For leaders of religious or religiously affiliated institutions who want to understand the role of religion in public policy. Harris Public Policy and the Divinity School offer a joint degree program that enables students to graduate with both a Master of Public Policy and a Master of Divinity. This program provides an opportunity for students to combine their interest in examining pertinent issues related to the church as a public institution with their interest in public and urban ministry. Program Details Curriculum This joint degree program allows students to complete both an MPP and MDiv within a total of four academic years; both degrees must be awarded in the same quarter. At Harris Public Policy: Students in this program take the six required core courses, plus eight electives for a total of 14 courses in public policy, instead of the usual 18. Ten of the 14 courses must be public policy (PPHA) courses. The Harris core provides a foundation in critical analysis, reflecting Harris's belief that mastering quantitative and analytical skills prepares students to be effective public policy leaders: PPHA 30800 Analytical Politics I: Strategic Foundations or PPHA 41501 - PhD Game Theory (instructor approval required). Statistics Sequence I. Choose one of the following: Any course in the PhD econometrics sequence (instructor approval required): PPHA 42000, PPHA 42100, or PPHA 42200 PPHA 31202 Advanced Statistics for Data Analysis I PPHA 31002 Statistics for Data Analysis I Statistics Sequence II. Choose one of the following: PPHA 31102 Statistics for Data Analysis II: Regressions PPHA 31302 Advanced Statistics for Data Analysis II Any course in the PhD econometrics sequence (instructor approval required): PPHA 42000, PPHA 42100, or PPHA 42200 Analytical Politics II: Political Institutions: PPHA 31610 Analytical Politics II: Political Institutions Microeconomics Sequence I. Choose from the following: PPHA 32300 Principles of Microeconomics and Public Policy I PPHA 32310 Advanced Microeconomics for Public Policy I PPHA 44100 Principles of Microeconomics and Public Policy I (PhD sequence - instructor approval required) Microeconomics Sequence II. Choose from the following: PPHA 32400 Principles of Microeconomics and Public Policy II PPHA 32410 Advanced Microeconomics for Public Policy II PPHA 44200 Principles of Microeconomics and Public Policy II (PhD sequence - instructor approval required) At the Divinity School: Students take 24 in the divinity program, instead of the usual 29. Students are obligated to complete the "teaching parish" component required for MDiv students. Other Requirements Completion of a minimum of 10 Public Policy (PPHA) courses A cumulative grade point average of 2.7 for all courses used toward the MPP degree, based on a 4.0 scale Completion of the math requirement Pass algebra exam Pass calculus exam Completion of an applied experience requirement (more information) No more than 1 reading/research, independent study, or internship course No more than 1 course taken pass/fail (core courses cannot be taken pass/fail) Students who wish to participate in this program must be admitted to both Harris Public Policy and the Divinity School, and typically spend the first two years at the Divinity School. Students already admitted to one of the Schools may apply during their first year for admission to the other. Spotlight Tackling the Global Refugee Crisis "Our assistance is first focused on saving lives," said Harris alumna (AM'84) and former Assistant Secretary of State Anne Richard as she reflected on her experience and how her education at Harris has shaped her career. Read more Apply Now - Make a Difference Today Start making a difference today. Request Info Apply Now Faculty Spotlight Oeindrila Dube Philip K. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies Oeindrila Dube is an economist and political scientist who studies conflict and crime. Her current research interests span from religious extremism in developing countries to effective policing in the United States. Read more Recent News Harris Professors Offer Advice to President Biden Wed., January 20, 2021 Stephanie Arias, Evening Master’s Program, Class of 2021 Wed., January 20, 2021 More news Upcoming Events EMP Admitted Student Virtual Happy Hour Thu., January 21, 2021 | 5:30 PM A link will be sent to registered guests Chicago, IL 60637 United States Evening Master's Program Virtual Lunch Information Session Fri., January 22, 2021 | 12:00 PM A link will be sent to registered guests. Chicago, IL 60637 United States More events
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