Dual MPH/JD Program

Program Highlights & Accreditation

The University of Southern Maine’s Muskie School of Public Service offers a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program, which can be pursued as part of an accelerated J.D./M.P.H. dual degree in collaboration with Maine Law. This program allows students to earn both degrees in four years instead of the typical five. The M.P.H. component focuses on providing interdisciplinary knowledge and skills for the growing field of regulatory compliance and public health policy.

Specific accreditation details for the M.P.H. program (e.g., CEPH) are not mentioned in the provided context.

Delivery Modes

The J.D./M.P.H. dual degree program is described as an accelerated program. Completion of the dual degree in four years may require some summer classes. Other specific delivery formats for the M.P.H. portion (such as on-campus, online, full-time, or part-time) are not explicitly detailed, beyond its integration into this accelerated dual degree structure.

Curriculum Overview

The standalone M.P.H. program typically requires 45 credit hours. Within the dual degree, students engage in a combined course of study that includes upper-level law courses, public health courses, a health-related externship, and a health-focused writing project. The dual degree program allows for the cross-counting of pre-approved courses from each school, resulting in a total of 111 credits for both degrees, rather than 135 if pursued separately. Faculty at both schools collaborate to create an individualized program for each student.

Admissions Requirements

Separate admission to both the J.D. program at Maine Law and the M.P.H. program at the University of Southern Maine’s Muskie School of Public Service is required. For more information on the application process, see the application page . Specific prerequisites for the M.P.H. program (e.g., GPA, prior coursework) are not detailed in this document.

Cost & Financial Aid

Specific tuition figures for the M.P.H. program or the dual degree are not provided in this document. Information regarding tuition, fees, and financial aid options can be found on the Maine Law Tuition and Fees page and Applying for Financial Aid page .

Career & Practical Experience

The dual J.D./M.P.H. program prepares students for careers in the growing field of regulatory compliance and public health policy. Practical experience is a component of the curriculum, with students undertaking a health-related externship .