Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies (History)

Examine the past through a variety of critical approaches while engaging in deep investigation of how evidence and historical narratives have developed over time. Through the degree in the field of history you gain: Perspective of the world today through evidence as well as an understanding of why and how historical events unfolded through argument and interpretation; AND Advanced critical thinking skills and historical insights using evidential, conceptual, and comparative frameworks.

Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest higher education institution in the United States, and is widely regarded in terms of its influence, reputation, and academic pedigree as a leading university in not just the US but also the world. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, three miles north-west of Boston, Harvard’s 209-acre campus houses 10 degree-granting schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, two theaters, and five museums.