JD/MPA Degree Program
The dual master's program in law and public administration is designed for law students preparing for careers in government service requiring specialized legal knowledge. A reciprocity agreement between UM’s School of Law and the Graduate School allows the MPA and J.D. degrees to be completed in a shorter period of time than if they were taken consecutively. Students interested in this program must apply to the School of Law and Graduate School separately. For details about the dual program in law and public administration, see Dual MPA/Law Program. For admission requirements, see the Apply page.
MPA/MSW Degree Program
Under the MPA/MSW dual degree program, a student may complete two separate degrees, the Master of Public Administration and the Master of Social Work. For admission requirements, see the Apply page.
Requirements
The MPA/MSW joint degree program requires satisfactory completion of 69 semester credits in addition to portfolio requirements for each respective program. See the the MPA director for assistance mapping out the credits required.
In a student's final semester, they send the MPA Director their portfolio and sign up for an exit interview.