The Harris School of Public Policy offers multiple joint and dual degree programs with other divisions on campus. Both joint and dual degree programs allow students to get two degrees from the University of Chicago.

Joint degree programs allow students to earn two degrees in less time than if they completed them separately. At Harris, all joint degrees are offered with the 2-year MPP with exception of the Bx/MSCAPP. 

Dual degree programs reflect a partnership between two programs, with no changes to degree requirements or timelines for either degree. At Harris, all dual degrees involve our one-year MA in Public Policy.

Joint Degree Programs

Undergraduate Joint Degree

Five-Year Master in Public Policy with the College (Bx/MPP)

Begin your professional training in public policy while an undergraduate in the College at the University of Chicago and earn a bachelor’s degree plus a Master of Public Policy in five years.

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Undergraduate Joint Degree

Five-Year MS in Computational Analysis and Public Policy with the College (Bx/MSCAPP)

Begin your professional training in data analytics and public policy while an undergraduate in the College at the University of Chicago and earn a bachelor’s degree plus a Master of Science in Computational Analysis and Public Policy in five years.

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Joint Master’s Degree

Joint Degree with Chicago Booth School of Business (MPP/MBA)

The Harris School of Public Policy and Chicago Booth School of Business offer a combined program that allows you to earn MPP and MBA degrees while integrating policy analysis with leadership and management skills.

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Joint Professional Degree

Joint Degree with the Law School (MPP/JD)

The Harris School of Public Policy and the University of Chicago Law School offer a combined program that allows you to earn MPP and JD degrees at the intersection of policy, law, regulation, and markets.

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Joint Master’s Degree

Joint Degree with the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice (MPP/MA)

The Harris School of Public Policy and the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice offer a combined program that allows you to earn a Master of Public Policy and a Master of Arts in Social Work, Social Policy, and Social Administration.

The program prepares students to address systemic challenges across public policy and social services.

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Joint Master’s Degree

Joint Degree with the Divinity School (MPP/MDiv)

The Harris School of Public Policy and the University of Chicago Divinity School offer a joint degree program that allows students to earn both a Master of Public Policy and a Master of Divinity.

The program is designed for students interested in examining the role of religious institutions in public life, public ministry, and urban policy.

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Dual Degree Programs

Dual Master’s Degree

MA in Public Policy and International Relations (MA/MA)

This two-year program awards two master’s degrees and combines rigorous training in public policy analysis with the study of the political and economic dynamics shaping international relations.

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Dual Professional Degree

MA in Public Policy and MD with the Pritzker School of Medicine (MA/MD)

This five-year program combines training in public policy analysis and medicine, preparing students to address challenges involving public health, health economics, health care policy, and the social determinants of health.

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