Whether you are seeking a career change or advancement, teacher recertification, a stepping stone to doctoral work, or simply a chance to pursue a lifelong passion, the Master of Liberal Arts degree offers a world of possibilities.
With focused study in 19 fields, the Master of Liberal Arts degree program is a rigorous Harvard graduate school experience that culminates in a thesis directed by a member of the Harvard faculty. The ALM degree is also an affordable alternative to a traditional master’s degree, one that can be completed part time in the evening.
Benefits of the liberal arts degree
- Study with world-renowned faculty.
- Avail yourself of the vast resources in more than 70 Harvard libraries and 14 museum collections.
- Contribute to the knowledge in your subject area through independent laboratory, library, or field research.
- Join alumni who have gone on to doctoral programs and professional schools, advancement in their professions, and research or teaching careers.
Learn more about the liberal arts degree program.