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UChicago Harris non-degree programs are designed to help you sharpen in-demand skills and open doors to your next step—without requiring you to commit to a full-time degree program.
Discover the unique networking and leadership development opportunities of the six-month CLA program, designed for emerging and high-potential leaders in nonprofit organizations and local government agencies within Cook County and the City of Chicago.
Civic Leadership Academy
Harris offers a wide range of part-time, non-degree programs built to develop applied critical skills in data science, leadership, and specific policy domains such as international finance.
The programs enable you to deep dive into a new skill so you can advance your academic and career development—by participating in a focused course of study that lasts just a few weeks.
Credential Programs
Harris Custom Programs provide tailored learning experiences developed in close collaboration with organizations to meet their unique needs and strategic objectives. These flexible, results-driven programs empower teams with the skills and insights to lead with evidence-based decision-making and create lasting impact.
Custom Programs
The Harris Social Impact Fellowship is a selective, full-time, 11-month program for recent graduates and early career professionals with strong STEM skills and a passion for evidence-based change. The fellowship blends intensive training in policy analysis, critical reasoning, and data analytics with a hands-on placement at a top research center or policy institute.
Social Impact Fellowship