J.D./M.P.A. or M.U.P.
NYU School of Law offers dual degree programs leading to a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and either a Masters of Public Administration (M.P.A.) or Masters of Urban Planning (M.U.P.). Students can pursue a J.D./M.P.A. or a J.D./M.P.U. with the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at NYU.
The program at Wagner prepares students to become future leaders of public, nonprofit, and health institutions as well as private organizations serving the public sector. Trained in management, policy, and finance, NYU Wagner students graduate with the skills needed to confront society's most pressing problems.
NYU School of Law applies twelve credits from Wagner toward the J.D. degree. Likewise, Wagner applies sixteen credits from NYU School of Law toward the M.P.A. or M.U.P. The M.P.A. and M.P.U. programs each consist of 60 credits.
Both programs have a School-Wide core requirement which include four to five school-wide courses:
- Statistical Methods for Public, Nonprofit and Health Management (plus SPSS Laboratory
- Microeconomics for Public management, Planning and Analysis (plus Discussion)
- Managing Public Service Organizations (plus Discussion)
- Financial Management for Public, Nonprofit and Health Organizations (plus Discussion)
- Introduction to Public Policy (only required for the M.P.A. program
The students in the M.P.A. program choose one of four areas of specialization: Public Policy Analysis, Management of Public and Nonprofit Organizations, Financial Management and Public Finance, International Policy and Management.
The students in the M.U.P. program choose one of three areas of specialization: Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation, Economic Development and Housing Policy, and International Development Planning. Students usually complete both degrees in four years.
Students complete the following required Urban Planning core courses:
- P11.1603 Introduction to Urban Planning: Practice and Methods
- P11.1605 Land Use Law
- P11.1620 Introduction to Urban Physical Design
- P11.2608 Urban Economics
- P11.2660 History & Theory of Urban Planning
For students following the International Specialization:
- P11.1603 Introduction to Urban Planning: Practice and Methods
- P11.2214 Institutions, Governance & International Development
- P11.2608 Urban Economics
- P11.2665 Decentralized Development Planning
- P11.2660 History & Theory of Urban Planning
As a graduation requirement, students must complete an end event, the year-long Capstone course. The Capstone course, a team-based project on a subject related to their area of specialization. Capstone projects are year-long (2 credits each semester) and began during the fall semester. Below are the choices for projects:
- Advanced Project in Management and Finance
- Applied Research in Public Finance and Policy
- Advanced Project in Public Policy Analysis
- Advanced Project in Policy and Management
- Advanced Project in the International Public Policy and Management
- Workshop in Urban Planning
Students must be admitted to both schools independently. Applications may be filed simultaneously before enrolling at either school, or during the first year at either school. Students are expected to spend three consecutive semesters at the School of Public Service and complete five semesters at the NYU School of Law. The final semester must also be spent at the NYU School of Law. Students may not receive either degree until they have completed all coursework for both degrees.
Students interested in the program, and those already enrolled, are invited to contact Amy Chu, Senior Director of Academic Services and Registration (acadservices@exchange.law.nyu.edu or 212-998-6020), to discuss their options. Students with specific questions about the M.P.A. degree program at the Wagner School should contact Katty Jones, Director of Program Services, at katty.jones@nyu.edu or 212-998-7411. Students with specific questions about the M.U.P. degree program at the Wagner School should contact Debra Cabrera, Director of Student Services, at debra.cabrera@nyu.edu or 212-998-7476.
For information about applying to the M.P.A. or M.U.P. programs contact:
Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
Office of Admissions
New York University
4 Washington Square North
New York, NY 10003
(212) 998-7414