Degrees & Certificates

Spotlight: Commencement

Graduates of our degree and certificate programs participate in Harvard Commencement.

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Join the ranks of Harvard alumni.

After graduating, you can enjoy the privileges of the Harvard alumni network.

Degrees and Certificates

Maybe this is where it begins for you, or perhaps where it continues. With evening and online study options, our programs are convenient and flexible. We offer an academic challenge and a valued credential. Learn about what makes our programs unique.

Undergraduate Degrees

Our undergraduate program awards the Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies (20 optional fields of study) and Associate in Arts.

Graduate Degrees

The Extension School has nine graduate degree programs offering specialized study in diverse fields. The degree awarded by these programs is the Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies.

Liberal Arts Fields

The graduate liberal arts program offers the following fields of study:

  • Anthropology and Archaeology
  • Biology
  • Celtic Languages and Literatures
  • Dramatic Arts
  • English and American Literature and Language
  • Foreign Literature, Language, and Culture
  • Government
  • History
  • History of Science
  • Linguistics
  • Literature and Creative Writing
  • Medieval Studies
  • Middle Eastern Studies
  • Psychology
  • Religion

Professional Fields

Eight graduate degree programs focus on the following professional fields:

Graduate Certificates

Graduate certificates are also available in the following fields:

Other Programs

The Health Careers Program: offers premedical courses, medical school application sponsorship, and a diploma.

The Institute for English Language Programs offers noncredit courses for students interested in studying English as a second language.