J.D. and Master of Science in Environmental Toxicology (Degree Plan)

The School of Law, in association with the Graduate School, offers a dual program leading to the degrees of Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) and Master of Science in Environmental Toxicology (M.S.). The dual degree candidate must choose to pursue both degrees by the end of the third or fourth semester in Law School and must meet admission requirements for the second degree. Typically, if all prerequisites are met, both degree programs can be finished within four years, including summer session courses.

REQUIREMENTS NON-DUAL HOURS REQUIRED DUAL HOURS REQUIRED
J.D. degree requirements 90 78
M.S. degree hours credited 0 12
MS degree in Environmental Toxicology requirements 36 24
J.D. Hours credited 0 12
Total 126 126
 

The Law School will give a maximum of 12 hours credit toward the JD degree for completion of MS degree courses listed below which have been approved by the law faculty.
 
COURSE NAME COURSE NUMBER CREDITS
Principles of Toxicology I* ENTX 6325 3
Principles of Toxicology II* ENTX 6326 3
Chemical Sources and Fates in Environmental Systems ENTX 6345 3
Interdisciplinary Seminar in Environmental Toxicology TOX 6115 1
Environmental and Wildlife Toxicology ENTX 6361 3
Procedures and Techniques in Ecological Risk Assessment ENTX 6371 3
Analytical Toxicology ENTX 6351 3
 
The TTU School of Law does not give credit for the following courses, but these are required for the MS degree in Environmental Toxicology.
 
COURSE NAME COURSE NUMBER CREDITS
Design of Experiments* STAT 5373 3
Graduate Seminar   1
Thesis   6
 
The TIEHH will give 12 hours of credit toward the MS in Environmental Toxicology degree for completion of the JD degree courses listed below which have been approved by TIEHH faculty.
 
COURSE NAME COURSE NUMBER CREDITS
Law and Science** 6021 3
Environmental Law** 6023 3
Environmental Enforcement 6021 3
Administrative Law 6005 2/3
Land Use Planning 6025 2/3
Constitutional Law Seminar: Environmental  Issues 6221 2
Corporate Aspects of Environmental Law 6021 3
International Environmental Law TBA 2/3
 
* These are required courses for the MS degree in Environmental Toxicology.

** Dual JD/MS in Environmental Toxicology candidates must take Law and Science and Environmental Law courses as additional law school requirements for the program.