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MA Urban and Public Affairs and Juris Doctor

4 Years On Campus Masters Program

University of San Francisco

Program Overview

A dual Juris Doctor and MA in Urban and Public Affairs (JD/MUPA) degree program is offered jointly by the USF School of Law and the USF College of Arts and Sciences' noted Leo T. McCarthy Center for Public Service and the Common Good. The dual degree program leverages the advantages of USF s location in one of the most dynamic urban environments in the United States. It provides students with the opportunity to build their legal and research careers through immersion experiences in San Francisco and other Bay Area cities. The dual degree program provides a cost and time savings of more than a year. Students may begin their course of study in either program. Master of Arts in Urban and Public Affairs from the USF College of Arts and Sciences and a Juris Doctor from the USF School of Law, graduates are uniquely prepared to be effective and ethical leaders in urban and public policy and community organizing. This four-year program is designed to prepare law school graduates with the knowledge and hands-on experience of applied urban research and community engagement and organizing. A comprehensive background in urban history, political dynamics, and sociology is combined with tools for community-based research, policy design, policy analysis, and implementation.

Program Key Stats

$26610 (Annual cost)



71 %

Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Official transcripts, Two letters of recommendation, Statement of purpose, Resume

Career Options

  • Manager of Public Affairs
  • Government Affairs Project Coordinator
  • Head of Global Corporate Communications
  • Government Relations
  • Public Relations
  • COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
  • Director- External Relations
  • Public Policy Coordinator
  • Vice President of Policy
  • Vice President
  • Grassroots Advocacy
  • Managing Counsel State and Federal Legislation
  • Senior Manager
  • Public Policy

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