One-Year A.M. Degree and Fellowship Program

	The program is open to students who have successfully completed at least one year of graduate work (nine courses with quality grades) at the University of Chicago in a graduate divisional degree program, or those who hold a J.D., M.B.A., M.D., or Ph.D. from an accredited university. It is a one-year program designed for students who want to learn the fundamental skills of quantitative policy analysis as a complement to issues associated with their primary area of study. Students are encouraged to tailor this program to accommodate previous course work and career interests. Students from Asia or the Middle East may be eligible for the Mikati Foundation Fellowship Program. Students from Jordan may be eligible for the Jordan Education Trust Fellowship.

The curriculum consists of six of the seven core courses available to A.M. candidates, Public Policy 30100 when appropriate, and three electives for a total of nine courses. Students who have sufficient background in the School’s core areas may petition the Office of the Dean of Students to enroll in higher-level policy core courses.

The program makes one-year degrees possible with all graduate departments at the University. When combined with another one-year master’s degree, both degrees must be awarded during the same quarter. Individuals interested in the one-year program in public policy studies and other University of Chicago academic units should inquire about the formal arrangements at the time of application.

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