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Earn a Credential and Prepare for Your Degree

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.
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MACRM: Benefits, What to Expect, and Graduation Outcomes

As you’re planning to apply to Harris, you may already be thinking about your outcomes after graduation. We’re happy to share the following benefits, experiences, and outcomes for the Master of Arts in Public Policy with Certificate in Research Methods (MACRM) program.

Harris Council

The Harris Council is the lead advisory group to the Dean and school administrators and is comprised of accomplished professionals with substantial experience in the public, non-profit, and private sectors.
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The Law, Human Rights, and Harris: Barbara Barreno-Paschall, MPP'17, and a Life in Policy

Barbara Barreno-Paschall, MPP’17, could have ended her LinkedIn profile headline after the first three words: Human Rights Commissioner. Appointed by Governor JB Pritzker in 2019, she’s among Illinois’ first seven full-time commissioners.

Ready to Hire Harris?

We know the search for talent can be tough. We will take the time to understand your plans and needs, so you get diverse, global-minded professionals with skills specific to your values. On this page: 
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PhD and MACRM Overview

Our PhD deadline is December 6, 2023. We wanted to provide a roundup of resources you may find helpful, including information on both our PhD and MA in Public Policy with Certificate in Research Methods (MACRM) programs.
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Admitted Student Week Highlights from Current Students

We asked our Harris Ambassadors about the highlights of their Admitted Student Week (ASW) and what admitted students should look forward to about ASW this year.
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Harris Students: Past and Present

Our application for 2019 is officially open! As you start your application, check out some of our profiles on current students and alumni.

Breaking Through in 2017: Harris Research, Alumni Outcomes, and Inspiring Stories

See the most-viewed online content from Harris Public Policy in 2017
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Benefits of Credential Programs for Graduate Study

Embarking on a full-time graduate degree is a big commitment. Harris Credential Programs can help prepare you for graduate school while you work or complete your undergraduate studies. We’ve shared three ways credentials can support your graduate study using the example of the Data and Policy Summer Scholar (DPSS) program.
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Access Your Career Development Resources

At Harris Public Policy, your Career Development Office is looking forward to supporting incoming students with your career pursuits—through your candidate* experience and beyond. After the introductory Career Camp, you will begin your one-on-one career coaching, a personalized approach to your unique career needs that will continue long after you graduate. But there’s no reason to wait until September to start your career readiness! We strongly encourage all candidates to explore our Virtual Career Development Center.
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Why Do Low-Income Consumers Go Solar? Study Shows It’s Not All About Saving Money

More and more households in the United States are choosing to install solar panels on their roofs thanks to favorable incentives and financing models.