USC School of International Relations

Joint Professional Degree Programs

This is an excerpt from the title page of the USC Catalogue. The USC Catalogue is the document of authority for all students. The program requirements listed in the USC Catalogue supersede any information which may be contained in any bulletin of any school or department. The university reserves the right to change its policies, rules, regulations, requirements for graduation, course offerings and any other contents of this catalogue at any time.

Master of Arts, Politics and International Relations/Juris Doctor(M.A./J.D.)

The M.A./J.D. is awarded after the completion of course work in both the School of International Relations and USC Law School. The first year is ordinarily devoted to completing core law courses. The second and third (and optional fourth) years of the program include six courses in the School of International Relations, an additional 40 units in the Law School, and a substantive paper. All M.A./J.D. students take two IR theory and methods courses and two domain courses. The remaining two IR courses are electives. Law courses must include either LAW 601, LAW 662 or LAW 764 and one additional international law course. All M.A./J.D. students must submit a substantive paper or alternative project. Students may submit a paper or project based on original work, or a revised version of a research paper or detailed policy memorandum. The two degrees must be awarded concurrently. Admission to the M.A./J.D. program is contingent upon admission to both the Law School and the School of International Relations; however, applications to the joint degree program may be made to the School of International Relations during the first fall semester of USC Law studies.

MA/JD Program Requirements

Master of Arts, Politics and International Relations/Master of Public Administration (M.A./M.P.A.)

This dual degree program allows students to work in both fields of study simultaneously and attain the dual degree within three years. M.A./M.P.A. students must complete a minimum of six courses in International Relations (an International Policy Analysis course, one regional course, one functional course, three IR electives), write a substantive paper, and demonstrate 4th level proficiency in a foreign language. They must complete the Master in Public Administration requirements which includes three CORE courses (PUAD 500, 512, 595), one methods course (506, 525 or 558), and PUAD 585 Human Behavior in Public Organizations. Students with less than 25 months of professional employment experience must take an internship that includes a 1-unit seminar. Admission to the M.A./M.P.A. is contingent upon admission to both the School of International Relations and the School of Policy Planning and Development. The dual degree program provides the optimal combination of theory and practice coursework needed for qualify degree recipients for a wide range of sector careers in international policy and management.

MA/MPA Program Requirements

Master of Arts, Politics and International Relations/Master of Planning (M.A./M.PL.)

This dual degree program allows students to work in both fields of study simultaneously and attain the dual degree within three years (students may extend the dual degree to four years). M.A./M.Pl. students must complete a minimum of six courses in International Relations (an International Policy Analysis course, one regional course, one functional course, three IR electives), write a substantive paper, and demonstrate 4th level proficiency in a foreign language. They must also complete the Master of Planning requirements of six core courses (14 units) (PLUS 501, 502, 505, 506, 507, 509) and 12 units of electives in planning (including a domestic or international laboratory/workshop). Admission to the M.A./M.Pl. is contingent upon admission to both the School of International Relations and the School of Policy Planning and Development. The dual degree program provides the optimal combination of theory and practice coursework needed for qualify degree holders for a wide range of private, public and non profit sector careers with government agencies, consulting firms, corporations, utilities, international technical assistance programs, and special interest organizations.

MA/MPL Program Requirements

	Joint Professional Degree Programs This is an excerpt from the title page of the USC Catalogue. The USC Catalogue is the document of authority for all students. The program requirements listed in the USC Catalogue supersede any information which may be contained in any bulletin of any school or department. The university reserves the right to change its policies, rules, regulations, requirements for graduation, course offerings and any other contents of this catalogue at any time. Master of Arts, Politics and International Relations/Juris Doctor(M.A./J.D.) The M.A./J.D. is awarded after the completion of course work in both the School of International Relations and USC Law School. The first year is ordinarily devoted to completing core law courses. The second and third (and optional fourth) years of the program include six courses in the School of International Relations, an additional 40 units in the Law School, and a substantive paper. All M.A./J.D. students take two IR theory and methods courses and two domain courses. The remaining two IR courses are electives. Law courses must include either LAW 601, LAW 662 or LAW 764 and one additional international law course. All M.A./J.D. students must submit a substantive paper or alternative project. Students may submit a paper or project based on original work, or a revised version of a research paper or detailed policy memorandum. The two degrees must be awarded concurrently. Admission to the M.A./J.D. program is contingent upon admission to both the Law School and the School of International Relations; however, applications to the joint degree program may be made to the School of International Relations during the first fall semester of USC Law studies. MA/JD Program Requirements Master of Arts, Politics and International Relations/Master of Public Administration (M.A./M.P.A.) This dual degree program allows students to work in both fields of study simultaneously and attain the dual degree within three years. M.A./M.P.A. students must complete a minimum of six courses in International Relations (an International Policy Analysis course, one regional course, one functional course, three IR electives), write a substantive paper, and demonstrate 4th level proficiency in a foreign language. They must complete the Master in Public Administration requirements which includes three CORE courses (PUAD 500, 512, 595), one methods course (506, 525 or 558), and PUAD 585 Human Behavior in Public Organizations. Students with less than 25 months of professional employment experience must take an internship that includes a 1-unit seminar. Admission to the M.A./M.P.A. is contingent upon admission to both the School of International Relations and the School of Policy Planning and Development. The dual degree program provides the optimal combination of theory and practice coursework needed for qualify degree recipients for a wide range of sector careers in international policy and management. MA/MPA Program Requirements Master of Arts, Politics and International Relations/Master of Planning (M.A./M.PL.) This dual degree program allows students to work in both fields of study simultaneously and attain the dual degree within three years (students may extend the dual degree to four years). M.A./M.Pl. students must complete a minimum of six courses in International Relations (an International Policy Analysis course, one regional course, one functional course, three IR electives), write a substantive paper, and demonstrate 4th level proficiency in a foreign language. They must also complete the Master of Planning requirements of six core courses (14 units) (PLUS 501, 502, 505, 506, 507, 509) and 12 units of electives in planning (including a domestic or international laboratory/workshop). Admission to the M.A./M.Pl. is contingent upon admission to both the School of International Relations and the School of Policy Planning and Development. The dual degree program provides the optimal combination of theory and practice coursework needed for qualify degree holders for a wide range of private, public and non profit sector careers with government agencies, consulting firms, corporations, utilities, international technical assistance programs, and special interest organizations. MA/MPL Program Requirements