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MPP/JD Joint Degree

The School of Public Policy is dedicated to offering focused studies to meet today's ever-changing policy needs. SPP has developed partnership and joint degree programs to explore areas such as organized labor, and law and public policy studies.

A joint degree program is available in Law and Public Policy Studies. The program provides students with a mastery of the fundamentals of legal and policy analysis, and upon completion, candidates will receive both a JD from the School of Law and a Master's of Public Policy from the School of Public Policy.

JD/MPP Joint Degree brochure


SPP has more than 45 internationally renowned, diverse faculty from many disciplines.

Classes for working professionals are provided in the late afternoon and early evening at the conveniently located Arlington campus.

Executive Education offers programs for public and private sector leaders from the U.S. and abroad.

Study abroad opportunities are provided throughout the world, including in Oxford, Mexico, China, South Africa, and Southeast Asia.