North Carolina State University and Campbell Law School have announced a new dual degree in public administration and law. The program marks the state’s first JD/MPA from two separate institutions of higher learning.
“This is a unique and efficient public-private partnership for the 21st century,” said Dean Melissa Essary of Campbell Law School. “We believe generations of future North Carolina leaders and legislators will be graduates of this dual degree program.”
Students who complete the new program will be awarded both an MPA from NC State and a JD from Campbell Law. If pursued separately, it would take at least five years to complete both degrees but with the new dual degree program, students can receive both degrees in four years.
“Our state needs committed leaders, and the partnership between NC State’s MPA program and Campbell Law School fits hand and glove,” said Dr. Richard Kearney, director of NC State’s School of Public and International Affairs.
The dual degree program will begin in the fall 2010. Students must apply to both programs separately and be accepted to each before beginning the dual degree program. For more information, visit pa.chass.ncsu.edu
