MSc in Real Estate and The Built Environment / Juris Doctor in Denver United States | University of Denver

A structured dual degree initiative combines two master's programs or pairs a master's with a JD program, resulting in two distinct degrees. All formal dual degree proposals require authorization from both the Graduate Council and the Senior Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Education.

Formal dual degree programs fall into two categories. The first type integrates two different academic fields, requiring students to fulfill two separate core curricula while minimizing elective requirements. The second type combines two specializations within a single discipline, allowing students to share core courses between programs while completing distinct elective sets.

Dual degrees must be pursued simultaneously rather than sequentially. To satisfy this condition, prospective dual degree candidates must enroll in both programs for a complete academic year (three quarters or two semesters). For one-year programs, students must join the second program no later than the first admission term after completing half (50%) of their initial program's coursework.

JD credit requirements with dual degree: 80 semester credits
JD credit reduction through dual degree: 10 semester credits (from standard 90-credit JD requirement)
MS credit requirements with dual degree: 35 quarter credits
MS credit reduction: 13 quarter credits (from standard 48-credit MS requirement)
Total minimum credits for dual degree: 115 (80 semester credits plus 35 quarter credits)