MSc in Labor Relations and Human Resources/Juris Doctor in Kingston United States | University of Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island | Kingston United States
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Qualification
Combined Graduate / Doctoral Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 30,652
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

Explore in-depth research on employment and workplace relations through this joint degree program, a collaboration between the University of Rhode Island's Charles T. Schmidt, Jr. Labor Research Center and Roger Williams University School of Law.

This intensive program allows you to obtain both a Master of Science in Labor Relations and Human Resources alongside a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. By coordinating coursework between both institutions, you can shorten the total duration required to complete both degrees by as much as 12 months.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must apply to and be accepted into each program separately and inform both schools of their intention to pursue the dual degree program Ordinarily applications to the separate institutions should be filed simultaneously even if the student will not be taking courses at both institutions during the first year of study However a student already matriculated in either the JD or MSLRHR program could apply to the other institution in order to pursue the dual degree prior to the end of the first year of study

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in the undergraduate career that can be confirmed with official transcripts from the institution.
TOEFL IBT -
An overall score of 80 or above 82 for teaching assistantship consideration AND
Minimum scores in the following areas -
Reading 19
Writing 18
Listening 17
Speaking 18 the suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 20.
If you are below the minimum in one area by two points or in two areas by one point but have an overall score of 80 or above the Dean will make a determination if you can be considered.
IELTS -
International English Language Testing System IELTS All scores must be sent directly to URI Required minimum score of 6.5 AND minimum scores in the following areas -
Reading 6.5
Writing 6.5
Listening 6.5
Speaking 6.5. The suggested minimum speaking score for a teaching assistantship is 7.
The minimum score on the Paper-based TOEFL is 550.

Pearson Test of English - Required minimum scores are Reading 53 Writing 59 Listening 47 and Speaking 47 - 62 for international teaching assistants.

Tuition USD 30,652

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