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MJ in Health Law

As a current or aspiring health care professional, you know the many changes and challenges that impact your practice and the care afforded to the patients you serve. With the laws and regulations governing the health care industry 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.

Our Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) in Health Law (30 credit hours) is designed for the full-time, working, and busy professional to help build the skills and knowledge needed to elevate their career or to prepare them for a new career—equipped with an understanding of the current legal and regulatory challenges impacting the health care industry. This program is completed fully online and affords you the flexibility to complete it from anywhere. You will remain engaged with faculty members and peers who are leaders in the field while you acquire the expertise to navigate issues of health care law, regulation, policy, and advocacy.

Should you choose to focus your career on health care compliance through our accredited program, you will be eligible to receive a Certificate in Compliance, enabling you to sit for compliance industry examinations.

Our Commitment to You

Upon graduation with an MJ in Health Law, you will possess the following knowledge, skills, and professional values:

By The Numbers

#4

Loyola ranked #4 in the Country in Health Care Law by U.S. News & World Report

Curriculum

You can choose to start the program in one of three entry terms: Fall (August), Spring (January), or Summer (May). This 30-credit-hour program is offered exclusively online and can be completed in six semesters (two years, including summers). The courses are primarily asynchronous—no set login times—but faculty do hold live, virtual sessions throughout the term. These dates are provided to students in the syllabus at the beginning of the semester.

Degree Requirements

To earn your degree, you must complete 30 credits, including the completion of a final program project (capstone/thesis). All students are encouraged to attend Education Immersion Weekends at Loyola University Chicago’s Water Tower Campus. Visit the Office of the Registrar for a complete list of degree requirements, academic calendars, and information about the registration process. You may access full course descriptions through our student information system through guest access.

Admission

To apply for the MJ in Health Law program, you must possess a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university. The MJ program does not require an applicant to possess prior legal education (JD, LLB, etc.), and they do not need to be an attorney.

Application Document Deadlines

  • AUGUST 1: Fall
  • DECEMBER 1: Spring
  • APRIL 1: Summer


To begin your free, online graduate application and to see additional requirements to complete your file, please click the button below.

Testimonials

Amy Lee

Amy Lee

Student

“I have great interactions with faculty and other students, which provides a nice knowledge base to draw upon.”

Astara Crews, MJ'12

Astara Crews, MJ'12

Alumni
Vice President, Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer, Essen Health Care

“My MJ degree has provided knowledge and expertise that better position me to contribute to conversations surrounding the legalese and compliance of health care.”

April Nettleton, MJ'17

April Nettleton, MJ'17

Alumni
Director of Managed Care and Clinical Billing Services, Gibson Area Hospital and Health Services

“Everyone comes from a different background and you can learn so much from each other. ”

 

Tuition and Fees

The School of Law and Loyola's Office of Student Financial Assistance are committed to helping students secure the necessary financial resources to make their legal education at Loyola affordable.

FAQs

To learn more about state and international authorization of programs, please refer to our State and International Authorization page. To learn more about the accreditation of Loyola University Chicago and its schools, as well as information about professional licensure, visit our Accreditation page.

As a current or aspiring health care professional, you know the many changes and challenges that impact your practice and the care afforded to the patients you serve. With the laws and regulations governing the health care industry 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.

Our Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) in Health Law (30 credit hours) is designed for the full-time, working, and busy professional to help build the skills and knowledge needed to elevate their career or to prepare them for a new career—equipped with an understanding of the current legal and regulatory challenges impacting the health care industry. This program is completed fully online and affords you the flexibility to complete it from anywhere. You will remain engaged with faculty members and peers who are leaders in the field while you acquire the expertise to navigate issues of health care law, regulation, policy, and advocacy.

Should you choose to focus your career on health care compliance through our accredited program, you will be eligible to receive a Certificate in Compliance, enabling you to sit for compliance industry examinations.

Our Commitment to You

Upon graduation with an MJ in Health Law, you will possess the following knowledge, skills, and professional values:

Curriculum

You can choose to start the program in one of three entry terms: Fall (August), Spring (January), or Summer (May). This 30-credit-hour program is offered exclusively online and can be completed in six semesters (two years, including summers). The courses are primarily asynchronous—no set login times—but faculty do hold live, virtual sessions throughout the term. These dates are provided to students in the syllabus at the beginning of the semester.

Degree Requirements

To earn your degree, you must complete 30 credits, including the completion of a final program project (capstone/thesis). All students are encouraged to attend Education Immersion Weekends at Loyola University Chicago’s Water Tower Campus. Visit the Office of the Registrar for a complete list of degree requirements, academic calendars, and information about the registration process. You may access full course descriptions through our student information system through guest access.

Admission

To apply for the MJ in Health Law program, you must possess a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university. The MJ program does not require an applicant to possess prior legal education (JD, LLB, etc.), and they do not need to be an attorney.

Application Document Deadlines

  • AUGUST 1: Fall
  • DECEMBER 1: Spring
  • APRIL 1: Summer


To begin your free, online graduate application and to see additional requirements to complete your file, please click the button below.

 

Tuition and Fees

The School of Law and Loyola's Office of Student Financial Assistance are committed to helping students secure the necessary financial resources to make their legal education at Loyola affordable.

FAQs

To learn more about state and international authorization of programs, please refer to our State and International Authorization page. To learn more about the accreditation of Loyola University Chicago and its schools, as well as information about professional licensure, visit our Accreditation page.