In cooperation with other schools and departments of Yale University, the Law School offers programs leading to a master's degree and a J.D. (Juris Doctor) or to a doctorate and a J.D. These programs are intended for those who wish to acquire the specialized skills of some body of knowledge related to law. All proposals must be submitted to and approved by the Faculty Committee on Special Courses of Study. At the end of the fourth year, students should have completed all requirements for both the law degree and the one-year master's degree. Additional courses in the Graduate School are required in two-year master's degree programs. Individual departments generally also impose requirements such as reading knowledge of a foreign language or passage of particular examinations. At the end of the fourth year, students should have completed all requirements for both the law degree and the one-year master's degree. Additional courses in the Graduate School are required in two-year master's degree programs. Individual departments generally also impose requirements such as reading knowledge of a foreign language or passage of particular examinations.