Joint Master of Arts in History and Juris Doctor
Wayne State's Master of Arts in History and Juris Doctor (MA/JD) provides interdisciplinary training in history and law for students interested in legal academia or in law-related career paths, such as public policy or government work.
Students who have successfully completed their first year at the Wayne State Law School may apply for admission to the joint degree. The history department now offers courses both at our campus in the heart of Detroit's cultural center and online, making earning your master's degree more accessible than ever.
Completing the 30-credit master's program requires only one additional semester of study beyond the time required for the JD. Students in the program take seminars in legal history, history electives suitable to their interests, and write a master's essay on a topic related to legal history. The joint MA/JD program leads to a simultaneous receipt of an M.A. from the Department of History and a JD from the Law School.
Admissions
See history graduate admissions for more information.
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Contact 💬
Karen Marrero, history graduate director
karen.marrero@wayne.edu