Health Law (MJ)
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.
Related Programs
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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| LAW 901 | Introduction to Legal Research | 3 |
| LAW 902 | Introduction to Health Law and Policy | 3 |
| LAW 900 | Introduction to Legal Study and Legal Writing | 4 |
| LAW 903 | Health Care Financing | 3 |
| LAW 904 | Health Care Regulation and Policy | 3 |
| LAW 910 | Health Care Compliance | 3 |
| LAW 951 | MJ Thesis/Capstone | 4 |
| Electives | 7 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Sample Electives
| 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 | 2-3 |
| LAW 857 | Leadership and Strategy | 3 |
| LAW 874 | Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) | 3 |
| LAW 907 | Bioethics & Social Justice | 3 |
| LAW 909 | Risk Management, Patient Safety and Quality | 2 |
| LAW 912 | Liability & Dispute Resolution in Health Care | 2 |
| LAW 916 | Telemedicine | 3 |
| LAW 917 | Public Health and the Law | 3 |
| LAW 918 | Health Care Privacy and Security | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 |
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.
| Term 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| LAW 901 | Introduction to Legal Research | 3 |
| LAW 902 | Introduction to Health Law and Policy | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| LAW 900 | Introduction to Legal Study and Legal Writing | 4 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| LAW 903 | Health Care Financing | 3 |
| LAW 904 | Health Care Regulation and Policy | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Term 4 | ||
| LAW 910 | Health Care Compliance | 3 |
| Electives | 2 | |
| Hours | 5 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Electives | 3 | |
| Electives | 2 | |
| Hours | 5 | |
| Term 6 | ||
| LAW 951 | MJ Thesis/Capstone | 4 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| 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.
Students in CERM/Health/Compliance programs are allowed to take courses as elective credit. To earn both a certificate and degree, students must earn a total of 38 credit hours. Additionally, students must apply for the certificate.
Cultural Competence, Inclusion, and the Law Certificate
Students in CERM/Health/Compliance programs are allowed to take courses as elective credit. To earn both a certificate and degree, students must earn a total of 38 credit hours. Additionally, students must apply for the certificate.
Education Immersion Weekends
In addition to the required curriculum, students are highly encouraged to travel to Loyola's Chicago campus during their tenure in the program for an Education Immersion Weekend (EIW). Each year a current event topic is selected which intersects with our Child, Compliance, and Health Law Programs to present significant findings and similarities from a legal perspective. During the weekend, students gather in person to workshop, thesis/capstone project, attend experiential learning workshops, and meet with faculty, students and alumni. This event provides students an opportunity to further network and connect with faculty, students, staff, and alumni.
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.
Learning Outcomes
You will be able to:
- Integrate laws and regulations into operational policies and procedures to yield best practice and compliance in a variety of health care provider and industry settings
- Analyze ways that governmental, institutional, and professional policies directly and indirectly influence the health care industry
- Develop skills and knowledge necessary to pass the Compliance Certification Board Certified Healthcare Compliance (CHC) certification exam (for students enrolled in the Compliance Certificate option) or other professional certifications
- Communicate effectively in a professional and credible manner