As a health care professional, you know there's always more to learn. And, with health care constantly changing, there are always opportunities to develop new skills and enhance your career, be it in compliance, risk management, patient safety, privacy, consulting, or leadership. But you're also very busy. The Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) in Health Law is an online degree program designed to help you build the skills and knowledge to expand your career on your own schedule. You'll interact with faculty and leaders in the field, acquiring the expertise to navigate issues of health care law, regulation, and policy.
Should you choose to focus in compliance through our accredited program, you will be eligible to receive a Certificate in Compliance, enabling you to sit for compliance industry examinations.
Curriculum
Students can start the MJ in Health Law program in the fall, spring, or summer term. This fully online program is designed to be completed in 6 terms (two calendar years). Students must complete a total of 30 credit hours.
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| LAW 900 | Introduction to Legal Study and Legal Writing | 4 |
| LAW 901 | Introduction to Legal Research | 1 |
| LAW 902 | Introduction to Health Law and Policy | 3 |
| LAW 903 | Health Care Financing | 3 |
| LAW 904 | Health Care Regulation and Policy | 3 |
| LAW 951 | MJ Thesis Project Term One | 2 |
| LAW 952 | MJ Thesis Project Term Two | 2 |
| Total Hours | 30 |
Sample Electives
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| LAW 820 | Compliance and Culture | 3 |
| LAW 829 | Global Compliance | 2-3 |
| LAW 835 | Compliance Training Methods | 3 |
| LAW 836 | Compliance Seminar Series | 1 |
| LAW 837 | Breach Incident Management and Reporting | 3 |
| LAW 838 | European Union Privacy Law | 3 |
| LAW 858 | Cybersecurity Management | 3 |
| LAW 857 | Leadership and Strategy | 3 |
| LAW 907 | Bioethics & Social Justice | 2 |
| LAW 909 | Risk Management, Patient Safety and Quality | 2 |
| LAW 910 | Health Care Compliance | 3 |
| LAW 912 | Liability & Dispute Resolution in Health Care | 2 |
| LAW 917 | Public Health and the Law | 2 |
| LAW 918 | Health Care Privacy and Security | 2 |
| LAW 920 | Health Law Seminar Series | 1 |
| LAW 922 | Advanced Health Care Compliance | 2 |
| LAW 923 | Privacy Program Management | 2 |
| LAW 924 | Conducting Internal Investigations | 3 |
| LAW 925 | Drafting Policies and Procedures | 3 |
| LAW 926 | Human Subjects Protection | 2 |
| LAW 927 | Food and Drug Law | 2 |
| LAW 929 | Enterprise Risk Management | 3 |
| LAW 930 | Leadership and Management Seminar Series | 1 |
| LAW 955 | Administrative Law and Health Care Regulation | 3 |
| LAW 957 | Corporate Health Care Transactions | 2 |
| LAW 958 | Clinical Research Compliance | 2 |
Suggested Sequence of Courses
The below sequence of courses is meant to be used as a suggested path for completing coursework. An individual student’s completion of requirements depends on course offerings in a given term as well as the start term for a major or graduate study. Students should consult their advisor for assistance with course selection.
Plan of Study Grid
| Term 1 |
|---|
| LAW 900 |
Introduction to Legal Study and Legal Writing () |
4 |
| | Hours | 4 |
| Term 2 |
|---|
| LAW 902 |
Introduction to Health Law and Policy () |
3 |
| LAW 901 |
Introduction to Legal Research () |
1 |
| | Hours | 4 |
| Term 3 |
|---|
| LAW 903 |
Health Care Financing () |
3 |
| LAW 904 |
Health Care Regulation and Policy () |
3 |
| | Hours | 6 |
| Term 4 |
|---|
| |
6 |
| | Hours | 6 |
| Term 5 |
|---|
| LAW 951 |
MJ Thesis Project Term One () |
2 |
| |
3 |
| | Hours | 5 |
| Term 6 |
|---|
| LAW 952 |
MJ Thesis Project Term Two () |
2 |
| |
3 |
| | Hours | 5 |
| | Total Hours | 30 |
Compliance Studies Certificate
Health Law MJ students are eligible to pursue a certificate in compliance studies. By earning the certificate, students are qualified to sit for CCB compliance certification examinations. For more information on the exams, see the webpage for your interest area - healthcare, corporate.
Education Immersion Weekends
Education Immersion Weekends (EIWs) offer programming to reinforce learning objectives, provide a venue for networking, and foster communication among online Loyola law students, alumni, and faculty. EIWs are usually held at Loyola University Chicago's Water Tower Campus. EIWs are optional but strongly recommended. EIW participants are eligible to earn 1 credit. For more information, please email LawOnlineAdvising@luc.edu.
Degree Requirements
To earn an MJ in Health Law, students must complete a total of 30 credit hours, including two final program project courses. Students are encouraged to attend Education Immersion Weekends at Loyola's Water Tower campus. Visit our Registrar for a complete list of degree requirements, academic calendars, and registration process. You may access full course descriptions here.
Graduate & Professional Standards and Regulations
Students in graduate and professional programs can find their Academic Policies in Graduate and Professional Academic Standards and Regulations under their school. Any additional University Policies supersede school policies.
