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The Center for Chinese Studies was founded in 1961 and has held a leading position internationally for more than 40 years. The Center's distinguished faculty form an intellectual community fostering collaboration among humanists, social scientists, and professionals in an environment appreciative of the interdependency of past and present. The MA Program provides students with a broad interdisciplinary approach to the study of China while allowing the flexibility to pursue individual areas of interest. A unique feature of the MA Program is a required two semester interdisciplinary graduate seminar in Chinese Studies, which provides a forum for true interdisciplinary dialogue and intensive interaction among MA students and leading China faculty.

The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy was founded in 1914 as the Institute for Public Administration. Today the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy is one of the top ranked public policy programs in the United States. Drawing on the University of Michigan's international reputation as a leading center for social science research, the Ford School offers graduate and professional education for those planning careers focused on public issues. The Ford School’s Master of Public Policy (MPP) is a program of study designed for students seeking a strong foundation of analytical skills in economic, organizational, political, and quantitative fields. The program is highly interdisciplinary and provides strong training in both domestic US policy and international foreign policy.

REQUIREMENTS

The Ford School of Public Policy 36 credit hour MPP degree program, including:

• FSPP CORE (23 credits)
• FSPP electives (13 credits)
• 10-week internship in a Chinese language-speaking environment abroad (usually completed in summer between 1st and 2nd year)

 

The Center for Chinese Studies 24 credit hour MA degree program, including:

• The interdisciplinary seminars in Chinese Studies: CCS 501 (social science) and CCS 502 (humanities)
• One course from the history department on Chinese history
• One course focusing primarily on the imperial or pre-imperial period
• One course focusing on modern China
• MA thesis (may register for CCS 700)
• Third year level Chinese language competency
• Chinese Language
  
  

Students in the MA program in Chinese Studies must complete 3rd year competence in reading and speaking Chinese. Students are encouraged to apply for summer language study fellowships which can enable students with limited prior language training to fulfill the language requirement. Under special circumstances MPP/MA dual degree students can petition to be allowed to satisfy this requirement with only one semester of 3rd year Chinese. Note that only 4th year level language classes can count toward the CCS degree credit requirement.

 

PROGRAM FOCUS

This dual master's degree is designed for students who seek employment in the public, non-profit, or private sector by combining training in FSPP's management and analysis programs with CCS's focus on language proficiency, regional knowledge, and interdisciplinary expertise in the humanities and social sciences. Students in the CCS/FSPP dual degree program will develop policy skills and methodologies to work effectively in positions in or related to China. The degree offers a unique opportunity for students to study under faculty members with diverse yet complimentary specializations, to learn from a program of courses each students can tailor to fit his/her professional plans, and to be part of a small cohort of outstanding and highly motivated graduate students. In addition to taking courses, students will participate in internship programs and in thesis research. Drawing upon resources of faculty associates from CCS, The FSPP faculty, and faculty from other UM units when appropriate, graduates will prepare to contribute to administrative restructuring in China.

APPLICATION

Applicants must complete two separate applications to the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies and pay two $60 application fees. Supplemental application materials must be sent to both FSPP and CCS. If a student is admitted to only one program, the student may choose to accept enrollment in that program. Applications must be received by January 15. You are encouraged to submit your application as early as possible. This dual degree program is not open to students who have already earned either the MPP or MA in Chinese Studies degree. Students registered in the first year of the MPP or first year of the MA may apply for the dual degree.

Students must satisfy the requirements of each degree program and should consult with advisors in each school for the precise requirements. At the beginning of their final year of study in the combined program, students should submit a Dual Degree Course Elections Form for approval from both the Ford School and the Center for Chinese Studies.

For more information on this program contact:

Center for Chinese Studies

Student Services Coordinator
Jen Zhu, zzhu@umich.edu
Center for Chinese Studies
1080 S University Ave, Suite 3668
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106
Tel: (734) 764-6308
Email: chinese.studies@umich.edu
www.ii.umich.edu/ccs

 

Ford School of Public Policy

Student Services Program Coordinator
Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
735 South State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-3091
Tel: (734) 764-3490
Email: fsppadmit@umich.edu
www.fordschool.umich.edu