In conjunction with Texas Law, students may pursue a four-year dual degree program leading to the degrees of Master of Public Affairs (MPAff) and Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.). The program is designed to prepare students for careers at any level of government and in public policy-related areas of the private sector or legal profession.
Program Structure
The program is structured so that students can earn the MPAff and JD degrees simultaneously in four years rather than the five years the two degrees would otherwise require. Degrees are awarded when the required coursework in both schools is completed. In general, dual degree program students progress through the curriculum as follows:
- Year 1: Full academic year in either school
- Year 2: Full academic year in the school not attended in Year I, followed by a required summer internship with a governmental agency or other organization with a substantial public policy interest
- Year 3: Coursework in both schools
- Year 4: Coursework in both schools
Degree Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 33 LBJ School credit hours and 70 credit hours in Law, including all the first-year core courses in each school. The 3-hour master's professional report is written under the supervision of both schools.
Public Affairs
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Total LBJ credit hours: 33
- 27 LBJ core hours
- 6 hours Policy Research Project
- 6 LBJ elective hours
- Internship in field related to the dual degree
Law
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