Dr. Houman Harouni

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Biography

Houman Harouni is a practice-based theorist focusing on culture, education, and the intersection of psychology, philosophy, political economy, and pedagogy. His work explores the dynamics of power within culture and provides insights relevant to education leadership, organizational studies, and social theory. He serves as the faculty director of the Empowerment Impact Fellowship, which aims to blend social justice work with leadership development. Harouni is also a Spencer fellow of the National Academy of Education and a postdoctoral fellow at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He has significant experience advising ministries and is a long-time organizer involved in training teachers who work with refugee populations in the Middle East. His academic articles have been featured in prominent publications like the Harvard Educational Review and the Berkeley Review of Education. Harouni has contributed to various popular media outlets, including The Guardian and Salon. He has extensive experience as an elementary and high school teacher, and he conducts innovative workshops focused on teacher leadership in diverse contexts.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard Graduate School of Education

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7.5
Reading
Required:7.5
Writing
Required:7.5
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online Application Form
  • Statement of Purpose (1000 words)
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume or CV
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Transcripts from each postsecondary institution
  • Writing Sample
  • Application Fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

Administered via Harvard Griffin GSAS; encompasses PhD in Education.