The UChicago Harris Credential Programs are tailored to equip individuals with the necessary skills for either pursuing graduate school ambitions or advancing professionally. These programs enhance participants' curricula by incorporating expertise in areas such as data analytics, coding, persuasive writing, and contemporary subjects. Below are some key advantages of enrolling in a certificate program:
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Considering a graduate degree or career in social impact.
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Seeking a robust foundation in policy skills and topics.
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Passionate about joining a global network with UChicago community.
Throughout the program, participants engage with students hailing from diverse backgrounds worldwide, each bringing unique experiences and motivations for joining these programs. Whether their goal is to pursue further education or make a difference in their local communities, read on to discover inspiring stories from our alumni who have made significant strides following their experience with us.
"PRIB was a great opportunity to shape my quantitative skills to support my research points. I also appreciated that PRIB participants engaged with top leaders in policy fields. Those conversations increased my exposure to the possibilities of public policy. While I had a vision and a plan, I lacked a strategy on how to get there. PRIB provided me with knowledge, tools, and confidence needed to strategize.”
PRIB 2024, PWC 2024
“DPSS was a critical first step. Being out of an academic environment for almost a decade, I wanted to prepare for this rigorous curriculum. While DPSS was challenging, I had an extremely supportive community of classmates, TAs, and professors. DPSS was the tipping point that made Harris my number one choice.”
DPSS 2022, MPP 2025
"PWC has completely transformed the way I approach persuasion in writing, particularly its focus on moral foundations as an argument framework. It's sharpened how I structure claims, evidence, and counterarguments and given me the confidence to pursue publishing opportunities as I was hoping for when I enrolled in the class.”
PWC 2025, MA 2019
Alumni across the globe
of alumni have been very satisfied or satisfied with their overall program experience
Alumni became graduate students at UChicago Harris