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Juris Doctor/Master of Communication Management (JD/MCG) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The dual JD/Master of Communication Management combines law with communication management study at the School of Communication (Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism).

Faculty: Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism / Gould School of Law  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Students complete 20 units (five courses) of communication courses: one core class from their preferred track, one methods course, CMGT 597a and 597b (taken in the third year), and two further core or elective courses. Year one is required law courses; years two and three combine 20 communication units and 46 law units, of which 8 law units are accepted toward the Annenberg degree, plus three or more semesters of Professional Legal Experience.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application to the dual degree should be made before completing 15 units of law work or 8 units toward the master's degree. Admission by the law school to the JD is evaluated as a substitute for GRE scores.

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