Dual Degree Programs J.D./M.B.A. Program
Boston College Law School and the Carroll School of Management at Boston College offer a combined J.D./M.B.A. program for the lawyer who also wishes to be trained as a business professional. Credit for one semester in the M.B.A. program is given toward the J.D. degree, and credit for one semester in the law school is given toward the M.B.A. degree. Both degrees can be obtained within four academic years rather than the five required for completing the two degrees separately. Interested students may obtain information from the law school's admissions office. Students will need to apply to and be admitted by each school independently. For information on the M.B.A. program, contact the Carroll School of Management, at Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA 02167.
J.D./M.S.W. Program
Boston College Law School and the Boston College School of Social Work offer a program leading to both Juris Doctor and Master of Social Work degrees in four rather than the usual five years. The joint J.D./M.S.W. is designed for students interested in serving the legal and social welfare needs of individuals, families, groups and communities. Students are required to be independently admitted to both schools. Interested students may obtain additional information about the M.S.W. program by contacting the Graduate School of Social Work, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA 02167.
J.D./M.Ed. or M.A. in Education
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The dual degree program in Law and Education is designed for students who are
interested in serving the combined legal and educational needs for students,
families and communities in our nation. The program reflects the university's
mission to promote social justice and to prepare men and women for service to
others. Both the J.D. and M.Ed can be obtained in three years through this program,
and designed to serve the needs of persons who wish to combine knowledge about
education and applied psychology with legal knowledge and skills to better serve
their clients and constituencies. Applicants to this program must apply separately
for admission to each school. To apply to the
Lynch Graduate School of Education, please contact their admissions office
at Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA 02167.
Other Dual Degree Programs
Students interested in programs with other schools and departments at Boston College or with other universities in the Boston area may receive permission to pursue individualized dual degree programs. Approximately ten students are involved in such programs annually with the approval of the two participating schools. For example, a number of students currently are involved in a dual International Relations/Law degree program through the Fletcher School at Tufts University. Tuition for dual programs is arranged separately.