Joint Degrees

Program Overview

This program offers a range of joint degree options for law students, combining the J.D. with master's degrees in various fields such as advocacy and litigation, business administration, communications, education, international relations, public administration, and forensic science. The programs provide specialized knowledge and skills in these areas, enhancing career opportunities in law and related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

in Advocacy and Litigation

• Content: Focuses on Trial, Appellate, or Alternative Dispute Resolution.
• Structure: 25 advocacy-focused credits, including required courses like Evidence and Trial Practice.
• Course Schedule: Preplanning coursework is strongly advised.
• Modules:
• Trial
• Appellate
• Alternative Dispute Resolution

J.D./Master of Business Administration

J.D./Master of Arts or Science in Communications

• Modules:
• Advertising (M.A.)
• Arts Journalism and Communications (M.A.)
• Magazine, Newspaper and Online Journalism (M.A.)
• Multimedia, Photography & Design (M.A.)
• Public Relations (M.S.)
• Television, Radio and Film (M.A.)

J.D./Master of Science in Cultural Foundations of Education with an Optional Certificate in Disability Studies

• Content: Disability law and policy.
• Structure: Three years to complete J.D.
and M.S.
• Modules:
• Disability Studies

J.D./Master of Arts in International Relations

• Content: Practical knowledge of world affairs.
• Structure: Three years to complete J.D.
and MAIR.
• Modules:
• Five different career tracks
• Second language proficiency
• Professional capstone experience

J.D./Master of Public Administration

• Content: Public administration.
• Structure: Three years to complete J.D.
and M.P.A.

Other Programs

• J.D./Master of Science in Computer Science
• J.D./Master of Arts in History
• J.D./Master of Arts in Philosophy and J.D./Doctor of Philosophy
• J.D./Master of Arts or J.D./Ph.D.
in Political Science

Careers:

• J.D./LL.M.
in Advocacy and Litigation: Litigation and advocacy.
• J.D./Master of Business Administration: Corporate law, tax law, intellectual property, or labor law.
• J.D./Master of Arts or Science in Communications: Communications law and media public policy.
• J.D./Master of Science in Cultural Foundations of Education with an Optional Certificate in Disability Studies: Disability law and policy.
• J.D./Master of Arts in International Relations: International law.
• J.D./Master of Public Administration: Public administration.
• J.D./Master of Science in Forensic Science: Law enforcement, court psychology, federal agencies, or investigations.