Joint Degree Programs
Joint Degree —Master of International Development and Juris Doctor
MID students are required to select a major from the three listed below.
Nongovernmental Organizations & Civil Societies
Development Planning & Environmental Sustainability
Human Security
Use this information in consultation with GSPIA’s Plan of Study and Law’s website information. Information is subject to change, consult with an advisor at each school.
Joint-degree students must have 3 terms of GSPIA residency.
Requirements for the joint degree MID/JD
GSPIA Core Requirements |
18 credits |
PIA 2020 Administration of Public Affairs |
|
PIA 2021 Global Governance* |
|
PIA 2022 Quantitative Methods |
|
PIA 2024 Economics for Public Affairs* |
|
PIA 2025/6 Microeconomics 1 or 2 (recommended) OR PIA 2026 Microeconomics 2 OR PIA 2027 Macroeconomics |
|
PIA 2028 Public Policy Analysis |
|
PIA 2094 Professional Development (0 credits) |
|
PIA 2098 Internship (0 credits) |
|
Degree Core Courses |
9 credits |
PIA 2501 Development Policy and Management |
|
|
|
PIA 2510 Economic Development and Policy Choices |
|
PIA 2096 Capstone Seminar (pre-req. PIA 2028) |
|
or |
|
|
|
PIA 2099 Thesis (pre-req. PIA 2028 + PIA 2003 + approval) |
|
Major Courses (see table below for Major-Specific requirements) |
9-12credits |
Minimum Required GSPIA Credits |
36 credits |
Juris Doctor requirements (see Law website for requirements) |
79 |
TOTAL Number of Credits for Joint Degree |
115 |
Major Specific Requirements:
Nongovernmental Organizations & Civil Societies
One of the following:
PIA 2526 Micropolitics: NGOs and Development
PIA 2528 Governance, Local Govt., Civil Society
Plus Two to Three approved NGOCS Major Courses**
Development Planning & Environmental Sustainability
One of the following:
PIA 2125 City & Region, Theory and Practice
PIA 2553 Global Health
PIA 2502 Global Environment
Plus Two to Three approved DPES Major Courses**
Human Security
PIA 2307 Human Security Plus Two to Three approved HS Major Courses** |
*PIA 2021 and PIA 2024 are GSPIA Core requirements; students may be waived based upon prior course work
**Students are required to take 9-12 credits of major-specific coursework. Exact amount depends upon waiver eligibility. Must earn a minimum of 26 GSPIA credits
Joint Degree —Master of International Development and Master of Business Administration
MID students are required to select a major from the three listed below.
Nongovernmental Organizations & Civil Societies
Development Planning & Environmental Sustainability
Human Security
Use this information in consultation with GSPIA’s Plan of Study and Business Administration’s website information. Information is subject to change, consult with an advisor at each school.
Joint-degree students must have 3 terms of GSPIA residency.
Requirements for the joint degree MID/MBA
GSPIA Core Requirements |
18 credits |
PIA 2020 Administration of Public Affairs |
|
PIA 2021 Global Governance* |
|
PIA 2022 Quantitative Methods |
|
PIA 2024 Economics for Public Affairs* |
|
PIA 2025/6 Microeconomics 1 or 2 (recommended) or PIA 2027 Macroeconomics |
|
PIA 2028 Public Policy Analysis |
|
PIA 2094 Professional Development (0 credits) |
|
PIA 2098 Internship (0 credits) |
|
Degree Core Courses |
9 credits |
PIA 2501 Development Policy and Management |
|
|
|
PIA 2510 Economic Development and Policy Choices |
|
PIA 2096 Capstone Seminar (pre-req. PIA 2028) |
|
or |
|
|
|
PIA 2099 Thesis (pre-req. PIA 2028 + PIA 2003 + approval) |
|
Major Courses (see table below for Major-Specific requirements) |
9-12credits |
Minimum Required GSPIA Credits |
36 credits |
Master of Business Administration requirements (see Business Administration website for requirements) |
39 or 40.5 |
TOTAL Number of Credits for Joint Degree |
75.5 or 76 |
Major Specific Requirements:
Nongovernmental Organizations & Civil Societies
One of the following:
PIA 2526 Micropolitics: NGOs and Development
PIA 2528 Governance, Local Govt., Civil Society
Plus Two to Three approved NGOCS Major Courses**
Development Planning & Environmental Sustainability
One of the following:
PIA 2125 City & Region, Theory and Practice
PIA 2553 Global Health
PIA 2502 Global Environment
Plus Two to Three approved DPES Major Courses**
Human Security
PIA 2307 Human Security
Plus Two to Three approved HS Major Courses** |
*PIA 2021 and PIA 2024 are GSPIA Core requirements; students may be waived based upon prior course work
**Students are required to take 9-12 credits of major-specific coursework. Exact amount depends upon waiver eligibility. Must earn a minimum of 26 GSPIA credits
Joint Degree —Master of International Development and Master of Information Science
MID students are required to select a major from the three listed below.
Nongovernmental Organizations & Civil Societies
Development Planning & Environmental Sustainability
Human Security
Use this information in consultation with GSPIA’s Plan of Study and Information Science’s website information. Information is subject to change, consult with an advisor at each school.
Joint-degree students must have 3 terms of GSPIA residency.
Requirements for the joint degree MID/MIS
GSPIA Core Requirements |
18 credits |
PIA 2020 Administration of Public Affairs |
|
PIA 2021 Global Governance* |
|
PIA 2022 Quantitative Methods |
|
PIA 2024 Economics for Public Affairs* |
|
PIA 2025/6 Microeconomics 1 or 2 or PIA 2027 Macroeconomics |
|
PIA 2028 Public Policy Analysis |
|
PIA 2094 Professional Development (0 credits) |
|
PIA 2098 Internship (0 credits) |
|
Degree Core Courses |
9 credits |
PIA 2501 Development Policy and Management |
|
|
|
PIA 2510 Economic Development and Policy Choices |
|
PIA 2096 Capstone Seminar (pre-req. PIA 2028) |
|
or |
|
|
|
PIA 2099 Thesis (pre-req. PIA 2028 + PIA 2003 + approval) |
|
Major Courses (see table below for Major-Specific requirements) |
9-12credits |
Minimum Required GSPIA Credits |
36 credits |
Master of Information Science requirements (see Information Science website for requirements) |
30 |
TOTAL Number of Credits for Joint Degree |
66 |
Major Specific Requirements:
Nongovernmental Organizations & Civil Societies
One of the following:
PIA 2526 Micropolitics: NGOs and Development
PIA 2528 Governance, Local Govt., Civil Society
Plus Two to Three approved NGOCS Major Courses**
Development Planning & Environmental Sustainability
One of the following:
PIA 2125 City & Region, Theory and Practice
PIA 2553 Global Health
PIA 2502 Global Environment
Plus Two to Three approved DPES Major Courses**
Human Security
PIA 2307 Human Security
Plus Two to Three approved HS Major Courses** |
*PIA 2021 and PIA 2024 are GSPIA Core requirements; students may be waived based upon prior course work
**Students are required to take 9-12 credits of major-specific coursework. Exact amount depends upon waiver eligibility. Must earn a minimum of 26 GSPIA credits
Joint Degree —Master of International Development and Master of Public Health
MID students are required to select a major from the three listed below.
Nongovernmental Organizations & Civil Societies
Development Planning & Environmental Sustainability
Human Security
Use this information in consultation with GSPIA’s Plan of Study and Public Health’s website information. Information is subject to change, consult with an advisor at each school.
Joint-degree students must have 3 terms of GSPIA residency.
Requirements for the joint degree MID/MPH
GSPIA Core Requirements |
18 credits |
PIA 2020 Administration of Public Affairs |
|
PIA 2021 Global Governance* |
|
PIA 2022 Quantitative Methods |
|
PIA 2024 Economics for Public Affairs* |
|
PIA 2025/6 Microeconomics 1or 2 (recommended) or PIA 2027 Macroeconomics |
|
PIA 2028 Public Policy Analysis |
|
PIA 2094 Professional Development (0 credits) |
|
PIA 2098 Internship (0 credits) |
|
Degree Core Courses |
9 credits |
PIA 2501 Development Policy and Management |
|
|
|
PIA 2510 Economic Development and Policy Choices |
|
PIA 2096 Capstone Seminar (pre-req. PIA 2028) |
|
or |
|
|
|
PIA 2099 Thesis (pre-req. PIA 2028 + PIA 2003 + approval) |
|
Major Courses (see table below for Major-Specific requirements) |
9-12credits |
Minimum Required GSPIA Credits |
36 credits |
Master of Public Health requirements (see Public Health website for requirements) |
42 |
TOTAL Number of Credits for Joint Degree |
78 |
Major Specific Requirements:
Nongovernmental Organizations & Civil Societies
One of the following:
PIA 2526 Micropolitics: NGOs and Development
PIA 2528 Governance, Local Govt., Civil Society
Plus Two to Three approved NGOCS Major Courses**
Development Planning & Environmental Sustainability
One of the following:
PIA 2125 City & Region, Theory and Practice
PIA 2553 Global Health
PIA 2502 Global Environment
Plus Two to Three approved DPES Major Courses**
Human Security
PIA 2307 Human Security
Plus Two to Three approved HS Major Courses** |
*PIA 2021 and PIA 2024 are GSPIA Core requirements; students may be waived based upon prior course work
**Students are required to take 9-12 credits of major-specific coursework. Exact amount depends upon waiver eligibility. Must earn a minimum of 26 GSPIA credits
Joint Degree —Master of International Development and Master of Social Work
MID students are required to select a major from the three listed below.
Nongovernmental Organizations & Civil Societies
Development Planning & Environmental Sustainability
Human Security
Use this information in consultation with GSPIA’s Plan of Study and Social Work’s website information. Information is subject to change, consult with an advisor at each school.
Joint-degree students must have 3 terms of GSPIA residency.
Requirements for the joint degree MID/SW
GSPIA Core Requirements |
18 credits |
PIA 2020 Administration of Public Affairs |
|
PIA 2021 Global Governance* |
|
PIA 2022 Quantitative Methods |
|
PIA 2024 Economics for Public Affairs* |
|
PIA 2025/6 Microeconomics 1 or 2 (recommended) PIA 2027 Macroeconomics |
|
PIA 2028 Public Policy Analysis |
|
PIA 2094 Professional Development (0 credits) |
|
PIA 2098 Internship (0 credits) |
|
Degree Core Courses |
9 credits |
PIA 2501 Development Policy and Management |
|
|
|
PIA 2510 Economic Development and Policy Choices |
|
PIA 2096 Capstone Seminar (pre-req. PIA 2028) |
|
or |
|
|
|
PIA 2099 Thesis (pre-req. PIA 2028 + PIA 2003 + approval) |
|
Major Courses (see table below for Major-Specific requirements) |
9-12credits |
Minimum Required GSPIA Credits |
36 credits |
Master of Social Work requirements (see Social Work website for requirements) |
51 |
TOTAL Number of Credits for Joint Degree |
87 |
Major Specific Requirements:
Nongovernmental Organizations & Civil Societies
One of the following:
PIA 2526 Micropolitics: NGOs and Development
PIA 2528 Governance, Local Govt., Civil Society
Plus Two to Three approved NGOCS Major Courses**
Development Planning & Environmental Sustainability
One of the following:
PIA 2125 City & Region, Theory and Practice
PIA 2553 Global Health
PIA 2502 Global Environment
Plus Two to Three approved DPES Major Courses**
Human Security
PIA 2307 Human Security
Plus Two to Three approved HS Major Courses** |
*PIA 2021 and PIA 2024 are GSPIA Core requirements; students may be waived based upon prior course work
**Students are required to take 9-12 credits of major-specific coursework. Exact amount depends upon waiver eligibility. Must earn a minimum of 26 GSPIA credits
Joint Degree —Master of Public Administration and Juris Doctor
MPA students are required to select a major from the four listed below.
Energy & Environment
Policy Research & Analysis
Public & Nonprofit Management
Urban & Regional Affairs
Use this information in consultation with GSPIA’s Plan of Study and Law’s website information. Information is subject to change, consult with an advisor at each school.
Joint-degree students must have 3 terms of GSPIA residency.
Requirements for the joint degree MPA/JD
GSPIA Core Requirements |
18 credits |
PIA 2020 Administration of Public Affairs |
|
PIA 2021 Global Governance* |
|
PIA 2022 Quantitative Methods |
|
PIA 2024 Economics for Public Affairs* |
|
PIA 2025 Microeconomics 1 or PIA 2026 Microeconomics 2 |
|
PIA 2028 Public Policy Analysis |
|
PIA 2094 Professional Development (0 credits) |
|
PIA 2098 Internship (0 credits) |
|
Degree Core Courses |
9 credits |
PIA 2104 Financial Management |
|
|
|
PIA 2117 Program Evaluation |
|
PIA 2096 Capstone Seminar (pre-req. PIA 2028) |
|
or |
|
|
|
PIA 2099 Thesis (pre-req. PIA 2028 + PIA 2003 + approval) |
|
Major Courses (see table below for Major-Specific requirements) |
9-12credits |
Minimum Required GSPIA Credits |
36 credits |
Juris Doctor requirements (see Law’s website for requirements) |
79 |
TOTAL Number of Credits for Joint Degree |
115 |
Major Specific Requirements:
Energy and Environment**
PIA 2231 Current Controversies - US Energy Policy
or
PIA 2523 Global Energy Policy
PIA 2115 Environmental Economics
or
PIA 2502 Global Environmental Policy
PIA XXXX - E & E Major Course
PIA XXXX - E & E Major Course
Policy Research & Analysis**
PIA 2023 Intermediate Quantitative Analysis
PIA XXXX – PRA Major Course
PIA XXXX – PRA Major Course
PIA XXXX – PRA Major Course
Public & Nonprofit Management **
PIA 2103 Managing People in the Public/Nonprofit Sector
PIA 2185 Strategic Management
PIA XXXX – PNM Major Course
PIA XXXX – PNM Major Course
Urban & Regional Affairs **
PIA 2125 City & Region, Theory & Practice
PIA 2715 GIS & Public Policy
PIA 2740 Planning Sustainable Regions
PIA XXXX – URA Major Course
|
*PIA 2021 and PIA 2024 are GSPIA Core requirements; students may be waived based upon prior course work
**Students are required to take 9-12 credits of major-specific coursework. Exact amount depends upon waiver eligibility. Must earn a minimum of 26 GSPIA credits
Joint Degree —Master of Public Administration and Master of Information Science
MPA students are required to select a major from the four listed below.
Energy & Environment
Policy Research & Analysis
Public & Nonprofit Management
Urban & Regional Affairs
Use this information in consultation with GSPIA’s Plan of Study and Information Science’s website information. Information is subject to change, consult with an advisor at each school.
Joint-degree students must have 3 terms of GSPIA residency.
Requirements for the joint degree MPA/MIS
GSPIA Core Requirements |
18 credits |
PIA 2020 Administration of Public Affairs |
|
PIA 2021 Global Governance* |
|
PIA 2022 Quantitative Methods |
|
PIA 2024 Economics for Public Affairs* |
|
PIA 2025 Microeconomics 1 or PIA 2026 Microeconomics 2 |
|
PIA 2028 Public Policy Analysis |
|
PIA 2094 Professional Development (0 credits) |
|
PIA 2098 Internship (0 credits) |
|
Degree Core Courses |
9 credits |
PIA 2104 Financial Management |
|
|
|
PIA 2117 Program Evaluation |
|
PIA 2096 Capstone Seminar (pre-req. PIA 2028) |
|
or |
|
|
|
PIA 2099 Thesis (pre-req. PIA 2028 + PIA 2003 + approval) |
|
Major Courses (see table below for Major-Specific requirements) |
9-12credits |
Minimum Required GSPIA Credits |
36 credits |
Master of Information Science requirements (see Information Science website for requirements) |
30 |
TOTAL Number of Credits for Joint Degree |
66 |
Major Specific Requirements:
Energy and Environment**
PIA 2231 Current Controversies - US Energy Policy
or
PIA 2523 Global Energy Policy
PIA 2115 Environmental Economics
or
PIA 2502 Global Environmental Policy
PIA XXXX - E & E Major Course
PIA XXXX - E & E Major Course
Policy Research & Analysis**
PIA 2023 Intermediate Quantitative Analysis
PIA XXXX – PRA Major Course
PIA XXXX – PRA Major Course
PIA XXXX – PRA Major Course
Public & Nonprofit Management **
PIA 2103 Managing People in the Public/Nonprofit Sector
PIA 2185 Strategic Management
PIA XXXX – PNM Major Course
PIA XXXX – PNM Major Course
Urban & Regional Affairs **
PIA 2125 City & Region, Theory & Practice
PIA 2715 GIS & Public Policy
PIA 2740 Planning Sustainable Regions
PIA XXXX – URA Major Course
|
*PIA 2021 and PIA 2024 are GSPIA Core requirements; students may be waived based upon prior course work
**Students are required to take 9-12 credits of major-specific coursework. Exact amount depends upon waiver eligibility. Must earn a minimum of 26 GSPIA credits
Joint Degree —Master of Public Administration and Master of Public Health
MPA students are required to select a major from the three listed below.
Energy & Environment
Policy Research & Analysis
Public & Nonprofit Management
Urban & Regional Affairs
Use this information in consultation with GSPIA’s Plan of Study and Public Health’s website information. Information is subject to change, consult with an advisor at each school.
Joint-degree students must have 3 terms of GSPIA residency.
Requirements for the joint degree MPA/MPH
GSPIA Core Requirements |
18 credits |
PIA 2020 Administration of Public Affairs |
|
PIA 2021 Global Governance* |
|
PIA 2022 Quantitative Methods |
|
PIA 2024 Economics for Public Affairs* |
|
PIA 2025 Microeconomics 1 or PIA 2026 Microeconomics 2 |
|
PIA 2028 Public Policy Analysis |
|
PIA 2094 Professional Development (0 credits) |
|
PIA 2098 Internship (0 credits) |
|
Degree Core Courses |
9 credits |
PIA 2104 Financial Management |
|
|
|
PIA 2117 Program Evaluation |
|
PIA 2096 Capstone Seminar (pre-req. PIA 2028) |
|
or |
|
|
|
PIA 2099 Thesis (pre-req. PIA 2028 + PIA 2003 + approval) |
|
Major Courses (see table below for Major-Specific requirements) |
9-12credits |
Minimum Required GSPIA Credits |
36 credits |
Master of Public Health requirements (see Public Health website for requirements) |
42 |
TOTAL Number of Credits for Joint Degree |
78 |
Major Specific Requirements:
Energy and Environment**
PIA 2231 Current Controversies - US Energy Policy
or
PIA 2523 Global Energy Policy
PIA 2115 Environmental Economics
or
PIA 2502 Global Environmental Policy
PIA XXXX - E & E Major Course
PIA XXXX - E & E Major Course
Policy Research & Analysis**
PIA 2023 Intermediate Quantitative Analysis
PIA XXXX – PRA Major Course
PIA XXXX – PRA Major Course
PIA XXXX – PRA Major Course
Public & Nonprofit Management **
PIA 2103 Managing People in the Public/Nonprofit Sector
PIA 2185 Strategic Management
PIA XXXX – PNM Major Course
PIA XXXX – PNM Major Course
Urban & Regional Affairs **
PIA 2125 City & Region, Theory & Practice
PIA 2715 GIS & Public Policy
PIA 2740 Planning Sustainable Regions
PIA XXXX – URA Major Course
|
*PIA 2021 and PIA 2024 are GSPIA Core requirements; students may be waived based upon prior course work
**Students are required to take 9-12 credits of major-specific coursework. Exact amount depends upon waiver eligibility. Must earn a minimum of 26 GSPIA credits
Joint Degree —Master of Public Administration and Master of Social Work
MPA students are required to select a major from the four listed below.
Energy & Environment
Policy Research & Analysis
Public & Nonprofit Management
Urban & Regional Affairs
Use this information in consultation with GSPIA’s Plan of Study and Social Work’s website information. Information is subject to change, consult with an advisor at each school.
Joint-degree students must have 3 terms of GSPIA residency.
Requirements for the joint degree MPA/MSW
GSPIA Core Requirements |
18 credits |
PIA 2020 Administration of Public Affairs |
|
PIA 2021 Global Governance* |
|
PIA 2022 Quantitative Methods |
|
PIA 2024 Economics for Public Affairs* |
|
PIA 2025 Microeconomics 1 or PIA 2026 Microeconomics 2 |
|
PIA 2028 Public Policy Analysis |
|
PIA 2094 Professional Development (0 credits) |
|
PIA 2098 Internship (0 credits) |
|
Degree Core Courses |
9 credits |
PIA 2104 Financial Management |
|
|
|
PIA 2117 Program Evaluation |
|
PIA 2096 Capstone Seminar (pre-req. PIA 2028) |
|
or |
|
|
|
PIA 2099 Thesis (pre-req. PIA 2028 + PIA 2003 + approval) |
|
Major Courses (see table below for Major-Specific requirements) |
9-12credits |
Minimum Required GSPIA Credits |
36 credits |
Master of Social Work requirements (see Social Work website for requirements) |
51 |
TOTAL Number of Credits for Joint Degree |
87 |
Major Specific Requirements:
Energy and Environment**
PIA 2231 Current Controversies - US Energy Policy
or
PIA 2523 Global Energy Policy
PIA 2115 Environmental Economics
or
PIA 2502 Global Environmental Policy
PIA XXXX - E & E Major Course
PIA XXXX - E & E Major Course
Policy Research & Analysis**
PIA 2023 Intermediate Quantitative Analysis
PIA XXXX – PRA Major Course
PIA XXXX – PRA Major Course
PIA XXXX – PRA Major Course
Public & Nonprofit Management **
PIA 2103 Managing People in the Public/Nonprofit Sector
PIA 2185 Strategic Management
PIA XXXX – PNM Major Course
PIA XXXX – PNM Major Course
Urban & Regional Affairs **
PIA 2125 City & Region, Theory & Practice
PIA 2715 GIS & Public Policy
PIA 2740 Planning Sustainable Regions
PIA XXXX – URA Major Course
|
*PIA 2021 and PIA 2024 are GSPIA Core requirements; students may be waived based upon prior course work
**Students are required to take 9-12 credits of major-specific coursework. Exact amount depends upon waiver eligibility. Must earn a minimum of 26 GSPIA credits
Joint Degree —Master of Public and International Affairs and Juris Doctor
MPIA students are required to select a major from the three listed below.
International Political Economy
Human Security
Security & Intelligence Studies
Use this information in consultation with GSPIA’s Plan of Study and Law’s website information.
Information is subject to change, consult with an advisor at each school.
Joint-degree students must have 3 terms of GSPIA residency.
Requirements for the joint degree MPIA/JD
GSPIA Core Requirements |
18 credits |
PIA 2020 Administration of Public Affairs |
|
PIA 2021 Global Governance* |
|
PIA 2022 Quantitative Methods |
|
PIA 2024 Economics for Public Affairs* |
|
PIA 2025/6 Microeconomics 1 or 2 (recommended) or PIA 2027 Macroeconomics |
|
PIA 2028 Public Policy Analysis |
|
PIA 2094 Professional Development (0 credits) |
|
PIA 2098 Internship (0 credits) |
|
Degree Core Courses |
9 credits |
PIA 2363 International History |
|
|
|
One of the following based on major: PIA 2301 International Political Economy OR PIA 2303 Security & Intelligence Studies OR PIA 2307 Human Security |
|
PIA 2096 Capstone Seminar (pre-req. PIA 2028) |
|
or |
|
|
|
PIA 2099 Thesis (pre-req. PIA 2028 + PIA 2003 + approval) |
|
Major Courses (see table below for Major-Specific requirements) |
9-12credits |
Minimum Required GSPIA Credits |
36 credits |
Juris Doctor requirements (see Law website for requirements) |
79 |
TOTAL Number of Credits for Joint Degree |
115 |
Major Specific Requirements:
International Political Economy**
PIA XXXX – IPE Major Course
PIA XXXX – IPE Major Course
PIA XXXX – IPE Major Course
PIA XXXX – IPE Major Course
Human Security **
PIA XXXX – HS Major Course
PIA XXXX – HS Major Course
PIA XXXX – HS Major Course
PIA XXXX – HS Major Course
Security & Intelligence Studies **
PIA XXXX – SIS Major Course
PIA XXXX – SIS Major Course
PIA XXXX – SIS Major Course
PIA XXXX – SIS Major Course
|
*PIA 2021 and PIA 2024 are GSPIA Core requirements; students may be waived based upon prior course work
**Students are required to take 9-12 credits of major-specific coursework. Exact amount depends upon waiver eligibility. Must earn a minimum of 26 GSPIA credits
Joint Degree —Master of Public and International Affairs and Master of Business Administration
MPIA students are required to select a major from the three listed below.
International Political Economy
Human Security
Security & Intelligence Studies
Use this information in consultation with GSPIA’s Plan of Study and Business Administration’s website information. Information is subject to change, consult with an advisor at each school.
Joint-degree students must have 3 terms of GSPIA residency.
Requirements for the joint degree MPIA/MBA
GSPIA Core Requirements |
18 credits |
PIA 2020 Administration of Public Affairs |
|
PIA 2021 Global Governance* |
|
PIA 2022 Quantitative Methods |
|
PIA 2024 Economics for Public Affairs* |
|
PIA 2025/6 Microeconomics 1 or 2 (recommended) OR PIA 2026 Microeconomics 2 or PIA 2027 Macroeconomics |
|
PIA 2028 Policy Analysis |
|
PIA 2094 Professional Development (0 credits) |
|
PIA 2098 Internship (0 credits) |
|
Degree Core Courses |
9 credits |
PIA 2363 International History |
|
|
|
One of the following based on major: PIA 2301 International Political Economy OR PIA 2303 Security & Intelligence Studies OR PIA 2307 Human Security |
|
PIA 2096 Capstone Seminar (pre-req. PIA 2028) |
|
or |
|
|
|
PIA 2099 Thesis (pre-req. PIA 2028 + PIA 2003 + approval) |
|
Major Courses (see table below for Major-Specific requirements) |
9-12credits |
Minimum Required GSPIA Credits |
36 credits |
Master of Business Administration requirements (see Business Administration website for requirements) |
39 or 40.5 |
TOTAL Number of Credits for Joint Degree |
75.5 or 76 |
Major Specific Requirements:
International Political Economy**
PIA XXXX – IPE Major Course
PIA XXXX – IPE Major Course
PIA XXXX – IPE Major Course
PIA XXXX – IPE Major Course
Human Security **
PIA XXXX – HS Major Course
PIA XXXX – HS Major Course
PIA XXXX – HS Major Course
PIA XXXX – HS Major Course
Security & Intelligence Studies **
PIA XXXX – SIS Major Course
PIA XXXX – SIS Major Course
PIA XXXX – SIS Major Course
PIA XXXX – SIS Major Course
|
*PIA 2021 and PIA 2024 are GSPIA Core requirements; students may be waived based upon prior course work
**Students are required to take 9-12 credits of major-specific coursework. Exact amount depends upon waiver eligibility. Must earn a minimum of 26 GSPIA credits
Joint Degree —Master of Public and International Affairs and Master of Information Science
MPIA students are required to select a major from the three listed below.
International Political Economy
Human Security
Security & Intelligence Studies
Use this information in consultation with GSPIA’s Plan of Study and Information Science’s website information. Information is subject to change, consult with an advisor at each school.
Joint-degree students must have 3 terms of GSPIA residency.
Requirements for the joint degree MPIA/MIS
GSPIA Core Requirements |
18 credits |
PIA 2020 Administration of Public Affairs |
|
PIA 2021 Global Governance* |
|
PIA 2022 Quantitative Methods |
|
PIA 2024 Economics for Public Affairs* |
|
PIA 2025/6 Microeconomics 1 or 2 (recommended) or PIA 2027 Macroeconomics |
|
PIA 2028 Public Policy Analysis |
|
PIA 2094 Professional Development (0 credits) |
|
PIA 2098 Internship (0 credits) |
|
Degree Core Courses |
9 credits |
PIA 2363 International History |
|
|
|
One of the following based on major: PIA 2301 International Political Economy OR PIA 2303 Security & Intelligence Studies OR PIA 2307 Human Security |
|
PIA 2096 Capstone Seminar (pre-req. PIA 2028) |
|
or |
|
|
|
PIA 2099 Thesis (pre-req. PIA 2028 + PIA 2003 + approval) |
|
Major Courses (see table below for Major-Specific requirements) |
9-12credits |
Minimum Required GSPIA Credits |
36 credits |
Master of Information Science requirements (see Information Science website for requirements) |
30 |
TOTAL Number of Credits for Joint Degree |
66 |
Major Specific Requirements:
International Political Economy**
PIA XXXX – IPE Major Course
PIA XXXX – IPE Major Course
PIA XXXX – IPE Major Course
PIA XXXX – IPE Major Course
Human Security **
PIA XXXX – HS Major Course
PIA XXXX – HS Major Course
PIA XXXX – HS Major Course
PIA XXXX – HS Major Course
Security & Intelligence Studies **
PIA XXXX – SIS Major Course
PIA XXXX – SIS Major Course
PIA XXXX – SIS Major Course
PIA XXXX – SIS Major Course
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*PIA 2021 and PIA 2024 are GSPIA Core requirements; students may be waived based upon prior course work
**Students are required to take 9-12 credits of major-specific coursework. Exact amount depends upon waiver eligibility. Must earn a minimum of 26 GSPIA credits
Joint Degree —Master of Public and International Affairs and Master of Public Health
MPIA students are required to select a major from the three listed below.
International Political Economy
Human Security
Security & Intelligence Studies
Use this information in consultation with GSPIA’s Plan of Study and Public Health’s website information. Information is subject to change, consult with an advisor at each school.
Joint-degree students must have 3 terms of GSPIA residency.
Requirements for the joint degree MPIA/MPH
GSPIA Core Requirements |
18 credits |
PIA 2020 Administration of Public Affairs |
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PIA 2021 Global Governance* |
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PIA 2022 Quantitative Methods |
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PIA 2024 Economics for Public Affairs* |
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PIA 2025/6 Microeconomics 1 or 2 (recommended) or PIA 2027 Macroeconomics |
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PIA 2028 Public Policy Analysis |
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PIA 2094 Professional Development (0 credits) |
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PIA 2098 Internship (0 credits) |
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Degree Core Courses |
9 credits |
PIA 2363 International History |
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One of the following based on major: PIA 2301 International Political Economy OR PIA 2303 Security & Intelligence Studies OR PIA 2307 Human Security |
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PIA 2096 Capstone Seminar (pre-req. PIA 2028) |
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or |
|
|
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PIA 2099 Thesis (pre-req. PIA 2028 + PIA 2003 + approval) |
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Major Courses (see table below for Major-Specific requirements) |
9-12credits |
Minimum Required GSPIA Credits |
36 credits |
Master of Public Health requirements (see Public Health website for requirements) |
42 |
TOTAL Number of Credits for Joint Degree |
78 |
Major Specific Requirements:
International Political Economy**
PIA XXXX – IPE Major Course
PIA XXXX – IPE Major Course
PIA XXXX – IPE Major Course
PIA XXXX – IPE Major Course
Human Security **
PIA XXXX – HS Major Course
PIA XXXX – HS Major Course
PIA XXXX – HS Major Course
PIA XXXX – HS Major Course
Security & Intelligence Studies **
PIA XXXX – SIS Major Course
PIA XXXX – SIS Major Course
PIA XXXX – SIS Major Course
PIA XXXX – SIS Major Course
|
*PIA 2021 and PIA 2024 are GSPIA Core requirements; students may be waived based upon prior course work
**Students are required to take 9-12 credits of major-specific coursework. Exact amount depends upon waiver eligibility. Must earn a minimum of 26 GSPIA credits
Joint Degree —Master of Public and International Affairs and Master of Social Work
MPIA students are required to select a major from the three listed below.
International Political Economy
Human Security
Security & Intelligence Studies
Use this information in consultation with GSPIA’s Plan of Study and Social Work’s website information. Information is subject to change, consult with an advisor at each school.
Joint-degree students must have 3 terms of GSPIA residency.
Requirements for the joint degree MPIA/MSW
GSPIA Core Requirements |
18 credits |
PIA 2020 Administration of Public Affairs |
|
PIA 2021 Global Governance* |
|
PIA 2022 Quantitative Methods |
|
PIA 2024 Economics for Public Affairs* |
|
PIA 2025/6 Microeconomics 1or 2 (recommended) or PIA 2027 Macroeconomics |
|
PIA 2028 Policy Analysis |
|
PIA 2094 Professional Development (0 credits) |
|
PIA 2098 Internship (0 credits) |
|
Degree Core Courses |
9 credits |
PIA 2363 International History |
|
|
|
One of the following based on major: PIA 2301 International Political Economy OR PIA 2303 Security & Intelligence Studies OR PIA 2307 Human Security |
|
PIA 2096 Capstone Seminar (pre-req. PIA 2028) |
|
or |
|
|
|
PIA 2099 Thesis (pre-req. PIA 2028 + PIA 2003 + approval) |
|
Major Courses (see table below for Major-Specific requirements) |
9-12credits |
Minimum Required GSPIA Credits |
36 credits |
Master of Social Work requirements (see Social Work website for requirements) |
51 |
TOTAL Number of Credits for Joint Degree |
87 |
Major Specific Requirements:
International Political Economy**
PIA XXXX – IPE Major Course
PIA XXXX – IPE Major Course
PIA XXXX – IPE Major Course
PIA XXXX – IPE Major Course
Human Security **
PIA XXXX – HS Major Course
PIA XXXX – HS Major Course
PIA XXXX – HS Major Course
PIA XXXX – HS Major Course
Security & Intelligence Studies **
PIA XXXX – SIS Major Course
PIA XXXX – SIS Major Course
PIA XXXX – SIS Major Course
PIA XXXX – SIS Major Course
|
*PIA 2021 and PIA 2024 are GSPIA Core requirements; students may be waived based upon prior course work
**Students are required to take 9-12 credits of major-specific coursework. Exact amount depends upon waiver eligibility. Must earn a minimum of 26 GSPIA credits
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