Secondary Fields in PhD Studies at Harvard University
PhD students at Harvard may now elect a secondary field of study from five
departments or committees (see below). More departments and committees are
expected to offer secondary fields in the near future. Check the GSAS
Website, GSAS Bulletin, or individual departmental sites for updated
information.
A secondary field in PhD studies consists of a set of four or five graduate
courses in a discipline, interdisciplinary area, or intellectually coherent
subfield. The program offering the secondary field provides an intellectual
rationale and outlines the package of courses required.
Students who choose to pursue courses for a secondary field remain under
GSAS time limits and must meet all milestones and deadlines in their home
PhD programs.
Secondary fields are attractive options for many PhD students, and they
will enhance the competitiveness and professional reach of PhD studies at
Harvard.
For more information about secondary fields, contact the department of
interest.
Departments/Committees Offering Secondary Fields:
African and African American Studies