2014-2015 Table of Contents 2 The Irving B. Harris Graduate School of Public Policy Studies 3 The University, the School, and the City 6 Admission & Financial Aid 12 Academic Calendar 13 Courses 50 The Curriculum 60 Faculty 78 Administration and Faculty 82 Program Information 88 Resources and Services 99 Index 2 The Irving B. Harris Graduate School of Public Policy Studies The Irving B. Harris Graduate School of Public Policy Studies Announcements Autumn 2014 More information regarding the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy or materials and application forms for admission to any of our degree programs can be found at harrisschool.uchicago.edu Or you may contact us at: Office of Admission The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy 1155 East 60th Street Chicago, Illinois 60637 Telephone: 773-702-8401 In keeping with its long-standing traditions and policies, the University of Chicago considers students, employees and applicants for admission or employment, and those seeking access to programs on the basis of individual merit. The University, therefore, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes under the law. The University official responsible for coordinating the University’s adherence to its non-discrimination policy and the related laws and regulations is Aneesah Ali, Associate Provost, Affirmative Action Officer, 504 & ADA Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator for the University. She can be reached via email at
[email protected] and by telephone at 773.702.5671. The Title IX Coordinator for Students is Belinda Cortez Vazquez, Associate Dean of Students in the University for Student Affairs.