Is this degree right for you?
Program Director Andrew Engelward discusses the benefits of the degree.
Summer Courses
Enroll in intensive Harvard Summer School courses for teachers.
Graduate Program in Mathematics for Teaching
The best math teachers combine a passion for teaching with a thorough knowledge of mathematics. The Master of Liberal Arts helps you work on both aspects of this equation by revisiting familiar topics from a sophisticated point of view.
Benefits of the master’s degree
- Pursue the degree to obtain professional educator licensure in Massachusetts.
- Refresh your knowledge of mathematics in preparation for a career change to math instruction.
- Earn credit toward the degree during the summer at Harvard Summer School.
- Investigate a particular aspect of math education by completing a master’s thesis.
Learn more in Overview.