Dual Degree Programs

Earn two degrees at the same time

You can earn two master’s degrees in related areas of interest in fewer credit hours than if you obtained each degree separately. By completing the dual degree option, you will have a richer education experience than you would receive through an individual degree. Upon graduation, you are more marketable because you will have a deeper awareness and knowledge of the types of organizations in which you may work. The dual degree programs are recommended if you are planning to:

Pursue a doctoral degree
Work in research
Enter a specialized profession requiring in-depth knowledge of two related areas

Learn about the dual degrees we currently offer

The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy is partnering with the Robert H. McKinney School of Law to offer a joint master’s degree program.

The Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies and Master of Jurisprudence 48 credit hours) or Juris Doctor (108 credit hours)

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You will learn the whys and how-tos of philanthropy and nonprofits through this option. If you are interested in becoming a reflective practitioner, this program is designed for you. An education in both the technical and conceptual aspects of philanthropy increases your value in the job market.

The M.A. degree in philanthropic studies and history creates a unique opportunity for you to explore the historical, cultural, philosophical, and economic implications of philanthropy. Historians routinely study the role of nonprofit organizations, self-help groups, and philanthropic institutions, and their contributions to the development of civil society and the modern world.

This dual degree program gives you rich insights into the important social relations of class, gender, and race in the last century. It offers an interdisciplinary focus on how philanthropy has affected the past, present, and future, and is attractive if you pursue:

Careers that demand skills and talents developed by cross-training in history and philanthropy
Doctoral programs that encourage new and creative approaches to the historical study of philanthropy, broadly defined

You can prepare for management careers in libraries and nonprofit institutions by earning dual degrees in library science and philanthropic studies. Content includes management of special library programs and fundraising management. Opportunities can be found with academic, corporate, or large public libraries.

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You will be prepared to enter professional practice, work in independent research or academia, or pursue a Ph.D. with this option. The M.A. in economics provides you with the principles and methodologies to make informed decisions on policy and management, and the M.A. in philanthropic studies gives you the background on the institutions with which you will be working. This program provides you with an analytical and quantitative study of economics and its relation to public policy and nonprofit organizations. Whether you enter the private, government or nonprofit sector, this basis of study will enhance your career performance.

Dual Degree Programs

Earn two degrees at the same time

Learn about the dual degrees we currently offer

Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies and Master of Jurisprudence (48 credit hours) or Juris Doctor (108 credit hours)

Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies and Master of Public Affairs in Nonprofit Management (48 credit hours)

Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies and History (51–54 credit hours)

Master of Arts In Philanthropic Studies and Master of Library Science (51 credit hours)

Master of Arts in Philanthropic Studies and Economics (51 credit hours)

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