Catholic University of America Multiple locations
Washington, D. C. , Washington, D.C. , United States
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Overview
The History and Law program from Catholic University of America is designed to allow students to complete the two degrees in less time (with fewer courses and credit hours) than if they did the two degree programs separately.
Legal practice requires fluency in information retrieval, research, analysis, and writing. Moreover, understanding of historical circumstances in which legal precedent has evolved is central to many fields of law. For these reasons, studying history at the graduate level can be a significant enhancement to legal career skills and prospects.
Other prospective students may be interested in eventually pursuing a Ph.D. in history, with the intention of an academic career in law and a particular interest in legal history, making an M.A. taken simultaneously with a J.D. a logical starting point. Additionally, some prospective students may simply be interested in continuing study of a subject about which they are passionate, while preparing for professional life.
Degree requirements
Students in the joint program must meet all the degree requirements for the J.D. Of the credit-hours earned toward the J.D., 9 may be applied toward the minimum of 30 credit-hours required for the M.A. in history (leaving a minimum of 7 courses or 21 credit-hours to be taken in History, of which one must be History 601). Most other requirements apply as for the basic MA: students in the joint program must meet the same language requirement and take the same comprehensive exams, although the joint program requires one research seminar instead of the two required for the basic MA.
Admission to Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law is a prerequisite for admission to the M.A./J.D. joint degree program. A student interested in the program would first matriculate in the law school and then apply to the joint degree program at the end of his/her first year of J.D. studies.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Of the credit-hours earned toward the J.D., 9 may be applied toward the minimum of 30 credit-hours required for the M.A. in history (leaving a minimum of 7 courses or 21 credit-hours to be taken in History, of which one must be History 601). Most other requirements apply as for the basic MA: students in the joint program must meet the same language requirement and take the same comprehensive exams, although the joint program requires one research seminar instead of the two required for the basic MA.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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- Apply before , International
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
51 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
History Civil & Private Law Public Law View 814 other Masters in History in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Every International applicant needs to return a completed application.
- Submit a $60 nonrefundable application fee. Payment must be in the form of a check or money order payable in U.S. currency to The Catholic University of America.
- Demonstrate English language proficiency
- Submit confirmation of financial support
- Submit secondary school report with translated transcripts
- Receive your admission packet with visa information
- Secondary School Report
- Official/Attested Copy of Transcripts
Tuition Fee
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International
52190 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26095 USD per semester during 60 months. -
National
52190 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26095 USD per semester during 60 months.
Living costs for Washington, D. C.
1705 - 2975 USD /month
Living costs
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