Students at the Harris School of Public Policy
Students at the Harris School of Public Policy attending Math Camp.
Students at the Harris School of Public Policy
Students at the Harris School of Public Policy attending Math Camp.
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Powerful Credentials
The Pearson Institute is the global intellectual destination for students motivated to study conflict. The Pearson Institute offers an academic curriculum that introduces students at the University of Chicago to the causes and consequences of and solutions to violent conflict, teaching them the rigorous systematic thinking, methodological foundations, and innovative tools required to explore resolutions to global conflicts.
Our location outside the Beltway and away from the coasts brings objectivity to our discussions. We are a convenient destination for scholars who want to engage in a fundamentally different mode of inquiry and interaction.
Degrees
Degrees
Harris Public Policy offers five different master’s degree programs, nine joint-degree programs, and a doctoral program designed for an academic or research-oriented career.
The two-year MPP professional degree program
Master of Public Policy
The two-year MPP professional degree program
The two-year MPP is a professional degree program composed of a core curriculum and electives in a variety of areas of focus. It is designed for students who wish to gain a thorough training in public policy skills and issues. The core curriculum draws on a variety of disciplines and fields, including economics, sociology, political science, statistics, econometrics, political economy, organizational theory, and program evaluation. These areas provide a foundation in critical analysis, reflecting Harris Public Policy’s belief that mastering quantitative and analytical skills prepares students to be effective public policy practitioners. MPP students are eligible for the Pearson Fellows program.
The research-oriented doctoral program
PhD
The research-oriented doctoral program
The doctoral program at Harris Public Policy prepares qualified students interested in research-oriented careers involving the substantive and institutional aspects of public policy. The program emphasizes the acquisition of skills needed to design and conduct policy-relevant research, and allows students to develop individualized and innovative courses of study in which they work closely with faculty members of Harris and the University. PhD students are eligible for the Pearson Scholars program.
Joint Degrees
Students can earn two University of Chicago graduate degrees in an accelerated time frame. The following nine degrees are currently available:
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
(MPP/MBA)
A three-year program combining studies in public policy and business administration
Divinity School
(MPP/MDiv)
A four-year program combining public policy with issues related to public and urban ministry
Law School
(MPP/JD)
A four-year program combining studies in law and public policy
Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice: Social Work, Social Policy, & Social Administration
(MPP/MA)
A three-year program that studies systemic issues in policy and social services
Five Year Master in Public Policy with the College
(MPP/BA)
A five-year program leading to the award of a four-year undergraduate degree in their declared major and a two-year Master of Public Policy (MPP) degree
Five Year MS in Computational Analysis and Public Policy with the College
(MSCAPP/BA)
A five-year program leading to the award of a four-year undergraduate degree in their declared major and a Master of Science in Computational Analysis and Public Policy
MA in Public Policy and International Relations
(MA/MA)
For those wanting to focus on international policy, this two-year program provides an understanding of public policy analytical tools with the political and economic dynamics of international relations
Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice
(MPP/SSL)
A three-year program that studies systemic issues in policy while learning strategic management and leadership skills.
PhD in Political Economy
(PhD)
The University of Chicago’s PhD program in political economy provides accelerated training in formal theory and statistical methods alongside deep engagement with political science
The Darker Side of Peace Agreements
Harris Public Policy students attend The Darker Side of Peace Agreements conference held by The Pearson Institute in 2019.
The Darker Side of Peace Agreements
Harris Public Policy students attend The Darker Side of Peace Agreements conference held by The Pearson Institute in 2019.