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Gender and Policy Specialization

University of Chicago
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Program Overview

University Program Information

The University of Chicago offers various programs through its Harris School of Public Policy. The programs are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address complex public policy issues.


Academics

The Harris School of Public Policy offers several degree programs, including:


  • Master of Public Policy (MPP)
  • MS in Climate and Energy Policy (MSCEP)
  • MS in Computational Analysis and Public Policy
  • Evening Master's Program (Part-time MA)
  • MA in Public Policy
  • MA in Public Policy with Certificate in Research Methods
  • PhD
  • Joint Degree Programs

Degree Programs Overview

Each degree program has its own set of requirements and specializations. Students can choose from a variety of courses to tailor their education to their interests and career goals.


Design Your Path

The Design Your Path program allows students to create a personalized curriculum that aligns with their academic and professional objectives. The program includes:


  • Chicago Principles, Policies, and Perspectives
  • Core Curriculum
  • Practical Experience
  • Specializations
  • University of Chicago Obama Foundation Scholars
  • Workshops

Specializations

The Harris School of Public Policy offers several specializations, including:


  • Data Analytics Specialization
  • Education Policy Specialization
  • Energy & Environmental Policy Specialization
  • Finance & Policy Specialization
  • Gender and Policy Specialization
  • Global Conflict Studies Specialization
  • Health Policy Specialization
  • International Policy & Development Specialization
  • Markets & Regulation Specialization
  • Municipal Finance Specialization
  • Social and Economic Inequality Specialization
  • Survey Research Specialization
  • Certificates Outside Harris

Gender and Policy Specialization

The Gender and Policy Specialization is designed to guide students in developing their understanding of the historic and present role of women in politics, policy, and the labor market. Students will gain knowledge of gender differences in outcomes and their sources, will learn how challenges differ around the world and over the life course, and will be exposed to policy solutions as well as policy failures.


Specialization Requirements

To complete the specialization, students must take four courses from the list below:


  • PPHA 35240 Economics of Education and Development
  • PPHA 41740 Policy and the Economics of Work for Men and Women
  • PPHA 46610 Workplace and Family Policy
  • PPHA 47400 Women and Public Policy From an Evolutionary Perspective
  • PPHA 6000 Policy Lab (gender-based labs, with the approval of specialization director)
  • PBPL 20115 / PPHA 47420 Women, Peace, and Security
  • PPHA 30300 Philosophical Foundations of Public Policy (not offered in 25-26)

Students may replace up to two of these four courses with an unlisted elective of their choice from the GNSE department, with the approval of the faculty director of the specialization. Students must achieve at least a B- grade in each course, and there is no pass/fail option. The courses do not need to be taken in a particular order.


Specialization Contact

Yana Gallen, Specialization Director, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy.


Research & Impact

The Harris School of Public Policy is committed to advancing knowledge and addressing complex public policy issues through research and partnerships. The school has several centers and institutes, including:


  • Center for Economic Policy
  • Center for Effective Government
  • Center for Health Policy
  • Center for Human Potential and Public Policy (CHPPP)
  • Center for Impact Sciences
  • Center for Municipal Finance
  • Center for Survey Methodology
  • Center for the Economics of Human Development
  • Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC)
  • International Innovation Corps
  • Stone Center for Research on Wealth Inequality and Mobility
  • The Pearson Institute
  • Urban Labs
  • Affiliated Centers

Faculty Impact

The faculty at the Harris School of Public Policy are renowned experts in their fields and have made significant contributions to public policy research and practice. The school has a faculty directory and an expert guide to help students and professionals connect with faculty members.


Career Development

The Harris School of Public Policy offers career development resources and services to help students achieve their career goals. The school has a career development office that provides career coaching, internship opportunities, and job placement services.


Career Outcomes

The school tracks the career outcomes of its graduates and provides data on job placement rates, salary ranges, and employment sectors. The career outcomes data is available on the school's website.


News & Events

The Harris School of Public Policy hosts various events and conferences throughout the year, including academic conferences, admissions events, and student events. The school also has a news section that features articles and stories about its research, faculty, and students.


Newsletters

The school publishes several newsletters, including the Not Another Politics Newsletter and the Pointed: Policy Research Newsletter. The newsletters provide updates on the school's research, events, and news.


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