Law, J.D. & Political Science and Public Affairs, M.A. Dual Degree
48 monthsProgramme duration
AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Area Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Saint Louis University's dual Master of Arts in Political Science and Public Affairs/Juris Doctor program allows students to obtain a legal education alongside in-depth training in analyzing systems of governance, political activities and behavior.
Students can complete the program in roughly four years, with less time and expense than would be incurred completing the two degrees separately.
Curriculum
Students select a concentration within the M.A. program (American politics; international affairs; or public policy and administration) or design an alternative course of study compatible with their research areas of interest. At the same time, law students may pursue a concentration (health law; international and comparative law; employment law; or intellectual property law) that could complement and enhance their political science research. Law students can pursue experiential learning opportunities at judicial, public interest, criminal, corporate or health law field placements that provide tangible experience in putting legal and political concepts into practice.
The dual degree is compatible with any concentration or topic in SLU's political science and public affairs master's program. A student interested in the role law plays in American society, for instance, might focus on courses on American political institutions and public law. In contrast, a student interested in international law might combine the J.D. with a concentration in international affairs.
Students can complete the program in roughly four years, with less time and expense than would be incurred completing the two degrees separately.
Curriculum
Students select a concentration within the M.A. program (American politics; international affairs; or public policy and administration) or design an alternative course of study compatible with their research areas of interest. At the same time, law students may pursue a concentration (health law; international and comparative law; employment law; or intellectual property law) that could complement and enhance their political science research. Law students can pursue experiential learning opportunities at judicial, public interest, criminal, corporate or health law field placements that provide tangible experience in putting legal and political concepts into practice.
The dual degree is compatible with any concentration or topic in SLU's political science and public affairs master's program. A student interested in the role law plays in American society, for instance, might focus on courses on American political institutions and public law. In contrast, a student interested in international law might combine the J.D. with a concentration in international affairs.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Area Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Saint Louis University's dual Master of Arts in Political Science and Public Affairs/Juris Doctor program allows students to obtain a legal education alongside in-depth training in analyzing systems of governance, political activities and behavior.
Students can complete the program in roughly four years, with less time and expense than would be incurred completing the two degrees separately.
Curriculum
Students select a concentration within the M.A. program (American politics; international affairs; or public policy and administration) or design an alternative course of study compatible with their research areas of interest. At the same time, law students may pursue a concentration (health law; international and comparative law; employment law; or intellectual property law) that could complement and enhance their political science research. Law students can pursue experiential learning opportunities at judicial, public interest, criminal, corporate or health law field placements that provide tangible experience in putting legal and political concepts into practice.
The dual degree is compatible with any concentration or topic in SLU's political science and public affairs master's program. A student interested in the role law plays in American society, for instance, might focus on courses on American political institutions and public law. In contrast, a student interested in international law might combine the J.D. with a concentration in international affairs.
Students can complete the program in roughly four years, with less time and expense than would be incurred completing the two degrees separately.
Curriculum
Students select a concentration within the M.A. program (American politics; international affairs; or public policy and administration) or design an alternative course of study compatible with their research areas of interest. At the same time, law students may pursue a concentration (health law; international and comparative law; employment law; or intellectual property law) that could complement and enhance their political science research. Law students can pursue experiential learning opportunities at judicial, public interest, criminal, corporate or health law field placements that provide tangible experience in putting legal and political concepts into practice.
The dual degree is compatible with any concentration or topic in SLU's political science and public affairs master's program. A student interested in the role law plays in American society, for instance, might focus on courses on American political institutions and public law. In contrast, a student interested in international law might combine the J.D. with a concentration in international affairs.
Admission Requirements
6.5+
80+
3+
4 Years
Aug
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