Special Studies Program

Welcome to the Harvard Graduate School of Special Studies Program.

The Special Studies Program is intended for students with clear academic and professional goals. Unlike the other master's level programs offered by the school, the Special Studies Program relies on the student to structure and provide focus to his or her own course of study. In this way, it offers the maximum flexibility to the student in designing a very personalized master's program.

In collaboration with an advisor, it allows students to develop an interdisciplinary program of study that meets their specific academic and professional needs. The flexibility of the program allows students to undertake studies in a field related to education, acquire a general theoretical background for understanding past and future field experiences, or develop skills for use in professional work in education-related field.

This selective program is appropriate for students whose interests lie outside the bounds of our other more specifically targeted programs. We encourage you to research our other Master of Education programs as well to determine if your interests are better served in one of our more structured programs.