Degree Requirements

To complete the MSCEP degree requirements, students in the one-year program must:

  • Successfully complete 12 graduate-level courses (1200 units of credit)
  • Complete all nine core (required) courses with a C- or better 
  • Complete the experiential learning requirement
  • Have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.7 at the time of graduation 
  • No more than one course can be taken Pass/Fail. Core (required) courses must be taken for a letter grade
  • Courses with grades of F, I, W, or with no reported grade do not apply toward the 12-course requirement for the program. 

Policies on the results of not meeting these requirements can be found on the Harris policies page.

Any questions about these requirements can be sent to the Harris Dean of Students Office at harrisdeanofstudents@uchicago.edu.