December 09, 2021 Our non-degree Credential Programs enable you to gain specific skills that can bridge gaps in your portfolio and connect you with the UChicago community before starting your degree. “Transitioning from undergrad to master’s level was challenging when I made the jump a few years ago, and I didn’t want the same thing to happen at Harris. After completing DPSS, I felt much better prepared.” — Wrojensky Andre, AM Class of 2021 Read Wrojensky’s full profile here. About Credential Programs Designed for students and working professionals from around the world, our non-degree programs range from one to eight weeks in length and cover topics such as coding, persuasive writing, finance, and more. These part-time programs are taught by UChicago faculty and are 100% virtual, offering flexibility with your current studies or work. Explore your credential program options below: Data Analytics Credential Monetary Policy and International Policy Program with Peking University Persuasive Writing Credential Data and Policy Summer Scholar Program International Policy Action Lab with Peking University Next Steps Learn more about Credential Program opportunities: Explore the Credential Program website Attend an upcoming webinar or mini-class for your program of interest Watch a recent conversation with faculty and program alumni Email the Credential Program Manager, Andie Ingram Eccles (andieingram@uchicago.edu) for additional details or questions Please note, admitted students who have accepted their admission (submitted their admission reply form and paid their deposit) before the start date of the Credential Program will receive a discount on the credential program fee. Admitted students who have yet to accept their admission are still welcome to join a credential program but will not receive the incoming student discount. They may be eligible for other discounts or scholarship provided by the Credential Program. Visit the program of interest for details. We hope you will take this opportunity to start your UChicago Harris journey early. Alumni Profiles Learn about Credential Program alumni who enrolled in a Harris graduate degree program: Jiuzhi (Simon) Zhang, DPSS Credential 2019, MPP Class of 2022—Zhang plans to leverage his background in applied mathematics at Harris to create evidence-based policies that will impact Asian development. Watch our November 2021 Roundtable to hear from Olivia Gunther, DPSS Credential 2020, MPP Class of 2023, and Victor Hinardi, DPSS Credential 2020, MPP Class of 2023, on their experience in the credential program and graduate degree program. OlderHomeNewer Upcoming Events UChicago Harris Coffee Chat in Chicago, IL Thu., July 07, 2022 | 8:00 AM Plein Air Cafe 5751 South Woodlawn Ave Chicago, IL 60637 United States UChicago Harris Coffee Chat in Chicago, IL Sun., July 10, 2022 | 2:00 PM Plein Air Cafe 5751 South Woodlawn Ave Chicago, IL 60637 United States More events