Juris Doctor/Master of Arts in Political Science

Marquette University offers one of the best master of arts programs in political science in the United States. The program is both rigorous and flexible, and it provides a strong foundation for further graduate or law study, as well as for careers in government or in non-governmental organizations which require an understanding of politics and public policy. Marquette students can select the dual degree options offered below. The political science master's program is also available as an Accelerated Degree program, providing Marquette students an opportunity to earn their bachelor and master's degree in five years, saving significant time and money. The Department of Political Science, in conjunction with the Law School, offers a program of dual study leading to a master of arts degree in political science and a juris doctor degree.

Students seeking admission to the dual program must apply to both the Graduate School and the Law School and must meet the admission requirements for each, but their application to the Graduate School may include LSAT scores in lieu of GRE scores. Students start this dual program as a law student. Upon completion of the law program, students will be officially admitted to the political science program for completion of the remainder of the dual program.

Dual program students complete 81 credit hours in the Law School, 21 credit hours in political science, and 9 credit hours in dual program courses. In addition, applicants for the political science master of arts program who already hold a J.D. degree may request that a maximum of 9 credits from their previous law studies be counted toward the fulfillment of their master of arts degree requirements.

In general, dual program students will pay tuition at the full-time (flat tuition) Law School rate while a full-time law student, regardless of whether or not they are taking additional graduate courses. Upon receiving the juris doctor degree, dual program students will pay Graduate School tuition at the per credit rate for graduate courses. Part-time law students will pay the per credit Law School rate for all courses.

Copies of all current and previous colleges/university transcripts except Marquette.1 Three letters of recommendation. GRE test scores (general test only) are required. Waived for domestic students with an overall GPA of 3.500 or above. A statement of purpose. For international applicants only: an overall minimum TOEFL score of 100 or other acceptable proof of English proficiency. The minimum acceptable undergraduate (or graduate, where applicable) GPA is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.