Hamilton & Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE)

This collaboration between Hamilton and HGSE is designed for exceptional students who want to become educators, instructional leaders, and advocates for learning, while gaining a clearer path to graduate study at one of the world’s leading schools of education.

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Why Hamilton and HGSE?

Build skills that are needed in every classroom and community

Hamilton’s emphasis on writing, communication, and critical inquiry prepares you to work effectively with learners, colleagues, and communities.

A global leader in learning and leadership

HGSE brings together research, practice, and policy to prepare educators, researchers, and changemakers who improve learning opportunities around the world. Students learn from faculty whose work influences schools, communities, organizations, and education systems everywhere.

Prepare to lead meaningful change

HGSE is known for connecting groundbreaking research with real-world impact. Graduates of HGSE's programs go on to teach, lead educational organizations, conduct research, shape policy, and create programs that support learning and human development. Through this collaborative pathway, students can begin building the experiences and expertise needed for those roles while still at Hamilton.

What This Pathway Offers

Conditional acceptance to select HGSE master’s programs: Teaching and Teacher Leadership (TTL) and Human Development and Education (HDE)
Opportunities to explore education through coursework, research, and community-based experiences at Hamilton
Engagement opportunities with HGSE faculty, staff, students, and alumni throughout your undergraduate experience
Preparation for careers in teaching, educational leadership, curriculum design, and related fields

How It Works

Apply to Hamilton and indicate interest in the HGSE pathway
Selected students receive early assurance admission to HGSE
Complete your Hamilton degree requirements
In your senior year, confirm enrollment and submit final materials
Begin the HGSE master's program after graduation

What You’ll Study

Students may pursue graduate study through these programs:

Teaching and Teacher Leadership (TTL)

This program prepares future teachers and educational leaders to create transformative learning experiences. Depending on their goals and experience, students may pursue pathways leading to classroom teaching, teacher licensure, instructional leadership, curriculum development, or educational innovation.

Human Development and Education (HDE)

This program explores how people learn and develop across the lifespan. Students examine the cognitive, social, emotional, and cultural factors that shape learning and prepare for careers in education, counseling, nonprofits, research, and related fields. Note: This program does not provide counseling licensure.

Requirements & Considerations

Remain in good academic and disciplinary standing
Complete Hamilton degree requirements
Participate in relevant professional or applied learning experiences during your undergraduate career
Final admission is confirmed during senior year

Eligibility

Students entering Hamilton in Fall 2027 and future classes are eligible for this pathway.

Any current or incoming students interested in learning more about the HGSE are invited to connect with the Career Center or Hamilton’s Office of Admission.