Program Overview

Academics

The University of Chicago offers various academic programs, including:

• Degree Programs
  • 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)
    • Program Overview
    • Curriculum, Course Sequence, & Degree Requirements
    • Application Process, Tuition, and Financial Aid
    • FAQ
  • MA in Public Policy
  • MA in Public Policy with Certificate in Research Methods
    • Program Overview
    • Value of the Degree
    • Outcomes
    • Research Apprenticeship
  • PhD
    • Ph.D. Program Requirements
  • Joint Degree Programs
• Design Your Path
  • Chicago Principles, Policies, and Perspectives
  • Core Curriculum
    • Core Project
  • Practical Experience
    • Harris Policy Labs
    • Harris Policy Innovation Challenge
  • Specializations
    • 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
  • University of Chicago Obama Foundation Scholars
    • Program Overview
    • How to Apply
    • FAQ
    • Program Partners
    • Meet the Scholars
  • Workshops
    • PhD
    • Political Economy
    • Public Policy & Economics
• Executive Education
  • Civic Leadership Academy
  • Credential Programs
  • Custom Programs
  • Social Impact Fellowship
• Undergraduate Program
  • Overview
    • Declare Major
    • Practicum
    • Specializations
    • Internship in Public Policy
    • Study Abroad in Barcelona
  • BA Thesis Process
  • Capstone Projects
  • Community Highlights
  • Team
• Courses
  • Non-Harris Student Registration
• Academic Calendar

Admissions

The University of Chicago's admissions process includes:

• Why Public Policy?
• Applying to Harris
  • International Students
  • FAQ
  • Admissions Resources
  • Harris Scholars Program
• Requirements & Deadlines
• Meet with Harris
  • Admissions Events
  • Connect with Our Students
  • Masterclass Series
  • Meet Our Staff
  • Schedule a Visit
• Financing Your Degree
  • Public Sector Scholarship
  • Loans & Work-Study
  • Third-Party Funding
  • Tuition & Expenses
• Admissions Blog
• Request Information

Student Life

The University of Chicago offers various student life opportunities, including:

• What to Expect
  • From Orientation to Graduation
  • Connect with Your Community
• Student Engagement & Belonging
  • City of Chicago
  • Meet the Student Engagement & Belonging Team
  • Mentor Program
  • Our Campus Community
  • Student Organizations
• Dean of Students Office
  • Academic Advising
  • Harris Writing Workshop
  • Academic Support Programs
  • Meet the Dean of Students Office
  • Student Emergency Resources
  • Policies

Career Development

The University of Chicago's career development opportunities include:

• Careers in Courses
  • International Development
  • Municipal Finance
• Signature Programs
• Internship Program
• Career Coaching
• Career Outcomes
  • EMP Outcomes
  • Internship Outcomes
  • MSCAPP Outcomes
  • Overall Outcomes
  • Where Students Work
  • Archive
• Alumni Career Support
• Employers
  • Ready to Hire Harris?
  • Our Offer Policy
  • PhDs on the Job Market

Research & Impact

The University of Chicago's research and impact initiatives include:

• Centers & Institutes
  • 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
  • Nobel Prize Winning Faculty
  • Faculty Directory
  • Expert Guide
• Initiatives & Partnerships
  • Cyber Policy Initiative
  • Technology and Society Initiative

News & Events

The University of Chicago's news and events include:

• News
  • News
  • Profile
  • Research
  • In the News
  • Admissions Blog
• Events
  • Academic Conferences
  • Admissions Events
  • Alumni Events
  • Student Events
  • Special Events
  • Visiting Speakers
  • Past Events
• Podcasts
  • Not Another Politics Podcast
  • The Inequality Podcast
  • Public Money Pod
  • Battle of the Branches
  • UChicago Public Policy Podcast Network
  • Shocked
• Newsletters
  • Not Another Politics Newsletter
  • Pointed: Policy Research Newsletter
  • Public Money Policy Newsletter

Course Information

• Course #: 31612
• Section Number: 3
• Day(s): F
• Time(s): 1:30pm-2:50pm
• Term: Winter 2026
• Instructor: Staff
• Notes: This is a non-credit discussion for Analytical Politics II: Political Institutions. Students must register separately for both a lecture and a discussion.

Course Sections