Dual and Joint Degrees
You can combine your Master of Science in Foreign Service degree with another degree at Georgetown University. This includes programs in the Joint Office of Graduate Studies, the Georgetown University Law Center, the McCourt School of Public Policy and the McDonough School of Business.
You must complete individual applications for each, pay separate application fees and be admitted into each program independently. In addition to completing graduation requirements for both degrees, all candidates for joint and dual programs must:
- Pass the M.S. in Foreign Service language proficiency examination
- Pass the M.S. in Foreign Service one-hour oral examination
- Complete the M.S. in Foreign Service leadership requirement, including an internship or professional experience
J.D./MSFS
The Juris Doctor/M.S. in Foreign Service dual degree is a four-year, full-time, 115-credit program that includes courses from the required M.S. in Foreign Service curriculum and international law. A typical schedule includes 24 MSFS credits in the first year, 31 J.D. credits in the second year, and a combination of credits from both during the third and fourth years.
Although it is preferable that you apply to both programs simultaneously, you can apply for the dual degree program during your first year of either program. You should indicate your intentions for a dual degree on all admissions materials. The M.S. in Foreign Service accepts the LSAT instead of the GRE or GMAT for dual degree applicants. However, standardized tests are optional for our program. J.D. program information and application materials are available from the Georgetown University Law Center.
MBA/MSFS
The Master of Business Administration/M.S. in Foreign Service dual degree is a three-year, full-time, 84-credit program. You complete the first year of the Master of Business Administration program, the first year of the M.S. in Foreign Service program and a third year combining electives from both.
Although it is preferable that you apply to both programs simultaneously, you can apply for this dual degree program during the first year of either program. You should indicate your intentions for a dual degree on all admissions materials. We accept the GMAT instead of the GRE for dual-degree applicants. However, standardized tests are optional for our program. Information and application materials for the MBA are available through the McDonough School of Business.
MPP/MSFS
The Master of Public Policy/M.S. in Foreign Service dual degree is a three-year, full-time, 78-credit program in which you pursue both degrees simultaneously. The curriculum includes both M.S. in Foreign Service and Master of Public Policy requirements each year.
You must satisfy the admissions criteria of both schools and complete separate applications at the same time for each department by the January 15 deadline. You should indicate your intentions for a dual degree on all admissions materials. Please contact the McCourt School of Public Policy for more information about the Public Policy program.
MAGIC/MSFS
This dual degree is a two-and-a-half-year, full-time, 60-credit program in which you pursue both the M.S. in Foreign Service and M.A. in Global, International and Comparative History degrees at the same time. You will delve deeply into the history of a particular world region and situate it within broader transnational, comparative and thematic trends. You must meet the admissions criteria of both programs and complete separate applications simultaneously for each department by the January 15 deadline. For more information, contact the History Department.
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