Juris Doctor/MS Environmental Science and Management at Duquesne University

Duquesne University offers the PhD of Juris Doctor/MS Environmental Science and Management as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Pittsburgh , United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for juris doctor/ms environmental science and management and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2027.

About Juris Doctor/MS Environmental Science and Management

Juris Doctor/MS Environmental Science and Management Joint Degree

Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University and School of Science and Engineering

A student may earn both the Juris Doctor and a Master of Science in Environmental Science and Management in four years rather than the usual five in the day program. Part-time day and evening students may also benefit from these programs.

Candidates may begin their study in either the School of Science and Engineering or in the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University.

The first year of study in the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University is taken solely in the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University.
The remainder of the programs may be taken jointly in both schools.
Candidates must begin their study in the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University prior to substantially completing the requirements for the master's degree.

Credit Requirements

Specific course requirements and limitations may be obtained from the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University Registrar's Office.

15 credit hours of course work permitted per semester including courses from both disciplines
3 credit hours may be permitted for a Law School clinical course
Students are required to provide the Law School Registrar with a copy of their graduate elective course schedule

Applications

Candidates for this program apply to each school independently and, upon admission, are expected to consult with the program director in each school to plan their perspective programs.

Application instructions for the J.D. degree are available on the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University's application process page.

Application instructions for the M.S. in Environmental Science and Management are available on the graduate program admission pages.

Disciplines

Thomas R. Kline School of Law

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Juris Doctor/MS Environmental Science and Management at Duquesne University

Entry Requirements

Complete Your Application

All prospective graduate students will be required to submit official transcripts from all colleges attended. Most programs require letters of recommendation and a personal statement. GMAT and LSAT scores are required for the schools of Business and Law, respectively. GRE scores are required for most doctoral programs and some master's programs. Other requirements could include a writing sample, resume, audition or interview.

International Students

If your undergraduate and/or graduate degrees are from an institution located outside of the United States, you must use a transcript credential evaluation service to obtain a course-by-course report. The official reports must be sent directly to Duquesne University from the organization you order through and will qualify as official transcripts. Please review our Transcript Credential Evaluation Instructions.

Application Deadlines

Application deadlines vary by program. Many programs allow students to apply for the fall or spring semester. Some programs also allow for a summer start term.

Credit transfers

Generally, an academic department may accept credits from a regionally-accredited university that correspond to the Duquesne curriculum and in which you have earned at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
The program director of the program or department offering the course establishes the final determination of the acceptance or denial of transfer credits.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Tuition and Fee Information for Juris Doctor/MS Environmental Science and Management at Duquesne University

How to Apply for Juris Doctor/MS Environmental Science and Management at Duquesne University

Each graduate and professional program manages their own admissions process, but the application for most programs is the Graduate Application.

Juris Doctor/MS Environmental Science and Management at Duquesne University

Duquesne University

United States of America, Pittsburgh