M.A. in Computing in Education at Teachers College-Columbia University

Online & Intensive Masters Degrees in Computing in Education @ Teachers College :: Online Program: Requirements and Electives

I was amazed to see this program offered online.

You won't find a bigger "name" in education than Teachers College at Columbia.

 

Actually Teachers College, Columbia University (NY) is ranked, as rankings go, behind several in various education specialties by U.S. News & World Report.
Best Education Schools - Graduate Schools - Education - US News

Michigan State has been ranked number one for 16 consecutive years in both elementary and secondary education by U.S.N&WR. Education Rankings - College of Education - Graduate Programs Rankings 2011 - Michigan State University

The highest ranking for Teachers College, Columbia University is third (Curriculum and Instruction). On the other hand regarding DL education graduate programs, Vanderbilt University (Peabody) is ranked first with Teachers College coming in second. Rankings - Best Education Schools - Graduate Schools - Education - US News

 

I wasn't referring to ranking, specifically. When you combine the ranking with the Ivy League "name," Teachers College has a lot to offer.

 

Michigan State is a great brand name but it's hard to beat the Ivy League for name recognition.

 

Didn’t write that it didn’t. The “You won't find a bigger "name" in education than Teachers College at Columbia” … was IMO confusing and not quite accurate; but certainly no harm done. :cool2:

 

Confusing? Perhaps, but only if you take it beyond what I intended it to mean. I was speaking of name recognition, and as Kismet noted, it's hard to beat Ivy League schools in that department. I'm not sure it is a matter of accuracy, anyway!

No worries, though!

You won't go wrong with a degree from any of the top 25 schools in education, but for the person not versed in the subtle nuances of ranking, Columbia > Michigan State in terms of general prestige/recognition.

 

Great program. Great school. Thanks for posting. I'll take your side Stefan, I'd chose Columbia over Michigan State.