Public Health, MPH/Law, JD

Degree: Master of Public Health (MPH)
Public Health (MPH) Program Information

Degree: Juris Doctor (JD)
Juris Doctor (JD) Program Information

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Program Overview

For students in dual degree programs, students must be separately admitted to both degree programs in order to pursue a dual degree, the qualitative requirements of both degrees must be fully met, and the two degrees must be earned simultaneously. Students must begin coursework in the second degree program prior to beginning the fifth semester of law school work. Also, no coursework completed prior to official matriculation in the law school may be counted towards the law school degree.

Program Requirements

The MPH degree will generally add a year of additional course work to the JD degree, creating a four-year program. Law students enrolled in the dual JD/MPH degree program may earn up to 12 credit hours toward the JD in graduate level MPH courses. The School of Law offers several health law courses that meet the MPH elective requirements.