Juris Master (J.M.) in Health Law
Increase Your Knowledge of Health Law for Better Health Outcomes with Liberty’s Juris Master
With changes in administration and sweeping reforms, more healthcare professionals are expected to have a background in law to help maintain health outcomes for patients and clients. Luckily, Liberty University is prepared to come alongside you and help you stay knowledgeable of the latest in healthcare law without having to leave your current job.
Liberty University’s online Juris Master – Health Law degree program is designed to help you enhance your expertise in the healthcare field. Healthcare spending is nearly one-fifth of the U.S. economy. The need for professionals who are knowledgeable about health laws will continue to grow as the health industry grows. Your J.M. in Health Law can help build your knowledge and skills in one of the most active legal disciplines, providing you with the current laws, codes, and guidelines you need to keep up with ever-changing policies.
What can I do with a Juris Master degree?
Our Juris Master degree is designed to give you useful, specialized legal skills that can help you thrive in your unique field. This degree can open the door to many new roles in your industry that require legal knowledge but are not a formal law practice. If you are thinking about becoming an attorney, we encourage you to apply to our residential Juris Doctor program. Find out more information about our residential J.D. program today!
What Will You Learn in Our Online Juris Master in Health Law Degree?
- Critical thinking, reasoning, and writing skills
- Healthcare compliance issues
- Issues of fraud and abuse
- Laws pertaining to medical malpractice and negligence
- The American legal system and specialized legal issues in the healthcare industry
The core of the online J.M. degree provides training in legal systems, legal analysis, research of law topics, and a history of law to give you a thorough background in legal studies. You will learn about various compliance issues and other issues of law and policy that underpin healthcare bioethics.
Career Opportunities for Graduates of the Online J.M. in Health Law Degree
- Compliance officer
- Consultant
- Healthcare executive
- Insurance company executive
- Nonprofit officer
- Risk manager
Benefits of Pursuing Your Online Juris Master in Health Law with Liberty University
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- Liberty University is regionally accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- As an online student, you will have the opportunity to network with leaders and experts in law from across the country.
- You can complete the online Juris Master – Health Law in as little as 1 year.
Military Benefits for the Juris Master Degree
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Credit Hours
Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Next Start Date
May 13, 2024
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
