Juris Master (J.M.) in Health Law

What Will You Study 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 can 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:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. 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.

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)