Program requirements
Master of Public Affairs (JD/MPA) students can specialize in one of a dozen concentration areas, including comparative and international affairs, environmental and natural resources management, energy, health services administration, public administration, and urban management.
Master of Science in Environmental Science (JD/MSES) students can specialize in such areas as applied ecology, natural resources conservation, environmental chemistry, hazardous waste management, and water resources.
Programs
- Doctor of Jurisprudence/Master of Public Affairs (JD/MPA)
- Doctor of Jurisprudence/Master of Science in Environmental Science (JD/MSES)
- 79 credits in law
- 36 credits in courses from the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Doctor of Jurisprudence requirements
For the JD/MPA and JD/MSES degrees, students are required to complete 79 credit hours of law courses and to satisfy all requirements for the Doctor of Jurisprudence degree. For specific requirements, see Section 8 of the Maurer School of Law Student Affairs Academic Regulations.
Master of Public Affairs requirements
The O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs explains the requirements for the MPA degree.
Master of Science in Environmental Science requirements
The O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs explains the requirements for the MSES degree.