Dual MPH/JD Program

Program Highlights & Accreditation

Temple University's Beasley School of Law and the Department of Public Health in the College of Health Professions offer a dual degree program leading to the conferral of both the Juris Doctor (J.D.) and the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.). This program enables qualified students to earn both degrees in four years. The M.P.H. component is integrated with the J.D., allowing for a comprehensive understanding of the intersection between law and public health.

No specific accreditation for the M.P.H. program (such as CEPH) is mentioned in the provided context for this dual degree.

Delivery Modes

The J.D./M.P.H. dual degree program is available only to full-time students. The program structure implies an on-campus delivery, typical for J.D. programs at the Beasley School of Law.

Curriculum Overview

The M.P.H. degree component requires the successful completion of 45 credits. As part of the dual degree structure, each school (Law and Public Health) will accept up to 12 credits of work from selected courses at the other school in fulfillment of its respective degree requirements.

The typical program structure is as follows:

• Year 1: Students must successfully complete the first year of law school classes with a GPA of 2.50 or higher.

• Year 2: Students take the core curriculum for the M.P.H. program, plus Professional Responsibility at the law school.

• Years 3 and 4: Students take electives from both schools and complete their M.P.H. Fieldwork experience.

Admissions Requirements

For the J.D./M.P.H. dual degree program, prospective students should note the following:

• Applicants must apply separately to both the J.D. program and the M.P.H. program.

• Students can apply to both programs concurrently before starting or apply to the M.P.H. program during their first year of law school.

• The LSAT is required for the J.D. application. The GRE is not required for dual degree students who have been admitted into the Law School.

A prerequisite for continuing in the dual degree program is the successful completion of the first year of law school classes with a GPA of 2.50 or higher.

Career & Practical Experience

The M.P.H. component includes a fieldwork experience, allowing students to apply their public health knowledge in a practical setting. This dual degree is particularly suited for law students with an undergraduate or graduate degree in the life sciences or those with an interest in public policy, aiming for careers that bridge legal and public health domains.