JD and MPA Public Administration and Nonprofit Studies

The dual degree program permits the student to gain both degrees in a total time period of four years, one year less than if the degrees were earned independently. The dual degree can be valuable for persons seeking careers as municipal managers, administrators of judicial and quasi-judicial organizations, staff members in governmental agencies, and legislative researchers, among others. The rapid professionalization of the nonprofit sector also provides excellent career opportunities for students with this preparation.