Interdisciplinary study at Penn State

Customize your legal education with rigorous courses or joint degree options.

Graduate Coursework

Penn State Law students can customize their legal education by applying up to 12 course credits from any graduate discipline toward their J.D. requirements.

Joint Degree Programs

Penn State Law offers several established joint degree programs so that they may earn a J.D. and a masters or Ph.D. at Penn State at the same time. 

Established Joint Degree Programs

These joint degree programs generally allow students to complete a J.D. and mater's or Ph.D. on an accelerated timeframe. Opportunities include:

School of International Affairs:

• J.D./Master of International Affairs (M.I.A.)

Smeal College of Business:

• J.D./Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications:

• J.D./Master of Arts (M.A.) in Media Studies

College of Education:

• J.D./Master of Arts (M.A.) in Educational Theory and Policy
• J.D./Doctor of Educational Theory and Policy (Ph.D.)
• J.D./Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Higher Education
• J.D./Doctor of Higher Education (Ph.D./D.Ed.)
• J.D./Master of Educational Leadership (M.Ed.)
• J.D./Doctor of Educational Leadership (Ph.D./D.Ed.)

College of Health and Human Development:

• J.D./Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.)

College of the Liberal Arts:

• J.D./Master of Science (M.S.) in Human Resources and Employment Relations

College of Medicine:

• J.D./Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)

Further Interdisciplinary Opportunities 

For further information about opportunities to study in a law-related area of interest to you, please contact the Penn State Law Admissions Office at admissions@pennstatelaw.psu.edu