School of Graduate Studies

Columbia College Chicago offers master’s degree and graduate certificate programs in the arts, media, and the business of the arts.

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Faculty Spotlight

David Berner

David Berner teaches several courses in Columbia’s Radio program and helps students create award-winning audio documentaries. He explains that radio today includes podcasts, mobile media, streaming, and internet stations.

CM Burroughs

English and Creative Writing

Creative writing associate professor CM Burroughs chose poetry over law school—to the benefit of Columbia’s writing students.

Wenhwa Ts’ao

Cinema and Television Arts

Wenhwa Ts’ao believes in stories and teaches students how to tell theirs.

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Academic Calendar

Spring 2021

January session beginsMonday, January 4
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holidayMonday, January 18
15-week semester beginsMonday, January 25
Add deadline, 15-week semesterMonday, February 1
Drop deadline, 15-week semesterMonday, February 8
Withdrawal deadline, 15-week semesterFriday, March 26
Making Week (no classes)Monday, May 3 – Saturday, May 8
Semester endsFriday, May 14
Commencement exercises (no classes)Saturday, May 15 and Sunday, May 16

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Liberal Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum

At Columbia, we believe a solid foundation in the liberal arts and sciences is essential to any creative career.

Academic Resources

Columbia offers assistance to student at all levels to help them achieve academic success including advising, tutoring, peer coaching, supplemental instruction and placement testing.

Special Programs

Whether you're looking to get a leg up in your chosen industry or branch out into another specialty, Columbia offers exciting special programs to enhance your educational experience.

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