Dr. Timothy Mccarthy

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Timothy Patrick McCarthy is an award-winning scholar, educator, and human rights defender at Harvard Graduate School of Education, where he has been a core faculty member since 1998. He is the Chair of the Global LGBTQI+ Human Rights Program and has contributed significantly to various academic and civic efforts throughout his career. McCarthy holds degrees from Columbia University (PhD, MPhil, MA) and Harvard University (AB). He is known for his work in areas including equity and opportunity in education and has been deeply involved in LGBTQ+ advocacy, serving as a faculty member at the John F. Kennedy School of Government. McCarthy is a prolific author with five published books and has been featured in various media outlets. His community service includes co-founding the Clemente Course in the Humanities and being a founding member of Barack Obama’s National LGBT Leadership Council. He has received numerous awards for his commitment to teaching and service, including the National Humanities Medal. McCarthy is recognized for his leadership in promoting human rights and social justice, and he continues to engage with public audiences through various platforms, including podcasts and his work with the Free the Slaves organization.

Research Interests

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).