The Health Law concentration provides focused study of laws and regulations affecting the health care industry. Students develop an understanding of how legal requirements influence health care organizations, public health systems and related professional settings.
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LAW 706 | HEALTH POLICY AND THE LAW | 3 |
| LAW 727 | HEALTH CARE COMPLIANCE AND REGULATIONS | 3 |
Elective Courses
| Course | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select at least three from the following: | 9 | |
| NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS | ||
| SEX, GENDER, AND THE LAW | ||
| SENIOR RESEARCH SEMINAR (Health Law) | ||
| ANTITRUST | ||
| LABOR LAW | ||
| INDEPENDENT STUDY | ||
| INSURANCE LAW | ||
| ELDER LAW | ||
| RISK MANAGEMENT AND PATIENT SAFETY | ||
| BIOETHICS & THE LAW | ||
| HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS | ||
| HEALTH CARE: FRAUD AND ABUSE | ||
| MEDICAL MALPRACTICE SURVEY | ||
| FOOD AND DRUG LAW | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Open Electives
Students complete the remaining credit hours for the MLS degree by taking additional Health Law elective courses, by choosing courses from the current College of Law course catalog, or by a enrolling in a combination of both.