Juris Doctor/Master in Applied Politics

This joint degree, which is only the second of its kind in the country, is a collaboration of the University’s nationally recognized School of Law, Bliss Institute of Applied Politics and the Department of Political Science. It combines the Juris Doctor and the Master of Applied Politics degrees allowing students to complete requirements with 18 fewer credits than if they took the programs consecutively.

Admission Requirements

To be accepted into the program, a student must meet the admission requirements of the School of Law, the Graduate School, and the Department of Political Science.

Akron Advantage

A unique combination of initiatives, traits, competencies and past successes at The University of Akron give our students a competitive edge after graduation. There are many components to this "Akron Advantage", including Documented Excellence through the University