degree programs: Joint Degrees
Why choose between two degrees? You can earn both at the same time.
Joint JD/MBA Program
At Golden Gate, you can earn both JD and MBA degrees simultaneously. After your first year of law school, you apply to the MBA program at Golden Gate University and normally do not need to take the GMAT or GRE. The combined program begins after your first year of law school.
For a program brochure e-mail us at lawadmit@ggu.edu or call 415-442-6630.
JD/PhD in Clinical Psychology
Golden Gate and Palo Alto University (PAU) in Palo Alto offer a joint JD/PhD program in Law and Clinical Psychology.
The combined program has three major purposes:1. Train attorneys who can read sophisticated social science research;
2. Educate highly trained attorney-psychologists who can contribute to the advancement of forensic psychology;
3. Produce attorney-psychologists who can participate in the development of mental health policy in the legislature and the courts.
After being admitted to both schools, you follow a seven-year course of study to achieve both degrees:
| Year 1 | Classes at Golden Gate only |
| Year 2 | Classes at PAU only |
| Years 3-4 | Classes at both schools, then graduate from Golden Gate |
| Years 5-6 | Classes at PAU and dissertation |
| Year 7 | Clinical psychology internship |
The PGSP program is accredited by the American Psychological Association. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the bar exam and to be licensed as psychologists.
Palo Alto University
Phone: 650-843-3419 or 800-818-6136
Website: www.pgsp.edu
For a brochure that describes the program, send an e-mail to lawadmit@ggu.edu.