Research in BMLS II
This independent research course serves as a critical bridge between the student’s foundational coursework and the execution of their doctoral dissertation. This course is a faculty-guided, for-credit syllabus tailored to student’s dissertation topic. It allows students to earn degree credits while doing focused literature reviews, dry/wet lab works, and/or manuscript drafting.
- Department: Biomedical Life Sciences
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Eric C Greene
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Teresa Palomero
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Rebecca Haeusler
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Tal Korem
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Luke Berchowitz
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Nicholas Arpaia
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Lori M Zeltser
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Emily M Mace
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Chaolin Zhang
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Christine A Denny
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MPA-DP: Field Study
Field Study (1.5 credits)
This course supports the required field placement for MPA-DP students, providing academic credit for the application of classroom learning to professional practice in a development setting. Students must register for a total of 3 credits across one or two semesters, selecting from six registration options that accommodate varying academic schedules and visa requirements.
Registration Options:
3 credits in the Spring semester*
1.5 credits in the Spring and 1.5 credits in the Fall*
3 credits in the Fall semester
3 credits in the Spring semester
1.5 credits in the Fall and 1.5 credits in the Spring
1.5 credits in the Spring and 1.5 credits in the Spring
*International students on F-1 visas conducting their summer field placement in the U.S. and securing Curricular Practical Training (CPT) must select one of the two asterisked options to remain in compliance with immigration regulations. All six options are available to J-1 students using Academic Training (AT).
The course requires submission of a placement proposal, faculty oversight, and post-placement deliverables.
- Department: MPA-DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE
- 1.5 points
MPA-DP: Field Study
Field Study (3 credits)
This course supports the required field placement for MPA-DP students, providing academic credit for the application of classroom learning to professional practice in a development setting. Students must register for a total of 3 credits across one or two semesters, selecting from six registration options that accommodate varying academic schedules and visa requirements.
Registration Options:
3 credits in the Spring semester*
1.5 credits in the Spring and 1.5 credits in the Fall*
3 credits in the Fall semester
3 credits in the Spring semester
1.5 credits in the Fall and 1.5 credits in the Spring
1.5 credits in the Spring and 1.5 credits in the Spring
*International students on F-1 visas conducting their summer field placement in the U.S. and securing Curricular Practical Training (CPT) must select one of the two asterisked options to remain in compliance with immigration regulations. All six options are available to J-1 students using Academic Training (AT).
The course requires submission of a placement proposal, faculty oversight, and post-placement deliverables.
- Department: MPA-DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE
- 3 points
Internship
Internship - Spring
Note: Beginning with the entering class of Fall 2025, all MIA and MPA SIPA students are required to register for SIPA IA9015 to fulfill the School’s internship requirement. This course carries no academic credit and is intended to formally record completion of the internship component of the degree program.
the internship experience is a vital component of a SIPA education, providing students with opportunities to apply their classroom learning to real-world challenges, develop professional skills, and expand their networks. The Career Advancement Center supports students throughout this process with dedicated advising, access to a wide range of internship opportunities, and professional development resources to ensure each internship contributes meaningfully to their career goals.
Visit SIPA Career Advancement Center for more information.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
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Internship
Internship - Summer
Note: Beginning with the entering class of Fall 2025, all MIA and MPA SIPA students are required to register for SIPA IA9015 to fulfill the School’s internship requirement. This course carries no academic credit and is intended to formally record completion of the internship component of the degree program.
the internship experience is a vital component of a SIPA education, providing students with opportunities to apply their classroom learning to real-world challenges, develop professional skills, and expand their networks. The Career Advancement Center supports students throughout this process with dedicated advising, access to a wide range of internship opportunities, and professional development resources to ensure each internship contributes meaningfully to their career goals.
Visit SIPA Career Advancement Center for more information.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
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Labor and Public Economics Workshop
APPLIED MICROECONOMCS WORKSHOP
Columbia faculty and guest speakers present research related to Labor and Public Economics.
- Department: Economics
- W 4:10 p.m.-6 p.m.
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Internship for Elective Credit
Internship, 1.5-credits
- Department: International and Public Affairs
- 1.5 points
Internship for Elective Credit
Internship, 3-credits
- Department: International and Public Affairs
- 3 points
Capstone: MS in Climate
In this course, students will work jointly with a client organization in the climate field. Under the guidance of the instructors, they will take a short request from the organization for a specific product (data analysis, program development, curricular and training material, or other related items), develop a work plan, implement the work plan, and present the final product to the client. This course gives students direct experience in the co-production of knowledge in the climate field, a valuable skill in the contemporary world. It extends the training in the integration of natural science and social science that is a hallmark of the MS in Climate program. It includes training in the construction of a boundary object--a final product--conducted jointly with the client organization; this training includes instruction in project design, implementation and evaluation, and in communication between organizations.
- Department: Climate School
- T 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
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Capstone: MS in Climate
In this course, students will work jointly with a client organization in the climate field. Under the guidance of the instructors, they will take a short request from the organization for a specific product (data analysis, program development, curricular and training material, or other related items), develop a work plan, implement the work plan, and present the final product to the client. This course gives students direct experience in the co-production of knowledge in the climate field, a valuable skill in the contemporary world. It extends the training in the integration of natural science and social science that is a hallmark of the MS in Climate program. It includes training in the construction of a boundary object--a final product--conducted jointly with the client organization; this training includes instruction in project design, implementation and evaluation, and in communication between organizations.
- Department: Climate School
- T 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
- 3 points
Capstone: MS in Climate
In this course, students will work jointly with a client organization in the climate field. Under the guidance of the instructors, they will take a short request from the organization for a specific product (data analysis, program development, curricular and training material, or other related items), develop a work plan, implement the work plan, and present the final product to the client. This course gives students direct experience in the co-production of knowledge in the climate field, a valuable skill in the contemporary world. It extends the training in the integration of natural science and social science that is a hallmark of the MS in Climate program. It includes training in the construction of a boundary object--a final product--conducted jointly with the client organization; this training includes instruction in project design, implementation and evaluation, and in communication between organizations.
- Department: Climate School
- T 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
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Capstone: MS in Climate
In this course, students will work jointly with a client organization in the climate field. Under the guidance of the instructors, they will take a short request from the organization for a specific product (data analysis, program development, curricular and training material, or other related items), develop a work plan, implement the work plan, and present the final product to the client. This course gives students direct experience in the co-production of knowledge in the climate field, a valuable skill in the contemporary world. It extends the training in the integration of natural science and social science that is a hallmark of the MS in Climate program. It includes training in the construction of a boundary object--a final product--conducted jointly with the client organization; this training includes instruction in project design, implementation and evaluation, and in communication between organizations.
- Department: Climate School
- T 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
- R 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
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Capstone: MS in Climate
In this course, students will work jointly with a client organization in the climate field. Under the guidance of the instructors, they will take a short request from the organization for a specific product (data analysis, program development, curricular and training material, or other related items), develop a work plan, implement the work plan, and present the final product to the client. This course gives students direct experience in the co-production of knowledge in the climate field, a valuable skill in the contemporary world. It extends the training in the integration of natural science and social science that is a hallmark of the MS in Climate program. It includes training in the construction of a boundary object--a final product--conducted jointly with the client organization; this training includes instruction in project design, implementation and evaluation, and in communication between organizations.
- Department: Climate School
- R 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
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Capstone: MS in Climate
In this course, students will work jointly with a client organization in the climate field. Under the guidance of the instructors, they will take a short request from the organization for a specific product (data analysis, program development, curricular and training material, or other related items), develop a work plan, implement the work plan, and present the final product to the client. This course gives students direct experience in the co-production of knowledge in the climate field, a valuable skill in the contemporary world. It extends the training in the integration of natural science and social science that is a hallmark of the MS in Climate program. It includes training in the construction of a boundary object--a final product--conducted jointly with the client organization; this training includes instruction in project design, implementation and evaluation, and in communication between organizations.
- Department: Climate School
- R 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
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Capstone: MS in Climate
In this course, students will work jointly with a client organization in the climate field. Under the guidance of the instructors, they will take a short request from the organization for a specific product (data analysis, program development, curricular and training material, or other related items), develop a work plan, implement the work plan, and present the final product to the client. This course gives students direct experience in the co-production of knowledge in the climate field, a valuable skill in the contemporary world. It extends the training in the integration of natural science and social science that is a hallmark of the MS in Climate program. It includes training in the construction of a boundary object--a final product--conducted jointly with the client organization; this training includes instruction in project design, implementation and evaluation, and in communication between organizations.
- Department: Climate School
- R 4:10 p.m.-6:40 p.m.
- 3 points
MASTERS RESEARCH
Candidates for the M.S. degree may conduct an investigation of some problem in biomedical engineering. No more than 6 points in this course may be counted for graduate credit.
- Department: Biomedical Engineering
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Clark T Hung
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Tal Danino
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X. Edward Guo
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Henry Hess
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Lance Kam
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Elisa Konofagou
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Andrew Laine
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Kam W Leong
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Helen Lu
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Barclay Morrison
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Elizabeth Olson
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Paul Sajda
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Kenneth Shepard
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Samuel Sia
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Stavros Thomopoulos
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John T Vaughan
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Qi Wang
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Nandan L Nerurkar
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Stephen H Tsang
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Elham Azizi
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Jose McFaline-Figueroa
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Treena L Arinzeh
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Sanja Vickovic
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Santiago Correa
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Kaveri A Thakoor
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Yasmine El-Shamayleh
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Alice H Huang
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Ke Cheng
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Grace McIlvain
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Despina Kontos
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Nadeen O Chahine
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Parisa Yousefpour
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Master s Thesis in International Affai
Master's Thesis: Intl Aff
Available only to Master of International Affairs students.
The Thesis program is a rigorous, two-semester sequence that enables a select group of students to produce a substantive, publishable piece of original research or policy analysis. Designed for those seeking to strengthen their analytical, methodological, and writing skills, the program culminates in a thesis of at least 35 pages that may take the form of an academic journal article, a policy essay for a broader audience, or a research report suitable for a think tank. A small cohort is admitted each year, combining structured seminars with individualized faculty mentorship to guide students from proposal development through the completion and defense of their final thesis.
The spring writing seminar centers on independent research and writing, with students meeting regularly with the instructor and Faculty-Resource Person and concluding with a final oral defense. Together, the two courses offer an intensive, mentored pathway for students aiming to bridge scholarly research and practical policy application.
- Department: International and Public Affairs
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Timothy Naftali
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SHOWCASE
PROOF OF CONCEPT
Showcase is designed to support the student in gaining practical experience, advice and knowledge of the acting profession. During the semester students are exposed to various topics on the industry through workshops and dialogue, and hands-on assignments. Students will prepare for Spring Showcase. In addition they will be exposed to various industry guests to gain a better understanding of the industry and what is expected of them in the marketplace. Students will be evaluated and given critical feedback of the work they turn in on assigned topics and in participation in seminars and workshops.
- Department: Theatre Arts
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Instructor:
Daniel Gordon
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RSCH IN SOCIAL/CULTURAL ANTHRO
Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Individual research and tutorial in social and cultural anthropology for advanced graduate students.
- Department: Anthropology
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Instructor:
David Scott
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Lila Abu-Lughod
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RSCH IN SOCIAL/CULTURAL ANTHRO
RSRCH SOCIAL & CULTURAL ANTHRO
Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Individual research and tutorial in social and cultural anthropology for advanced graduate students.
- Department: Anthropology
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Instructor:
Vanessa L Agard-Jones
CULPA: 3 Info - 3-9 points
RSCH IN SOCIAL/CULTURAL ANTHRO
Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Individual research and tutorial in social and cultural anthropology for advanced graduate students.
- Department: Anthropology
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Naor H Ben-Yehoyada
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Severin Fowles
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Elizabeth M Green
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Marilyn Ivy
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Zoe Crossland
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Nicholas Glastonbury
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Gina A Jae
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Ellen Marakowitz
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Hannah Chazin
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Rosalind Morris
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John Pemberton
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Elizabeth Povinelli
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Nadia Abu El-Haj
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Camilla Sturm
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Paige West
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Kaya N Williams
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J.C. Salyer
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RSCH IN SOCIAL/CULTURAL ANTHRO
RSRCH SOCIAL & CULTURAL ANTHRO
Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Individual research and tutorial in social and cultural anthropology for advanced graduate students.
- Department: Anthropology
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Instructor:
Amanda Althoff
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RSCH IN SOCIAL/CULTURAL ANTHRO
Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Individual research and tutorial in social and cultural anthropology for advanced graduate students.
- Department: Anthropology
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Instructor:
Brian Boyd
CULPA: 6
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RSCH IN SOCIAL/CULTURAL ANTHRO
RSRCH SOCIAL & CULTURAL ANTHRO
Prerequisites: the instructors permission. Individual research and tutorial in social and cultural anthropology for advanced graduate students.
- Department: Anthropology
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Instructor:
Zoe Crossland
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RESEARCH
Before registering, the student must submit an outline of the proposed work for approval by the supervisor and the chair of the Department. Advanced study in a specialized field under the supervision of a member of the department staff. May be repeated for credit.
- Department: Industrial Engineering and Operations Research
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Anish Agarwal
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Shipra Agrawal
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Eric Balkanski
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Daniel Bienstock
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Agostino Capponi
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Rachel Cummings
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Antonius B Dieker
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Adam N Elmachtoub
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Yuri Faenza
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Vineet Goyal
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Ali Hirsa
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Anran Hu
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Garud Iyengar
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RESEARCH
Before registering, the student must submit an outline of the proposed work for approval by the supervisor and the chair of the Department. Advanced study in a specialized field under the supervision of a member of the department staff. May be repeated for credit.
- Department: Industrial Engineering and Operations Research
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Instructor:
Garud Iyengar
CULPA: 6
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Hardeep Johar
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