CATALOG 2006-2007 - Syracuse University College of Law

J.D./Law and Environ mental Studies
Students may earn a joint J.D./M.S. or
J.D./Ph.D. in environmental science focusing
on the legal aspects of resource conservation
and environmental protection. Students
enrolled in this program concentrate in: environmental
land-use planning, water resources,
environmental education/communications,
environmental assessment and impact analysis,
or policy administration. Students who are
more interested in an applied degree may
earn a joint J.D./M.S. of professional studies, a
30-credit program with no thesis requirement.
A background in science at the undergraduate
level is desired for the master’s degree or
Ph.D. Interested students may also earn a
Certificate of Graduate Study in Environmental
Decision Making, a 15-credit program
designed for graduate students enrolled in
law, management, public administration, or
information studies programs at Syracuse
University. Students take coursework at
the State University of New York College of
Environmental Science and Forestry, adjacent
to the Syracuse University campus. The
program exposes students to specialized
environmental study relevant to their primary
professional interests. The distinctive environmental
orientation of this certificate program
will help students understand the complexities
of environmental decision making from their
individual professional perspectives.
J.D./Master of Public Administration
A partnership of law and public administration
is essential to effective government. The public
administration program educates individuals
to work in government agencies and in organizations
that conduct substantial business with
government agencies.
The highly respected Maxwell School of
Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse,
where students pursue the M.P.A., is the oldest
academic training program of its kind in
the United States. Since its establishment in
1924, the Maxwell School’s Master of Public
Administration Program and its outstanding
faculty have greatly influenced the growth and
development of public administration. More
than 6,000 Maxwell School alumni worldwide
work in federal, state, and local governments;
nonprofit agencies; private firms; and colleges
and universities.
Students may obtain the J.D. and M.P.A. in
three years instead of the four necessary to
earn both degrees independently.
Other Joint Degree Opportunities
The faculties of the College of Law and other
SU graduate departments have authorized
additional joint degree programs to accommodate
student interests and career aspirations.
Students may pursue master’s or doctoral
degrees in conjunction with the J.D. in the
following areas:
> Economics > Library science
> English > Philosophy
> Fine arts > Political science
> History > Resource managment
> Information studies
> International relations
> Social work
Interdisciplinary Study
In addition to the formal joint degree
programs, an array of interdisciplinary study
opportunities exists for students during their
three years of study at the College of Law.
Interdisciplinary course credit may be awarded
for courses in such areas as philosophy, education,
business, communications, international
relations, psychology, social work, and public
administration, to name a few.
Students who do not enroll in a joint degree
program may, upon petition, earn up to six
academic credits toward the J.D. degree by
successfully completing graduate-level
offerings in other Syracuse University colleges
or other accredited colleges or universities.
The Syracuse University graduate catalog
contains course descriptions for all graduatelevel
courses at SU. A copy of the catalog may
be obtained from the Graduate Enrollment
Management Center, Suite 303 Bowne Hall,
Syracuse University, Syracuse NY 13244-1200;
315-443-4492.
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