ALM History at Harvard University

Examine the past through a variety of critical approaches. History is the study of the past, offering insights into the origins of the world of today and providing inspiration for future change. Studying history enables you to hone your writing and critical thinking skills and understand problems from various perspectives. Credential: Master of Liberal Arts (ALM) in Extension Studies in the field of History.

Faculty: Harvard Extension School (Division of Continuing Education)  |  Duration: 12 courses (11 online) taken part-time  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Spring 2027  |  Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

What you will study

Example courses: Oral Histories; Colonial America; Power and Civilization: China; The Culture of Capitalism; History of Financial Crises 1637 to Present; The United States and World Order since 1900.

Career pathways

Our graduates go on to careers in academia, high school teaching, public history, and much more. They publish their work for both academic and popular audiences.

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