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The University of Chicago is renowned for its interdisciplinary culture, and doctoral students can pursue a variety of joint or dual degree programs. Opportunities to create a specific combination can be discussed with one’s Director of Graduate Study.

Existing programs include:

PhD in Political Economy

Offered jointly between the Department of Political Science and the Harris School of Public Policy , the PhD program in Political Economy provides accelerated training in formal theory and statistical methods alongside deep engagement with political science. 

Joint PhD in Anthropology and Linguistics

In addition to linguistic anthropology as a sub-field within the Department of Anthropology , a joint Ph.D. program is available to students who are admitted to both the Department of Anthropology and the  Department of Linguistics . Administratively, the student is admitted to, and remains registered in, the primary, or “home” department, and subsequently seeks admission to the second department in joint residence status. Students approved to pursue the joint degree program must complete the requirements of both departments, including the distinct introductory and advanced courses stipulated by each, the departmental qualifying examination in appropriate special fields, and the language requirements, including additional foreign languages for the Linguistics Ph.D. Students should declare interest in the Joint Degree Program on the initial graduate application to the Department, and should discuss this interest personally with linguistic anthropology faculty soon after arrival on campus.

Joint PhD in Psychology and Linguistics

Students in the Department of Linguistics in the Division of the Humanities who wish to work toward a joint PhD in Psychology's Cognition Program and in Linguistics must be admitted to the Department of Psychology .

Joint PhD in Financial Economics

Established in 2006, the Joint PhD Program in Financial Economics is offered jointly by the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics and the Finance dissertation area at  Chicago Booth . The aim of this program is to leverage the strengths of both sponsors in training PhD students interested in financial economics. Students must satisfy program requirements for the PhD in both departments.

Joint PhD in Psychology and Business

Established in 2009, the Joint Program in Psychology and Business is overseen jointly by the  Department of Psychology  and the  Behavioral Science dissertation area  at Chicago Booth. The aim of this program is to connect the large number of social, cognitive, and organizational psychologists at Chicago Booth and within the Department of Psychology. To qualify for the joint program, a student must be admitted into either the Psychology or the Business graduate program.

JD/PhD Programs

Doctoral students in Social Sciences who are also admitted to the University of Chicago Law School may pursue a concurrent PhD/JD program , where there is an explicit and authorized close association between legal education and doctoral training. Students in the concurrent degree program alternate registration sites between the two units. Students complete all requirements for both degrees. Applicants must apply to both programs separately. The University of Chicago Law School has established a fellowship program to support students pursuing a concurrent JD/PhD at the University of Chicago, which may grant fellowship aid during the Law School years.

MD/PhD in Medicine, the Social Sciences, and Humanities

The program in  Medicine, the Social Sciences and Humanities (MeSH)  at the University of Chicago trains medical students to become innovative physician-scholars at the critical interface of medicine and society. The MeSH program is an opportunity for students interested in obtaining an MD and a PhD in a field outside of the traditional biological and physical sciences. Students interested in MeSH may pursue a doctoral degree among any of the graduate programs relevant to the social sciences and humanities at the University of Chicago.

Joint PhD in Social Thought & Classics

The  Joint Ph.D. Program in Social Thought and Classics  is intended for students whose study of a particular issue or text from the ancient Greek and Roman world requires a broadly inter-disciplinary approach alongside a professional mastery of philological skills. Those interested in pursuing this joint degree program must first be admitted in EITHER the  Committee on Social Thought  OR the  Department of Classics  and complete at minimum the two quarter language survey (Greek or Latin), offered by the Department of Classics, with an average grade of B or higher. Application shall then be made to the second department and, provided that the standards of admission to that department are met, students will be admitted to joint degree status. 

Joint PhD Social Thought & Philosophy

The  Joint Ph.D. Program in Social Thought and Philosophy  is designed to provide students with equal in-depth training, simultaneously provided by the Committee on Social Thought and the Department of Philosophy . Those interested in pursuing this joint degree program must first be admitted in EITHER the Committee on Social Thought OR the Department of Philosophy. After commencing the program of study, application shall then be made to the second department and, provided that the standards of admission to that department are met, students will be admitted to joint degree status. 

Other Joint and Ad Hoc Degree Possibilities

Students admitted to any doctoral program in Social Sciences may subsequently petition the University to create a joint program with another department. Such individually-created joint degree programs begin in the second year of graduate studies or later. In all cases, students complete the separate program requirements for each degree, with no additional residence requirement, and write one Ph.D. dissertation that separately meets the dissertation requirements of each department.

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Coordinated JD/PhD Program

Harvard Law School and the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

The Coordinated JD/PhD Program is designed for students interested in completing interdisciplinary work at Harvard University and is founded on the belief that students’ legal studies and their arts and sciences graduate studies can be mutually enriched through this pursuit. Students completing the coordinated program receive a JD from Harvard Law School (HLS) and a PhD from the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences  (Harvard Griffin GSAS). It is expected that these students will be strong candidates for teaching posts at law schools and in arts and sciences programs, as well as for other positions in law and academia. Prospective students interested in the coordinated program may reach out to  HLS J.D. Admissions  and the  Harvard Griffin GSAS Office of Admissions  to learn more. Current and admitted students interested in the coordinated program are encouraged to contact  April Pettit , in the Office of Academic Affairs at HLS for questions about the JD program, or  Dan Volchok , Assistant Dean of Student Success at Harvard Griffin GSAS for questions about the PhD programs.

Prospective students must separately apply to and be admitted to both HLS and a Harvard Griffin GSAS PhD program in order to participate in the coordinated JD/PhD program.

• Students enrolled in HLS, but not yet admitted to Harvard Griffin GSAS, must apply to Harvard Griffin GSAS no later than the 2L year, meeting the Harvard Griffin GSAS application deadline for matriculation the following year.
• Students enrolled in Harvard Griffin GSAS, but not yet admitted to HLS, should apply to HLS no later than the G3 year, meeting the HLS application deadline for matriculation the following year.
• Please see below for details about participation in the coordinated program for Harvard Griffin GSAS students who apply and are admitted to HLS after the G3 year.

Once admitted to both schools, students must submit a proposed Plan of Study to the coordinated program no later than October 1 of the academic year following admission to both schools. Students should submit the Plan of Study to April Pettit in the Office of Academic Affairs at HLS.

Please note: Harvard Griffin GSAS students who apply to and are admitted to HLS after the G3 year at Harvard Griffin GSAS must then separately apply to the coordinated program. The application to the coordinated program should include (1) a statement detailing the way in which the student plans to integrate his or her legal studies with his or her graduate studies including how work done at HLS will inform the dissertation work and vice versa; and (2) a letter of support from the primary Harvard Griffin GSAS advisor; and (3) the Plan of Study.

The JD/PhD committee will review the applications to determine admission to the coordinated program.

Students will be registered in only one School during any given semester/term. Pursuant to ABA rules, students must  complete all requirements for the JD degree within seven years of the date they first enroll in HLS ; they may graduate from HLS before completing the PhD. Students must have satisfactorily completed at least 16 half courses in their Harvard Griffin GSAS department to receive the PhD. Students in the coordinated program will have two primary faculty advisors, one at HLS and one at Harvard Griffin GSAS, who will jointly advise students.

Students will be expected to complete the first-year program, three upper-level fall or spring semesters, and two winter terms at HLS, for a total of five fall and spring semesters and three winter terms. In lieu of the sixth HLS semester generally required of JD students, students in the coordinated program may take a semester at Harvard Griffin GSAS, completing courses or dissertation work pre-approved by HLS, and equivalent to at least 10 HLS credits. This Harvard Griffin GSAS semester may be taken only after a student has matriculated at HLS and completed their entire first year of study there. Students and their faculty advisors will determine the most appropriate sequencing for each student’s course of study, keeping in mind the HLS course, credit, and residency requirements for this program.

Course and Credit Requirements

First-year program.

The first year at HLS consists of (1) Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law, Legislation and Regulation, Property, and Torts; (2) First-year Legal Research and Writing; (3) January Experiential Term; and (4) a spring upper-level elective at HLS of a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 classroom credits.

Upper-Level Years

Credit and residency requirements.

Students must earn no fewer than 52 credits beyond the first year, including 36 HLS classroom credits. Classroom credits include those connected to courses, seminars and reading groups, but not writing or clinical credits. The 36 required classroom credits also include the required minimum of two credits to satisfy the Professional Responsibility Requirement and credits from the required winter terms (provided that the course chosen offers classroom credits). Of the remaining 16 required HLS credits, a maximum of ten are earned through courses or tutorials taken in Harvard Griffin GSAS and/or for dissertation writing (see below). Note that students must have their advisor’s approval before engaging in a semester of Harvard Griffin GSAS dissertation writing that is expected to count toward the HLS credit requirements . The remaining six required HLS credits may be earned in classroom, writing or clinical courses.

While at HLS, students must be enrolled in a minimum of ten total credits each semester in HLS or Harvard Griffin GSAS, with no fewer than eight of these being HLS classroom credits toward the requirement of 36 HLS classroom credits.

Winter Term Requirement

Students also must enroll in the HLS winter term two times during their upper-level years in the program. Each of the winter terms must follow a fall term enrollment or precede a spring term enrollment at HLS. Students may register for a course of two or three credits. JD/PhD students will be permitted to spend one of the winter terms in the HLS Winter Writing Program, provided they are engaged in written work for HLS credit according to the rules of that program.

Written Work Requirement

JD/PhD students must complete the JD Written Work Requirement. Students are permitted to satisfy the requirement with a portion of their dissertation, provided this work meets HLS standards for written work. However, any portion of the dissertation counted toward the JD Written Work Requirement cannot also be used as part of the 10 HLS-equivalent credits earned during a student’s Harvard Griffin GSAS semester. Further information about the J.D. Written Work Requirement and the Winter Term Writing Program is available from the HLS Registrar’s Office .

Pro Bono Requirement

JD/PhD students must complete the  HLS Pro Bono Requirement  of 50 hours of public service.

Residency Requirement

A minimum of two years of full-time study in residence is required for all PhD programs in the Harvard Griffin GSAS. During the period of registration at HLS, coordinated JD/PhD students will have “study-at-another-Harvard-school” status in Harvard Griffin GSAS.

Structure of Academic Work

Students will ordinarily be enrolled for at least four years (8 terms) in Harvard Griffin GSAS. They must complete at least 16 half courses to receive their PhD. Students may cross-register for a limited number of Harvard Griffin GSAS courses during their upper-level terms at HLS. Depending on the Harvard Griffin GSAS department, these courses may count toward the PhD. However, JD/PhD students may count a maximum of 10 credits from Harvard Griffin GSAS coursework or dissertation writing toward the JD. Therefore, students planning to spend a semester enrolled at Harvard Griffin GSAS taking courses or writing the dissertation for which they will earn 10 HLS credits may not also count cross-registered Harvard Griffin GSAS courses toward the JD.

General Examinations

In most departments, once having completed the required coursework, students must pass a general examination or other preliminary or qualifying examinations before undertaking independent research on a dissertation. Normally, when the nature of the field and previous preparation permit, students should pass these examinations by the end of the second year of full-time academic residence.

PhD Dissertation

The student’s dissertation prospectus must be approved by the department. A student who wishes to present as a dissertation a published article, series of articles, book or other document, or a manuscript that has been accepted for publication, must have the approval of the department concerned. In no case, however, may a dissertation be presented that has already been submitted toward another degree, either at Harvard or elsewhere. The Dissertation Acceptance Certificate must be signed by at least three readers approved by the student’s department, two of whom must be members of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS). FAS emeriti (including research professors) and faculty members from other schools at Harvard who hold appointments on GSAS degree committees are authorized to sign the Dissertation Acceptance Certificates as FAS members. GSAS strongly recommends that the chair of the dissertation committee be a member of FAS. The third reader may be a member of the HLS faculty.

Requirement of Satisfactory Status

Continuous registration, a satisfactory grade record, and evidence that satisfactory progress is being made toward the degree are required of all candidates for graduate degrees offered by FAS. All students in Harvard Griffin GSAS must be making satisfactory progress in order to be eligible for any type of financial aid and teaching. The following five provisions are the general definition of satisfactory progress during registration in Harvard Griffin GSAS:

• During the first two years of graduate study any student who has completed expected requirements is considered to be making satisfactory progress.
• In each of the first two years, a student must have achieved the minimum grade-point average required by the faculty, a B average. (see Harvard Griffin GSAS Policies: Grade and Examination Requirements ).
• By the end of the third year, a student must have passed general examinations or the departmental equivalent.
• By the end of the fourth year, a student must have obtained approval of a dissertation prospectus or its departmental equivalent.
• By the end of the fifth year and each subsequent year during which a student is allowed to register, they must have produced at least one acceptable chapter of the dissertation.

For more information about satisfactory progress, please see Harvard Griffin GSAS Policies .

Other Requirements

Ordinarily, programs will have a language requirement and an expectation of teaching. Students should consult with their Harvard Griffin GSAS departments for more information about these requirements.

There are a number of possible academic schedules for students pursuing both degrees. Three sequences are outlined below, but students may propose alternative sequences. In considering their courses of study, students should be aware that their financial aid packages might be affected at the school in which they defer enrollment.

Year 1: HLS Year 2: Harvard Griffin GSAS Year 3: Harvard Griffin GSAS Year 4: HLS Year 5: 1st term, HLS Year 5: 2nd term, Harvard Griffin GSAS (earning the equivalent of 10 HLS credits in dissertation work) Following year(s): Harvard Griffin GSAS until completion of dissertation

Year 1: Harvard Griffin GSAS Year 2: Harvard Griffin GSAS Year 3: HLS Year 4: Harvard Griffin GSAS Year 5: HLS Year 6: 1st term, HLS Year 6: 2nd term, Harvard Griffin GSAS (earning the equivalent of 10 HLS credits in dissertation work) Following year(s): Harvard Griffin GSAS until completion of dissertation

Year 1: HLS Year 2: HLS Year 3: Harvard Griffin GSAS Year 4: Harvard Griffin GSAS Year 5: 1st term, HLS Year 5: 2nd term, Harvard Griffin GSAS (earning the equivalent of 10 HLS credits in dissertation work) Following year(s): Harvard Griffin GSAS until completion of dissertation

Updated Plans of Study

By October 1 each year, current JD/PhD students should submit an updated Plan of Study to April Pettit, in the HLS Office of Academic Affairs.

Other Academic Information

Faculty advising.

Students in the program will have primary faculty advisors at both HLS and at Harvard Griffin GSAS. If possible, HLS faculty advisors should be selected before the completion of the 2L year. The HLS faculty advisor must sign off on any dissertation writing a student expects to use for JD credit. In some Harvard Griffin GSAS departments, the director of graduate studies serves as the faculty advisor during the first two years of study. Faculty advisors will supervise students’ academic work, advise students on their courses of study and on specific classes appropriate for their PhD work, and approve the courses of study for their students on an annual basis. If appropriate, the HLS advisor will be the third reader on the student’s dissertation committee, with at least two readers required to be members of FAS.

Leaving the JD/PhD Program

If a student fails to make adequate progress toward the PhD, the student’s faculty advisors will be permitted to withdraw the student from the program. In such cases, in order to receive the JD degree, a student will still need to meet the graduation and credit requirements for the JD degree.

Tuition and Financial Aid

Harvard law school.

Students must pay five semesters of full tuition. Students will be eligible for HLS financial aid for all semesters during which they pay tuition to HLS. For more information on Financial Aid, visit the Student Financial Services Financial Aid webpage .

Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

The minimum financial requirement for the PhD is at least four terms of full tuition followed by two years of reduced tuition and a facilities fee unless the degree is completed in less than four years. The financial aid awarded upon admission to the PhD program is available during those terms in which the student is enrolled in Harvard Griffin GSAS. Students should refer to their notice of financial support provided by their department upon admission to Harvard Griffin GSAS. Students should consult with their GSAS departments for more information.

Administrative Information

The HLS Registrar’s Office, the FAS Registrar’s Office, the GSAS Assistant Dean of Student Success, the HLS Associate Director of Academic Affairs, and the appropriate financial aid officers, will coordinate on students’ registration status and updated plans of study.

Housing and Student Life

GSAS and HLS will work together to ensure that the student services offered by both Schools are available to JD/PhD students during all their years in the Coordinated Program, including career and counseling offices, financial aid offices, student centers, and alumni offices. Students in the coordinated program will have email accounts at both schools throughout the program. Disability services and visa requirements will be coordinated on a case-by-case basis by the HLS Dean of Students and Registrar and by the Harvard Griffin GSAS Assistant Dean for Student Success. Students may apply for housing through either School for the years in which they are enrolled for at least one semester/term at both Schools. In all other years, students must apply for housing to the School in which they are enrolled.

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Joint PhD/JD Program

The Psychology PhD may be completed jointly with a doctor of law (JD) from the University of Minnesota Law School.

Prospective students must apply to and be accepted by both the Psychology PhD program and the University of Minnesota Law School (either during the same admission cycle or in a different year). Admitted students work closely with the joint program’s director, Eugene Borgida ( [email protected] ), to craft an individualized plan of study. Participants typically complete the requirements for both degrees in six years (timelines and requirements vary by area of specialization ).

Joint program information

Psychology PhD alumni who completed the dual program include:

• Erik Girvan , Associate Professor, University of Oregon School of Law
• Andrea Miller , Senior Court Research Associate, National Center for State Courts
• Lauren Clatch , Post-doctoral Fellow, Center for Law and Science, Duke University Law School
• Wen Bu , Assistant Professor of Psychology, Roanoke College

Joint Degrees

J.d./m.b.a. degree: four-year program, other joint degree options.

• The first year is spent entirely in one school.
• The second year is spent entirely in the other school.
• The third and fourth years include a mix of courses across the Law School and Johnson to meet the degree requirements of both programs in four years.
• Students in the program must satisfactorily complete 84 credit hours of Law School credit. A student must earn a minimum of 72 of the 84 credit hours in the Law School. During six of the eight terms, a student must register for at least 9 credits in the Law School. In total, a candidate in the program will need a minimum combined total of 117 credits for receipt of both degrees.
• Students may take up to 12 credits of courses related to legal training taught by members of the university faculty outside the Law School, which may include management courses, subject in each case to the approval of the Law School’s associate dean for academic affairs. As with other joint degree programs offered by the Law School, those particular management courses may be “double counted” toward the J.D. and M.B.A. degrees.
• Students enrolled in the joint law and management program need take only 86 hours if they wish to pursue the J.D. with the Berger International Legal Studies Specialization, but may not count management courses for the program’s total hours or course requirements.

Tuition is paid to the Law School for five semesters and to the Johnson Graduate School of Management for three semesters.

Applicants must apply to, and be accepted by, both schools.

• J.D./M.B.A. four year program: J.D. application
• J.D./M.B.A. four year program: M.B.A. application

The School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University offers a two-semester program for outstanding Law School graduates that leads to the master of industrial and labor relations (M.I.L.R.) degree. Both recent graduates and those working in the field of law may apply.

The program provides general coverage of industrial and labor relations and is suitable for those having little prior course work in the field. The M.I.L.R. program is normally completed in four semesters; however, law graduates who enter the special program can complete the program in one year.

An applicant must be a graduate of a school of law and meet the normal requirements for admission to the School of Industrial and Labor Relations. A candidate deficient in preparation in the social sciences is advised to do additional work before entry.

Cornell Law School and the Cornell Institute for Public Affairs (CIPA) offer a four-year program that leads to a J.D. degree and a Master of Public Administration degree. Applicants must apply to, and be accepted by, both schools.

• J.D. application
• The third and fourth years are spent mostly in the Law School, but students must generally take at least one course each semester to fulfill CIPA requirements.
• Applicants to the M.P.A. program from the Cornell Law School may apply up to twelve (12) credits from the Law School toward their M.P.A. degree, subject to the approval of the director of graduate studies of the Cornell Institute for Public Affairs (CIPA).

J.D./Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology

Cornell University’s dual J.D./Ph.D. program in developmental psychology and law will prepare the next generation of scholars who work on the interface between the law, psychology, and human development. Education at the Law School combines inspired teaching with cutting-edge scholarship in a close-knit and collegial intellectual community. Located in the College of Human Ecology, the Department of Human Development provides graduate students with world-class training in the general discipline of psychology, as well as focused training in one or more of its sub-areas of research: cognitive, social-personality, biological, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. The dual degree will provide Ph.D. students with the legal education that is necessary to conduct research and teach in this field at the highest level and will provide J.D. students with the research training that is necessary to practice and teach scientifically-based law.  

Read more about the J.D./Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology degree .

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• A psychology dual degree program could help you in law, business, or other fields.
• Dual degree programs allow you to earn two degrees at once, faster than separately.
• A dual degree gives you a diploma in both fields, unlike an undergrad double major.

If you want a career that overlaps disciplines, or you want to stand out as a job candidate in business, law, academia, or psychology, a psychology dual degree program could help you reach those goals. A dual degree program, also called a joint degree program, allows you to earn two degrees at once, saving time compared to earning the degrees separately. Learn more and explore your options today in this guide to joint degree psychology programs.

Popular Online Psychology Programs

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What Are Psychology Dual Degree Programs?

Psychology dual degree programs can combine any other degree with a psychology program, but the most common are a combined Psy.D. or Ph.D. in psychology with a law degree (juris doctor or JD) or a master's of business administration (MBA). In general, a Psy.D. emphasizes practicing psychology with patients, while a Ph.D. emphasizes research, research methodology, and advancing the psychology body of knowledge.

Law and Psychology Dual Degree Programs

Most students in a law and psychology dual degree program earn a JD and a psychology doctorate, but some earn a JD and a master's degree in psychology, or a doctorate in psychology and a master of legal studies. Combining these fields gives you an expert's insight into the psychological aspects of the law and the legal system.

Possible Careers

Some of the most common careers for law and psychology dual degree program graduates include lawyer, college or university teacher, expert witness, and consultant to law firms. Graduates can also pursue leadership or research roles in public policy think tanks or other nonprofits.

College Teacher

College teachers (postsecondary teachers) instruct and mentor students, conduct research, publish, and serve on school committees. Some schools and positions emphasize teaching above all other responsibilities, while others emphasize publishing and research.

Median Salary $79,640 ( BLS , 2021)

Job Outlook 12% increase from 2021-2031

Lawyers advise clients on all matters related to the law and represent them in court and other legal proceedings. A lawyer with a background in psychology may specialize in jury analysis, forensic psychology, or analyzing potential testimony, either as part of a firm or as a consultant.

Median Salary $127,990 ( BLS , 2021)

Job Outlook 10% growth from 2021-2031

Business and Psychology Dual Degree Programs

The most common business and psychology dual degree program is a Psy.D. and MBA, though some students combine an MBA and a Ph.D., especially if they want to work in academia or research. This psychology dual degree program is especially suited for the human aspects of business, such as development and training, marketing, and human resources or labor relations.

While most graduates of business and psychology dual degree programs work in personnel management, you can also work in academia or research, studying organizational behavior, adult education, and related topics.

Human Resources Manager

Human resource managers typically oversee all aspects of personnel management, including recruitment, designing benefits, fostering organizational culture, overseeing professional development, and managing workplace conflicts.

Median Salary $126,230 ( BLS , 2021)

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Why Choose a Dual Degree Psychology Program?

The biggest advantage of a psychology dual degree program is that it gives you deep insight into the psychological aspects of your work. In addition, cross-disciplinary studies are often a valuable source of new ideas and innovations, since they let you approach problems with multiple perspectives.

From the practical point of view, pursuing a psychology dual degree program rather than consecutive degrees typically takes less time. During a time of tuition inflation, this can also save you money.

As a graduate of a psychology dual degree program, you may also be more attractive to employers, since you may appear:

• Knowledgeable about human interactions and human factors in an organization as well as business, law, or your other discipline
• Skilled in conducting research at a high level
• More likely to bring new or different insights to business problems
• Able to handle demanding workloads, especially if you were in a fast-paced program

Many employers want to hire staff who are good at the so-called "soft skills." While a degree in psychology does not guarantee having strong interpersonal skills, it a knowledge of how human psychology works and applies to problems.

How Long Does a Dual Degree Psychology Program Take?

A psychology dual degree program typically takes at least 4-5 years, depending on the degrees you are pursuing (doctorates take longer than master's degrees), how many of your courses count for dual credit across programs, whether you are studying on a full-time or part-time basis, and whether you are working while studying. Some psychology dual degree programs can take up to eight years.

How Much Does a Dual Degree Psychology Program Cost?

In the 2020-2021 school year, the median graduate tuition (including fees) at a public school was $11,666, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). and $23,507 At private nonprofit schools, the median tuition was $23,507. The costs can be much higher, with the top 25% of private schools costing at least $42,910 per year.

However, you may be eligible for scholarships, grants, or loans. Many graduate schools have work-study programs such as teaching assistant positions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dual Degree Programs in Psychology

What are psychology dual degree programs.

Psychology dual degree programs, also known as psychology joint degree programs, are programs that offer two degrees at once. Some of the most common are dual psychology doctorates with an MBA or law degree.

Are psychology dual degree programs worth it?

Whether a psychology dual degree program is worth it depends on your professional and financial goals, your budget, and your student outcomes. While these programs can lead to personally rewarding and financially lucrative positions, they can be expensive.

Can you complete a psychology dual degree program online?

Whether you can complete a psychology dual degree program online depends on the nature of the degree and the school. At many programs, you can complete at least part of the coursework online or in a hybrid format.

What degrees are offered in a psychology dual degree program?

Some of the more common degrees offered in a psychology dual degree program include a doctorate in psychology (either a Ph.D. or a Psy.D.) and an MBA or JD (law degree). However, you can also find a psychology dual degree program combining a psychology graduate degree with a master of public health, master of theology, or master of education program.

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JD/PhD Program

Highly qualified students interested in combining the study of law with graduate research and/or professional qualifications in cognate disciplines are invited to undertake concurrent degree study under the auspices of UC Irvine’s Program in Law and Graduate Studies (PLGS).

Students approved for this concurrent degree program may pursue a coordinated curriculum leading to a J.D. degree from the School of Law in conjunction with a Masters or Ph.D. degree from any of the graduate professional or research degree programs at UCI participating in the program.

The objective of the program is to promote interdisciplinary study of law while also enabling students to obtain both a J.D. and a graduate degree in less time than would be required to acquire both degrees separately. The normative time for completion of the program is four (4) years for J.D./Masters and J.D./M.B.A. and seven (7) years for J.D./Ph.D. combinations.

UC Irvine’s PLGS program is well suited to students interested in professional or academic careers focused on the interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary study of law and legal institutions, policy analysis, and/or applied research in law-related fields (for example, criminal justice and criminology, urban planning and environmental issues, discrimination, human rights, urban planning, environmental protection, and intellectual property).

Applicants must submit separate applications for admission to the School of Law (admission requirements are listed at http://www.law.uci.edu/admission/apply/ ) and to the graduate program of their choice (for example, admission requirements for graduate study in Psychological Science can be found at https://ps.soceco.uci.edu/pages/graduate-program ). Once admitted for study into both components of their program, concurrent degree students will work with the PLGS director and the director of their graduate program to develop a program of study that will permit efficient pursuit of both degrees. Ordinarily, students will commence their studies in their chosen graduate program and begin their first year of law instruction after one or more years of graduate program study. However, in some individual cases it might be advantageous to begin at the law school.

Upon completion of the first year of law instruction, students will pursue a coordinated curriculum of upper-level law study and graduate program study and research. Concurrent degree students’ law enrollments will include a required 1-unit “Graduate Legal Studies” colloquium and a 3-unit “Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Law” course.

Concurrent degree students will be eligible for financial support through their chosen graduate program while pursuing graduate degree studies, and through the law school while pursuing law studies.

Additional information is available from the PLGS Program Director’s Office (949)824-9214, or by email to [email protected].

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Graduate Program in Human Development

The Human Development graduate program trains researchers and prepares students for research and teaching careers in academic life, work in government agencies, and careers as researchers on projects carried out in a variety of public and private sectors. Please note that we do not offer training in counseling psychology, marriage counseling, or family therapy.

For more information on the department view the  Field of Study Guide - Human Development . Also, explore the history of our M.A. and Ph.D. theses through the  Cornell University Theses/Dissertations guide . The Faculty listing found in the Field of Study Guide for Human Development, paired with this more extensive information on Human Development Research will serve to clarify our faculty research strengths.

Apply  for graduate study in Human Development at the Cornell University Graduate School. 

M.A. Program

Human Development M.A. Quick Guide: download PDF file

We no longer offer admissions for the spring semesters

The M.A. in Human Development, majoring in either Human Development & Family Studies or in Developmental Psychology, is a one-year program. The goal of the one-year master’s program is to provide an opportunity for qualified students to gain additional research experience and increase credentials for application to a Ph.D. or other advanced degree program where knowledge of Human Development may be helpful.

Student progress is supervised by a Special Committee comprised of two Human Development graduate field faculty members. Because this is a two-semester program, students are accepted only when there are two faculty members available to mentor them. To see if there are faculty members whose research interests are compatible, students should review our  faculty research interests , and then, please do contact those faculty directly before applying.

• REQUIRED: Academic Statement of Purpose ( ASOP )
• REQUIRED: Two letters of recommendation
• REQUIRED: Personal Statement
• REQUIRED: All minimum graduate school requirements
• OPTIONAL: GRE General Test scores

Applications for fall of 2024 (no longer offering spring admissions) Open: October 2023 Close: February 1, 2024

• The following Department of Psychology faculty will NOT be considering new M.A. students : Thomas Cleland, Shimon Edelman, Cindy Hazan, Will Hobbs, Adam Hoffman, Alexander Ophir, Gordon Pennycook, David Pizarro, Steven Robertson, David Smith, Katherine Tschida, and Elaine Wethington.
• Contact the  Human Development Graduate Field Assistant with your questions or if you miss a deadline.
• Apply  via the current Cornell University Graduate School application form.
• Neither the department nor individual faculty will be able to fund students (by providing tuition, insurance, or a teaching or research assistantship) during the one-year Master's degree program. 

Successful completion of the MA Program requirements

• A total of 30 credit hours (15 in each semester) to include at least two formal, didactic courses in each semester, with the remaining credit hours devoted to either supplemental course work or research participation or a combination of both. The specific courses, the type of research undertaken, and the content of the final thesis is decided jointly by the student and the Special Committee.
• A written empirical thesis, which can include, but is not limited to, extending an empirical honor’s thesis written while being involved in a faculty member’s lab, conducting an empirical research project, or conducting an empirical evaluation of a program.

Ph.D. Program

Human Development Ph.D. Program Handbook : download PDF file

We are in the process of updating the handbook and program for students entering our program in Fall 2023. We expect minor tweaks without substantial changes. Applicants, who receive an invitation to our interview weekend in February, may expect updated information to be covered at that time.

For a student without previous graduate training but with an undergraduate major in psychology, sociology, or human development, the Ph.D. program usually requires five years. Students with more limited preparation may need additional time.  Students in the Ph.D. program are currently offered funding (tuition and a stipend, usually in the form of a teaching- or a research-assistantship) for five years. 

Students enrolled in the Ph.D. program in Human Development may follow one of two subjects:

• Developmental Psychology is the study of changes that occur in human beings over the course of their life span, from conception to the end of life. This subject includes a broad range of sub-areas, including cognitive development, developmental neuroscience, and social, personality, and emotional development.
• Human Development and Family Studies focuses on the understanding of the dynamic interrelations among individual and ecological/ environmental factors as they relate to individual development and adjustment. The ecological factors include family, neighborhood, community, institutions, and social organization and norms.

For more information on the department view the  Field of Study Guide - Human Development.  The Faculty listing found in the Field of Study Guide for Human Development, paired with this more extensive information on Human Development Research will serve to clarify our faculty research strengths.

The application deadline was December 15th. We allow fall entry only.

To  apply  for graduate study in Human Development at the Cornell University Graduate School: 

• Three letters of recommendation , with a fourth letter optional (recommenders upload this to the application system)
• Unofficial transcripts
• Academic Statement of Purpose
• Personal Statement
• Indicate your interest in working with at least two field faculty in application

Additional requirements for International applicants :

• English Language Proficiency requirement (TOEFL or IELTS)
• International Degree Equivalencies

David A. Pizarro, Director of Graduate Studies Uris Hall, Room 234 E-mail:  [email protected] Phone:  607-699-1327

Marianne Arcangeli, Graduate Field Assistant, Psychology - Human Development Martha Van Rensselaer Hall, Room G201B E-mail:  [email protected] Phone:  607-255-4661

Dual Ph.D and JD in Law

This program also offers a PhD Concentration in Law, Psychology, and Human Development, in addition to the Dual-Degree Program.

Cornell University’s dual PhD/JD program in Developmental Psychology and Law prepares the next generation of scholars who work on the interface between the law, psychology, and human development. Education at the  Law School  combines inspired teaching with cutting-edge scholarship in a close-knit and collegial intellectual community. Located in the College of Human Ecology, the Department of Human Development provides graduate students with world-class training in the general discipline of psychology, as well as focused training in one or more of its sub-areas of research: cognitive, social-personality, biological, infancy, childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. The dual degree provides PhD students with the legal education that is necessary to conduct research and teach in this field at the highest level, and provides JD students with the research training that is necessary to practice and teach scientifically-based law. 

The Value of Cornell's Dual PhD/JD

• Experimental focus: The rare dual PhD/JD program with a strong focus on empirical research.
• Academic excellence: The intellectual rigor of a top-tier law school and ground-breaking research with leading scholars in the field of psychology and law exemplify the strength of Cornell's collaborative culture. 
• Favorable timeline: A fully-blended PhD/JD allows students to complete both degrees in six years, a more efficient pace than pursuing both degrees consecutively. 
• Intellectual support:  Students benefit from a three-member supervisory committee composed of Human Development and Law faculty from the start of their studies, a tight-knit community, and a legal education that boasts small class sizes and low student-to-faculty ratios.
• Financial and professional resources: Full funding for PhD graduate studies in Human Development, a history of high bar-passage and employment rates, and nationally recognized scholars and faculty to help students prepare for success in the legal and academic job markets. 

Leading the Way

Cornell’s Law, Psychology and Human Development program, established in 2007, is unique among Ivy League institutions.  It boasts a significant percentage of the interdisciplinary field’s leading scholars, and has quickly become widely considered the best and most influential program of its kind in the United States. The dual PhD/JD is an advanced collaboration between the College of Human Ecology and the Law School. Although the dual PhD/JD degree was recently approved in 2011, it builds on over 220 years of academic excellence in Human Ecology and the Law School.  Highly motivated students who enter the program emerge as lawyers with extensive, doctoral-level training in experimental psychology, and psychologists with a complete legal education.  It is anticipated that this program and the scholarship produced by its faculty, students, and graduates will influence the course of legal reform and legal education for generations to come.  

Program Details

The Cornell dual PhD/JD in Developmental Psychology and Law is a 6-year (12-semester) program, for a total of approximately 167 credits. The program is divided into three years of full-time PhD study, two years of full-time JD study, and a blended year of PhD/JD study. Up to 12 HD semester credits may be counted as electives towards the 84 credits that are required for the JD.

Students must spend their first, second, and fifth summers conducting master’s and doctoral thesis research. All PhD required core courses must be completed, and a research-based master’s thesis must be completed and defended in Human Development, by the end of the second year. Upon completion of the fourth year, all JD core courses must be completed, and the “A” exam for the Graduate Field of Human Development must be taken. During the sixth year, students complete and defend a research-based dissertation, and complete their remaining requirements for the JD.

Tuition and Funding 

For the 3½ years of the program spent in Human Ecology, full support will be provided. Students are expected to pay Law School tuition in years 3 and 4, and the Spring semester of year 6.  During the 2½ years the student is in the law school, it is possible, but not guaranteed, that they will have some grant funding. 

Please note that students interested in receiving possible funding for the time in the law school must apply directly to the law school for financial aid.  

Please read more about  funding in Human Development  and  Law School Tuition and Expenses

Applying 

To participate in the dual degree program, students must initially apply to and be accepted by both the Graduate Field of Human Development and the Law School.  Admission to one program does not guarantee admission to the other.  Note that applications to the PhD/JD program in Developmental Psychology/ Law will be reviewed continuously. However, it is strongly recommended that prospective students apply as early as possible to both schools.

Questions regarding applications, program information and other queries should be directed to Marianne Arcangeli, Graduate Field Assistant, Cornell Human Ecology,  [email protected]

After submitting their applications, students should contact the Director of the Law, Psychology and Human Development Program, Professor Charles Brainerd ( [email protected] ), in order to facilitate review.

Application information

The Graduate School and the Law School each have comprehensive checklists for all the documents and materials that prospective students should prepare for their applications. 

Cornell Graduate School Apply to Human Development Final Application Deadline: December 1st More information about admissions to Human Development 

Cornell Law School Apply to the Law School Final Application Deadline: February 1st

Students who are interested in applying for Dual Degree studies should contact Marianne Arcangeli:

Marianne Arcangeli G201B Martha Van Rensselaer Hall Email:  [email protected] Phone:  607-255-4661

Questions regarding admissions to the Law School may be directed to  [email protected] .

Dual Degree Faculty 

Cornell University’s LPHD faculty spans three colleges—Human Ecology, the Law School, and Arts and Sciences —and includes some of the leading scholars in topics ranging from memory and eye-witness testimony to decision-making, jury psychology, and cognition in children and adults. Their work aims to shed light on topics intrinsic to the law and justice, with the hope that advancements in our knowledge of people, crime, memory and testimony, motivation and culpability can lead, ultimately, to a more just legal system.

John Blume JD, Professor of Law Director of Cornell Death Penalty Project

Charles Brainerd Ph.D., Developmental and Experimental Psychology Human Development Director of Law, Psychology and Human Development Program Memory and Neuroscience Laboratory

Stephen J. Ceci  Ph.D., Developmental Psychology Helen L. Carr Chaired Professor of Psychology SUNY Distinguished Professor

Kevin M. Clermont JD Ziff Professor of Law

Valerie P. Hans Ph.D., Social Psychology Professor of Law

Sheri L. Johnson JD, Professor of Law Assistant Director of Cornell Death Penalty Project

Laura Niemi Ph.D., Social Psychology & Social Neuroscience Department of Psychology

David Pizarro Ph.D., Social Psychology Associate Professor of Psychology

Jeffrey J. Rachlinski JD, Ph.D., Psychology Professor of Law

Valerie F. Reyna Ph.D., Developmental and Experimental Psychology Department of Human Development Laboratory for Rational Decision Making

Robert Sternberg Ph.D., Psychology Professor of Human Development

Qi Wang Ph.D., Psychology Professor of Human Development

Wendy M. Williams Ph.D., Experimental Psychology Human Development

Marianne Arcangeli, Graduate Field Assistant, Psychology - Human Development Martha Van Rensselaer Hall, Room G201B E-mail:  [email protected] Phone:  607-255-4661

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Georgetown Law sponsors degree programs in which students may simultaneously earn a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the Law Center and a graduate degree from the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business (M.B.A.), McCourt School of Public Policy (M.P.P.), Walsh School of Foreign Service (M.S.F.S., M.A.A.S., M.A.E.R.E.S., M.A.G.E.S., M.A. Latin American Studies, or M.A.S.S.P.), the Department of Government (J.D./Ph.D.), the Department of Philosophy (J.D./M.A., J.D./Ph.D.), or the graduate program at Georgetown Law (J.D./LL.M.). A J.D./M.P.H. is also offered in cooperation with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

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With more than 100 graduate degree programs, the University of Chicago is uniquely able to offer students the advantages of combining opportunities through interdisciplinary work or by pursuing multiple degree programs. The details vary from program to program, and in most cases require applications to both programs. Please review the information provided by both departments to determine the application and course requirements for each pair of degrees.

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• Dual degree—completing requirements for two separate degrees, including, for Ph.D., producing two dissertations. Degrees may be within the same academic unit or across academic units.
• Joint degree—completing requirements for two degree programs with possibly overlapping or coordinated degree requirements. Degrees may be within the same academic unit or across academic units.

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Biological Sciences Division

• ISTP (MD/PhD ) – Interdisciplinary Scientist Training Program
• MD/MPH – Master of Public Health degree

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• MBA/MPP –  Harris School of Public Policy
• MBA/JD –  Law School
• MBA/MD –  Pritzker School of Medicine
• MBA/MPCS –  Master’s Program in Computer Science
• MBA/AM – Crown Family  School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice
• MBA/AM (International Relations) – Social Sciences Division
• MBA/AM in Area Studies ( Eastern Europe/Russia ,  Middle East ,  South Asia ) –  Social Sciences Division
• PhD joint programs in  Business and Psychology  or  Financial Economics  –  Social Sciences Division
• PhD/JD –  Law School

Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice

• AM/MBA –  Booth School of Business
• AM/MPP –  Harris School of Public Policy
• AM/MDiv –  Divinity School – Chicago Theological Seminary ,  Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago ,  McCormick Theological Seminary ,  Meadville/Lombard Theological Seminary , and the  Catholic Theological Union

The Divinity School

• MDiv/AM – Crown Family  School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice
• MDiv/JD –  Law School
• MDiv/MPP –  Harris School of Public Policy

Harris School of Public Policy

• MPP/JD –  Law School
• MPP/AM – Crown Family  School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice
• MPP/MDiv –  Divinity School
• MPP/MBA –  Booth School of Business
• MPP/AM (Middle Eastern Studies) –  Social Sciences Division
• MA/MA (International Relations) –  Social Sciences Division

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• JD/MBA –  Booth School of Business
• JD/PhD  – Booth School of Business and Social Sciences Division
• JD/MPP –  Harris School of Public Policy
• JD/MDiv –  Divinity School
• JD/MA (International Relations) –  Social Sciences Division

Pritzker School of Medicine

• MD/MBA – Booth School of Business
• MD/MA in Public Policy – Harris School of Public Policy
• MeSH (MD/PhD) – Medicine, the Social Sciences and Humanities
• MSTP (MD/PhD) – Medical Scientist Training Program
• GDDTP(MD/ PhD ) – Growth, Development and Disabilities Training Program
• MD/MS – Biomedical Informatics

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• JD/MA (International Relations) – The Law School
• MPP/MA (Middle Eastern Studies) –  Harris School of Public Policy
• MBA/MA – International Relations with Booth and CIR
• MBA/AM in Area Studies ( Eastern Europe/Russia ,  Middle East ,  South Asia ) – Booth School of Business
• MA/MA (International Relations) –  Harris School of Public Policy
• PhD in Anthropology and Linguistics – Humanities Division
• PhD in Cognition and Linguistics – Humanities Division
• PhD in Financial Economics – Booth School of Business
• PhD in Psychology and Business – Booth School of Business
• JD/PhD – Law School
• PhD in Social Thought and Classics – Humanities Division
• PhD in Social Thought & Philosophy  – Humanities Division

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New York University School of Law (Law) and Graduate School of Arts and Science (GSAS) offer coordinated dual degree programs leading to a Juris Doctor (JD) and either a PhD or MA degree in two Arts and Science disciplines:

Law and GSAS also offer dual degree programs leading to a JD and MA in the following disciplines:

• French Studies
• Latin American and Caribbean Studies

Law and GSAS also offer dual degree programs leading to a JD and PhD in the following disciplines:

• American Studies
• Comparative Literature
• Computer Science
• Hebrew and Judaic Studies
• Italian Studies
• Mathematics
• Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies
• Neural Science
• Psychology (Cognition and Perception)

Students enrolled in these dual degree programs will work closely with faculty advisors in both the School of Law and GSAS to develop an integrated program of study and research. The programs are particularly aimed at students interested in pursuing academic careers. We expect that students who complete the JD/PhD program will be strong candidates for faculty positions in both law schools and in arts and sciences programs. The JD/MA programs provide rigorous interdisciplinary training for students interested in legal academia, but also for students who plan to pursue other career paths related to law.

These coordinated programs reduce the amount of time required to complete both degrees. The School of Law will count 12 credits of GSAS coursework toward the total of 83 credits required for the JD degree, typically allowing dual degree students to complete their JD coursework in five semesters rather than the usual six. All coursework must be approved by the respective program to count towards the dual degree program. Likewise, some law school coursework will count toward the PhD and MA program requirements, allowing students to accelerate the completion of those degrees. For students in the JD/MA program, both degrees are typically conferred at the end of four years (eight semesters) rather than the usual five years to complete both degrees separately. For students in the JD/PhD program, the JD is typically conferred at the end of the fourth year, while the student continues to complete the PhD requirements.

Prospective dual degree students must apply independently to both the School of Law and GSAS and be admitted to both. Current law students or GSAS doctoral students may apply to enter a dual degree program during their first year. Students looking to start the JD/PhD program at GSAS should inquire with the School of Law about the program sequence. Please refer to the GSAS website for information regarding funding for PhD candidates.

Students interested in a dual degree program are encouraged to contact Amy Chu, Senior Director of Academic Services and Registration at the School of Law ( [email protected] or 212-998-6020) or Tania Barnes at GSAS ( [email protected] ) for more information.

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Stanford Law School offers three types of joint degree—JD/Master’s, JD/MD, and JD/PhD—in 21 subject areas.

JD/Master’s

Our JD/Master’s programs are ideal for students who plan to practice law after graduation, though they may also be helpful for students interested in an academic career. Most JD/Master’s degrees can be completed in three years, although several may take longer, depending on the specific master’s degree.

Three of the world’s most high-impact fields — law, medicine, and biosciences — come together in Stanford Law’s JD/MD program. Stanford is one of just a handful of universities with top-ranked schools of both law and medicine as well as a robust program in biosciences. A university-wide tradition of encouraging and nurturing innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration — along with a location in Silicon Valley, with its thriving biotech and medtech industries — makes Stanford a particularly welcoming home for work that merges these three dynamic disciplines. See Law and Medicine for more info .

Students interested in an academic career—or those seeking greater depth in another discipline—may want to consider a JD/PhD. The length of time required for these degrees varies depending how long it takes to complete a dissertation, but under Stanford Law’s innovative programs, the typical JD/PhD can be completed in anywhere from 18 months to two years less time than required anywhere else. More important, a Stanford JD/PhD can be completed at one–third the cost of a similar joint degree anywhere else.

Because of the cross-crediting of units and because JD/PhD candidates are expected to spend only one year in full-time residence at the law school (the rest of their academic career is spent in the PhD department with full funding and with allowances made to register for courses at the law school), students need at most to pay for one year of law school.

Note to applicants: The Knight-Hennessy Scholars program awards full funding to Stanford graduate students from all disciplines, with additional opportunities for leadership training and collaboration across fields.

Applications for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars are due in early Autumn one year prior to enrollment. View dates and deadlines . You can also sign up for Knight-Hennessy Scholars email alerts to stay up to date on the availability of their online application.

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Cooperative Programs with Other Universities

Stanford JD students also have pursued degrees with other universities. For example, Stanford JD students have pursued degrees at Harvard Kennedy School, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, and Princeton Woodrow Wilson School. The approval process begins after you are admitted, independently, to both programs you wish to pursue. Please note, you may enroll in either a joint degree among schools at Stanford or a degree from an external university, but not both.

Degree Requirements

• Of the 111 quarter units required for the JD, you must earn at least 80 units at the Law School under a Law School course listing. You may fulfill up to all of the remaining 31 units via coursework taken in your other program, whether at Stanford University or another institution; however, restrictions may apply and you should check with the bar examiners of the state in which you intend to practice about any restrictions they may impose. (In the case of JD/PhD programs, Stanford Law School may award the JD degree upon completion of the JD degree requirements.)
• You must spend 7 quarters of full-time study at the Law School.

Course Requirements

Both schools related to the joint degree must approve your curriculum choices. In some instances, you may work from a preapproved list of joint degree courses; in others, you may customize a course of study. In any case, however, you will be able to work with particular advisors from both schools to determine and obtain approval for your curriculum.

To the extent that courses under a joint degree program originate outside the law school but count toward the law degree, law school credits shall be permitted only in accordance with ABA accreditation standards. To learn more about course requirements, please see links to specific degrees.

Joint Programs

Dual ph.d./mpp.

Students applying to the HDPP concentration have the option of simultaneously applying to the MPP program at the McCourt School of Public Policy. Note that students who enter the HDPP program can apply to the MPP program during their first year of the doctoral program. For students accepted into the MPP program, credits earned in their first year will be conferred to their MPP program status.

Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience

Students can apply simultaneously to the Ph.D. program in Psychology and the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience (IPN ) if they wish. The IPN has a separate admissions process and is appropriate for students wishing to focus intensively on neuroscience. Students admitted to the IPN can select a member of the Psychology faculty as their primary mentor beginning in their second year. Either the student or faculty must procure external funding to support IPN students in Years 3-5 of the program.

Cognitive Science program

Students can apply simultaneously to the Ph.D. program in Psychology and the  Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Cognitive Science program . This program is designed to enable graduate students to pursue a Ph.D. in cognitive science by taking courses and building an advisory committee of faculty members from multiple departments at the University, including the Departments of Psychology, Linguistics, Philosophy, Neurology, Biology, and Spanish and Portuguese. 

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APU and Seattle University launch new dual MBA – JD program

March 28, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Alaska Pacific University and Seattle University launch new dual MBA – JD program Open house scheduled for April 4 at 5:30 pm in Anchorage  

Alaska remains the only state without a law school. Alaskans interested in pursuing a Juris Doctor (J.D.), the professional degree necessary to become a lawyer have had to leave the state to attend an American Bar Association-accredited law school.

A new dual degree program with Alaska Pacific University (APU) and Seattle University (Seattle U) changes that! The APU-Seattle U MBA/JD dual degree provides an accelerated path for both of those graduate degrees. In this program, MBA instruction is provided by APU and J.D. instruction is provided by Seattle U School of Law through flexible part-time hybrid-online delivery. While some travel to Seattle is required, candidates will not need to relocate.

Meet Seattle U Dean and Professor of Law Anthony E. Varona, Seattle U Assistant Dean for Administration and Chief of Staff Colin Watrin, APU Provost Hilton Hallock, and APU MBA Director Lincoln Garrick to learn about the MBA & law school applications, application timelines, what law school life requires and what the Admissions Committee looks for when evaluating a candidate’s application.

What : MBA-JD open house and Seattle U School of Law Alumni Mixer

When : April 4 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Seattle U Alumni mixer from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Where : Alaska Pacific University, Carr-Gottstein Academic Center, The Boardroom

https://www.alaskapacific.edu/history/campus-map/

RSVP : at  www.alaskapacific.edu/visit/MBA-JD-open-house/

Notes : Parking is free; food and drinks are provided during the mixer.

Seattle U law alumni will be available after the open house to share their experiences.  

About Alaska Pacific University Alaska Pacific University provides a world-class, hands-on, culturally responsive educational experience in collaboration with our students, communities and Tribal partners. APU is a fully accredited four-year Alaska Native-serving and Tribally governed University offering academic programs ranging from certificates to a doctoral program. APU continues to add and maintain programs and degrees that serve all Alaskans and attract local, national, and international students and attention.

Learn more at  https://www.alaskapacific.edu/

About Seattle University School of Law Seattle University School of Law is a mission-driven, diverse, and civically engaged law school based in the heart of Seattle. Accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), a national trailblazer in Indigenous law and justice with the Center for Indian Law & Policy and one of the only Native American law journals in the country. The Flex JD provides a flexible format, limited campus visits, renowned faculty and a tradition of excellence, ranked by  U.S. News  among the top 25 national part-time programs.

Learn more at  https://law.seattleu.edu/

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