floor. This is perhaps the reason why students from all of Columbia's schools come here to study (i.e. lots of law and medical students). Many students bring in whole pizza pies, sandwiches, and takeout. The second floor is dedicated to collaboration and is therefore designated as a talking area. The third floor, for the more serious individuals, is a quiet area. The first floor is, well, still up for decision as there is a mix of both quietness and nonsensical chatter.

In 2008, TC was ranked #4 behind Stanford, Vanderbilt and Berkeley. As of 2009, Teachers College is currently ranked the #3 graduate school of education in the United States (whooping Berkeley's ass), but still behind Vanderbilt and Stanford. Teacher's College students, faculty, and empolyees are confident that the school will once again become #1, but not before wasting Vandy and Stanford in the dust with their shame and humiliation.

Lastly, Teachers College is also the largest of Columbia University's graduate professional schools and the largest graduate school of education in the US with more than 5,000 graduate students.

External links

• Teachers College website