Students in the joint M.C.M./J.D. program must complete 20 units (five courses) of communication courses at USC Annenberg:
- One core class from the student's preferred track
- One methods course
- CMGT 597
- The remaining two courses may be from either core or elective offerings
To earn the J.D., all students (including dual degree students) must complete 35 numerically graded law units at USC after the first year. The Gould School's associate dean may make exceptions to this rule for students enrolled in law school honors programs.
First Year: Required law school courses.
Second and Third Years: 20 units of communication courses; 38 units of law courses, 8 units of which must count toward the M.C.M. degree.
All students take CMGT 597 in the third year.