J.D. Criminal Justice Studies
Four years, two degrees, countless career options.
UND’s Criminal Justice Studies M.S./J.D. joint degree opens doors. This program will provide you with advanced knowledge in the law and criminal justice at an accelerated pace. The JD courses are offered on campus only, while the Criminal Justice Studies courses are offered online and on-campus.
- Program type:
- Doctoral Degree
- Format:
- On Campus or Online
- Est. time to complete:
- 4 years
- Credit hours:
- 114 (81 JD, 24 MSCJS)
Why pursue joint Criminal Justice Studies (M.S./J.D.) programs?
UND's Joint Criminal Justice Studies (M.S./J.D.) Program
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Double your network when you build connections through the law school and UND's College of Arts & Sciences. In both the legal and criminal justice world, contacts are invaluable.
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Get valuable on-the-ground expertise through the School of Law's Externship and Field Placement program. This program has placed students in federal courts, non-profit organizations and other offices.
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Work at an accelerated pace by dual-counting credits. Most students graduate in four years.
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Receive a high-quality legal and criminal justice education at an affordable price in an intimate environment that values students as people.
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Take unique electives in rural criminology and tribal justice. Both are understudied aspects of our criminal justice system.
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Pay less. UND School of Law has the lowest cost of attendance for any ranked law school in the country. We are consistently recognized as a best value law school and rank in the top 10 law schools with the least student debt.
What can I do with a joint Criminal Justice Studies (M.S./J.D.) degree?
Online Criminal Justice Studies Master's Degree
Leaders in Law
UND students gain field experience at the North Dakota Supreme Court.