Joint-Degree in Catholic Studies & Law
GRADUATE PROGRAMJoint Degree in Law and Catholic Studies
In association with the University of St. Thomas School of Law, Catholic Studies offers a joint JD-MA program that provides additional opportunities for students.
In the joint program, students earn two graduate degrees (consisting of a total of 97 credits), typically in less time than they could earn the same two degrees separately. Twelve credit hours of law courses count toward the M.A. degree in Catholic Studies and 12 M.A. credit hours count toward the J.D. Full-time students can expect to complete the joint program in three and one-half to four years of study.
To complete the Catholic Studies portion of the joint degree, students must take the five core courses, one elective course and write the Master's Essay.
Students must apply for each program separately and meet all admissions requirements in both Law and Catholic Studies. Students typically enroll in the School of Law before applying for the Master of Arts degree in Catholic Studies.
For more information, contact Dr. Paul Wojda (Catholic Studies) or Dr. Scott Taylor (School of Law).
