Juris Doctor and MA in Mass Communication in Charlotte United States | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The Juris Doctor (J.D.) and Master of Arts in Mass Communication (M.A.M.C.) programs can be pursued simultaneously through a specialized dual degree track focusing on media law and policy, offered jointly by UNC's School of Law and School of Media and Journalism. Prospective students must secure separate admission to both the law school and the M.A.M.C. program to qualify for the combined J.D./M.A.M.C. pathway. Students generally undertake the mandatory first-year law curriculum in their initial year of the dual program. To earn the J.D., participants must fulfill 86 credit hours, with the option to count up to 12 credits from approved M.A.M.C. courses. Similarly, the M.A.M.C. requires 39 credits, permitting up to 12 credits from eligible J.D. classes. This structure enables students to complete both degrees with a total of 101 credits, typically spanning four years, though timelines may vary based on individual progress. Both degrees must be finished before conferral, with students applying for simultaneous graduation in the same term. Those who discontinue the dual program may face additional course requirements if pursuing either degree independently later.