A powerful background in law and communications can be a launching pad for a career in law, business, entertainment or government. Through this joint program with University of Miami's School of Communication, students can acquire a law degree and a master's degree in communications in less time (3 to 3 ½ years) while studying at a top law school and a top communication school.
This combination of degrees is ideal for Law School students looking to:
In addition, this program is also ideal preparation for the rapidly growing field of public affairs management, in which practitioners work in business, government and non-profits to communicate with key audiences.
In this joint degree program, law students can choose from three different M.A. programs within the School of Communication. Within these programs, there are different tracks available to develop individual concentration. The specific programs include:
1. Journalism: This program has four tracks to choose from: News Writing/Reporting and Journalism, Television Broadcast Journalism, Multimedia Journalism, or Communication for Social Change
3. Communication Studies: This program has three tracks to choose from: Communication Studies, Health Communication, or Intercultural Communication
Begin Taking Graduate Courses
2nd year
Shortest Completion Time
6 semesters + 2 summers
J.D. Credits Required
82
Graduate PGM Credits Required
27
Number of Credits Saved
15 (6 J.D., 9 M.A.)
During their first year of the joint program, students will be required to attend the J.D. program full-time. Students will be able to take courses in the School of Communication beginning in the fall of their 2L year. Students may take Summer law courses which may reduce the length of the joint degree program by up to a semester. There are summer courses taught in the School of Law and the School of Communication.
Students must complete all J.D. requirements and all M.A. requirements as defined by their programs.
Requirements for admission to the graduate studies for the Juris Doctor/Master of Arts in Communication joint degree are:
General notes:
J.D. Program
Terrell E. West II
Associate Registrar
Office of the Law Registrar
Email: twest@law.miami.edu
M.A. Program
Dr. Rachel Mourao
Program Director
Email: rachelmourao@miami.edu
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