Overview

The Teaching and Teacher Leadership programme at Harvard University offers a groundbreaking approach to educator development, catering to those entering the profession and veterans seeking to deepen their craft. Students engage with a curriculum designed to foster joyful, rigorous, and equitable learning environments while counteracting systemic inequities. This Master's degree provides the essential skills and professional networks required to lead significant change in schools and districts across the country.

Why Teaching and Teacher Leadership at Harvard University?

Studying at this institution provides access to the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s extensive resources, including the premier Gutman Library and a world-class faculty of experts. The programme is distinguished by its commitment to making teacher education accessible through the Harvard Fellowship for Teaching, which can cover a significant portion of tuition costs. Students benefit from a community that connects research, practice, and policy, ensuring that graduates are prepared to handle the complexities of modern educational leadership. The university’s reputation for excellence and its deep ties to local schools provide a robust foundation for professional growth and impactful practice.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 62244 per year
National fee: USD 62244 per year
Local fee: USD 62244 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is structured into two distinct pathways: the Teaching Licensure Strand and the Teaching & Leading Non-Licensure Strand. Modules may include:

Teacher Leadership
Secondary Education
Instructional Analysis
Equity and Social Justice
Transformative Learning
Productive Inquiry and Discussion
Systemic Inequities
Teaching Practice

Careers with Teaching and Teacher Leadership

Graduates of the programme are prepared for a variety of influential roles within the education sector. Those in the licensure strand typically pursue careers as licensed secondary education teachers in various subject areas. Experienced educators often transition into teacher leader roles, department heads, or instructional coaches within schools and districts. The skills gained also allow graduates to work in educational consultancy, curriculum design, and policy advocacy. By focusing on both the art of teaching and the mechanics of leadership, the programme ensures that alumni can advance teaching and learning in diverse classroom settings and broader educational organisations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education in Context: History, Philosophy and Sociology

Learning Theory and Implications for Instruction

Curriculum Design and Instructional Decision Making

Creating Positive Classroom Environments

Understanding Barriers to Learning

Assessment and Evaluation

Teaching for Diverse and Inclusive Classrooms

Living and Learning Globally

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

104

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United States

Disciplines

Education Teaching Leadership View 1417 other Masters in Teaching in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

104

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application Form

Statement of Purpose and Résumé

Three letters of recommendation (submitted through the online application system)

Standardized test score(s): GRE (optional) TOEFL or IELTS (if applicable)

Transcript(s) from each postsecondary institution attended (uploaded with the online application)

$85 application fee (paid via credit card with the online application)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

62244 USD / year

≈ 62244 USD / year
Out-of-State

62244 USD / year

≈ 62244 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

62244 USD / year

≈ 62244 USD / year

Living costs

Cambridge

United States

1814 - 3756 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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