Five concurrent degree options are available to our law students. Four of them allow students to complete two degrees in less time than if they were earned separately, while the fifth (JD/MD) allows students to complete both degrees simultaneously. The programs are:
JD/MBA Program (Juris Doctor/Master of Business Administration)
JD/MPA Program (Juris Doctor/Master of Public Administration)
JD/MPH Program (Juris Doctor/Master of Public Health)
JD/MPS Program (Juris Doctor/Master of Public Service)
JD/MD Program (Juris Doctor/Medical Doctor)
All five programs require admission to the UALR Bowen School of Law as well as the other institution. The decision to seek a concurrent degree need not be made before entering law school, but must be made before completing one of the courses of study. The sooner you embark on a concurrent program, the better your opportunity to take advantage of single courses that count toward both programs.
Official JD/MBA Program Description (pdf)
JD/MBA Declaration (pdf)
The UALR Bowen School of Law and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock College of Business offer a concurrent JD/MBA program. The program allows cross-credit for certain specified courses, offering a potential savings of 12 credit hours in the total credit hours otherwise required for both degrees.
Admission to both programs must be obtained separately, and a “Declaration of Intent to Pursue Concurrent Degree Programs” must be filed with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of the Bowen School of Law and with the Director of Graduate Studies of the College of Business.
For more information contact:
Valerie D. Nation, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
UALR Bowen School of Law
501.683.4884
Dr. Robert Oliva
Associate Dean for Graduate Studies
UALR College of Business
501.569.3352
Official JD/MPA Program Description (pdf)
The UALR Bowen School of Law and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Graduate Program of Public Administration offer a concurrent JD/MPA program. The program allows cross-credit for certain specified courses, offering a potential savings of 27credit hours in the total credit hours otherwise required for both degrees.
Admission to both programs must be obtained separately, and a “Declaration of Intent to Pursue Concurrent Degree Programs” must be filed with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs of the Bowen School of Law and with the MPA Program Coordinator, Graduate Program of Public Administration.
For more information contact:
Valerie D. Nation, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
UALR Bowen School of Law
501.683.4884
MPA Program Coordinator, Graduate Program of Public Administration
UALR Institute of Government
501.569.3211
Official Program Description (pdf)
JD/MPH Declaration (pdf)
The UALR Bowen School of Law and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health offer a concurrent JD/MPH program. Admission to both programs must be obtained separately, and a "Declaration of Intent to Pursue Concurrent Degree Programs" must be filed with the Associate Deans of both colleges.
Deadlines
You must take the LSAT, which is accepted by both programs for admission consideration. JD students are advised to submit their completed application, which includes LSAT results, between September 1 and January 1, although they will be accepted up to April 15. In order to be accepted at COPH, applications should be submitted by April 1, accompanied by LSAT results.
Program Updates
Pursuant to Part II.A of the Official Program Description, the School of Law Associate Dean for Academic Affairs has approved the following three courses for credit toward the JD: (1) Regulation of Environmental Health; (2) Healthcare Policy and American Society; and (3) Public Health Law. In addition, the College of Public Health Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs has approved the following two courses for credit toward the MPH: (1) Family Law and (2) Bio-Ethics Seminar.
For more information contact:
Diane S. Mackey, Director of the JD/MPH program
4301 West Markham St., #820 Little Rock, AR 72205
866.330.9464 (toll free)
501.526.6673
Official JD/MPS Program Description (pdf)
JD/MPS Declaration (pdf)
The UALR Bowen School of Law and the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service offer a concurrent JD/MPS program. This is the only degree of its kind in the country. The program allows cross-credit for certain specified courses, offering a potential savings of 20 credit hours in the total credit hours otherwise required for both degrees.
Admission to both programs must be obtained separately, and a “Declaration of Intent to Pursue Concurrent Degree Programs” must be filed with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of the Bowen School of Law and with the Director of Student Services for the Clinton School.
For more information contact:
Valerie D. Nation, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
UALR Bowen School of Law
501.683.4884
Official JD/MD Program Description (pdf)
The UALR Bowen School of Law and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine offer a concurrent JD/MD program. Although no time or credit hour savings will be realized, several major advantages will be offered in this combined degree program. A student will enter the program knowing that they are on track to receive both degrees; a longer than normal deferral period will be allowed by the medical school; and the law school course work can have a focus on health law.
Admission to both programs must be obtained separately, and a “Declaration of Intent to Pursue Concurrent Degree Programs” must be filed with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs of the Bowen School of Law and with the Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs of the College of Medicine.
For more information contact:
Valerie D. Nation, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
UALR Bowen School of Law
501.683.4884
Richard P. Wheeler, M.D.
Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
Revised: 7/23/2008