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dual degree Community Planning and Law at University of Maryland, College Park

University of Maryland, College Park, United States

Programme overview

abstract The University of Maryland School of Law on the Baltimore campus (UMB) will accept up to 9 credits of MCP coursework towards the JD degree, and the Urban Studies and Planning Program will accept up to 9 credits of JD coursework towards the MCP degree. This means that students who complete both programs can save up to 18 credits. Applicants must apply to each program separately and be accepted by both programs.

Duration: 48 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: College Park, MD, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Research Design and Application, Research Methods, Land Use Planning: Concepts and Techniques, The Planning Process, Planning History and Theory, Planning Economics. The degree requires 48 credits in total.

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Entry requirements

Graduate admission requirements: Statement of Purpose Transcript(s) TOEFL/IELTS/PTE ( international graduate students ) | Programme-specific: Letters of Recommendation (3) CV/Resume Portfolio PDF Upload (optional) Writing Samples (optional, up to 3) Must apply to the M.C.P. and law programs separately and be accepted by both programs Applicants for the dual degree in Community Planning/Juris Doctor should use following four-letter code on the online application: LCPL For more information about the law program, visit The University of Maryland School of Law . For the statement of purpose, in addition to the stated requirements, students should discuss specific interest in pursuing a concurrent dual degree within two programs. The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is required and must be submitted directly to the Maryland School of Law.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 48 credits

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.umd.edu/admissions

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