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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law J.D./Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law

J.D./Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)

Chapel Hill, USA

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Sep 2024

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Key Summary

    About: This program offers a combined J.D. and Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) degree, allowing students to integrate legal education with public administration skills. The course spans three years, promoting a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between law and public policy.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, including public policy, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and legal practice, where they can influence the development and implementation of public programs and policies.

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Introduction

The combined J.D. and Master of Public Administration degrees may be earned in four years of classwork and an additional three months of the internship by enrollment in the joint degree program of the UNC School of Law and the UNC Master of Public Administration program. Admission to the law school and the M.P.A. program must be gained independently.

A total of 86 semester hours is required for the J.D., including up to nine hours of coursework drawn from the M.P.A. curriculum. A total of 54 semester hours is required for the M.P.A., including up to 15 hours from the J.D. curriculum. Both degrees can be completed in a total of 116 semester hours, with prior approval of a joint degree plan of study. All degree requirements from both schools must be completed before the degrees are awarded.

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