MJ Graduate Program in Health Law for Nurses Brochure
MASTER OF JURISPRUDENCE in health law
Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law (Standard Program)
OVERVIEW
The Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) in Health Law (Standard Program) is designed for health care and other professionals who desire to expand their education and broaden their understanding of the legal and regulatory health care environment. It is one of few such law school programs in the country, offering a unique opportunity for students to expand their employment opportunities.
As with all of our MJ Degree programs, the MJ Health Law degree is an online program designed to accommodate the working professional seeking to improve employment opportunities or simply keep pace with changing regulatory requirements. The program requires 28 credit hours of course work and can be completed in two academic years.
OBJECTIVE
Courses aim to educate students in all aspects of the law, and enable them to assist health law attorneys and other professionals with transactional, litigation, and regulatory work in hospitals, law firms, pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, insurance companies, and health maintenance organizations.
28 total credits: 20 required credits, 8 elective credits. The complete curriculum for the Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law program can be found on our website law.widener.edu/MJDegrees.
Introduction to Law
Critical Legal Analysis & Writing
Torts
Healthcare Quality & Liability
Healthcare & Business Transactions
Constitutional Law
Regulating the Healthcare Institution
All of our MJ Degree Programs can be completed in two academic years.
MASTER OF JURISPRUDENCE in health law
Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law with Certificate in RegulatoryAnalysis & Compliance
OVERVIEW
The Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) in Health Law is designed for health care and other professionals who desire to expand their education and broaden their understanding of the legal and regulatory health care environment with a specific focus on compliance issues. It is one of few such law school programs in the country, offering a unique opportunity for students to expand their employment opportunities.
Widener Law School is one of only two law schools accredited by the Compliance Certification Board (CCB) for the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA). Students are eligible to sit for the CHC (Certified in Healthcare Compliance) national exam upon successful completion of the program.
OBJECTIVE
Courses aim to educate students for careers working with management and legal counsel as compliance officers and risk managers to fulfill the regulatory compliance requirements of health care and pharmaceutical organizations. Students are prepared to work in regulatory compliance analysis, risk management, and contract negotiations. Within the capstone course, students will work through simulations to resolve compliance issues and mock exam questions.
28 total credits: 26 required credits, 2 elective credits. The complete curriculum for the Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law program can be found on our website law.widener.edu/MJDegrees.
Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law with Certificate in Legal Nurse Consulting & Hospital Regulatory Compliance
OVERVIEW
The Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) in Health Law with a Certificate in Legal Nurse Consulting (LNC) and Hospital Regulatory Compliance is designed for nurses who hold a current BSN license and who wish to advance their education and career options in medical-legal settings and broaden their understanding of the legal and regulatory health care environment.
This graduate program seeks to prepare nurses in two specialtyareas:
The LNC Certificate exemplifies that the holder has obtained the ABA-approved special skills and medical knowledge required to act as an independent nurse consultant with legal knowledge required to investigate health care issues.
The Certificate in Hospital Regulatory Compliance provides students with an understanding of health care policy and regulations. Students are eligible to sit for the Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) national exam upon successful completion of the program.
OBJECTIVE
Courses aim to educate students in all aspects of health law, and enable them to evaluate, analyze, and render informed opinions on the delivery of health care and the resulting outcomes.
28 credits: 26 required credits, 2 elective credits. The complete curriculum for the Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law program can be found on our website law.widener.edu/MJDegrees.
Intro to Law
Critical Legal Analysis & Writing
Torts
Healthcare Compliance & Ethics I
Healthcare Quality & Liability
Introduction to Legal Nurse Consultant
Principles and Practices of LNC
Regulatory Compliance: Hospital Managed Care Legal Medical Research
What is a Nurse with a Master of Jurisprudence in Legal Nurse Consulting & Hospital Regulatory Compliance?
A Widener Law Legal Nurse Consultant with a Master of Jurisprudence is an experienced registered nurse who:
brings medical knowledge to the practice of law;
is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agencyor other entity;
identifies standards of care, causation and damages issues;
locates and retains expert witnesses;
assists with depositions and trials, develops and prepares exhibits; and,
develops medical chronologies.
A Widener graduate Nurse practicing in the field of Hospital Regulatory Compliance with a Master of Jurisprudence is an experienced registered nurse who:
performs specialized administrative responsibilities pertaining the hospital
is experienced in the areas of regulatorycompliance, hospital billing, and reimbursement;
utilizes knowledge of health law, nursing, and administrative practices;
ensures compliance with current governing rules and regulations required for health care organizations; and,
applies regulatory standards involved in direct patient care.
MASTER
Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law with Certificate in Global Compliance & Ethics
OVERVIEW
The Master of Jurisprudence (MJ) in Health Law with a Certificate in Global Compliance and Ethics is a master’s degree program designed for those seeking graduate-level education in legal analysis and global regulatory compliance and ethics for careers working with international health care corporations, business, non-profit, or government entities.
OBJECTIVE
Courses aim to educate students in global health care organizations, corporate and health law regulatory compliance, and global health systems. Students will develop an understanding of health care quality standards, transactions, and ethics. Within the Global Capstone course, students will work through simulations to resolve global compliance issues and mock-exam questions for the Compliance Certification Board’s (CCB) exam to become a Certified Corporate and Ethics Professional International (CCEP -I) ®. A CCEP-I is someone with knowledge of relevant international regulations and expertise in compliance processes sufficient to assist organizations with their legal obligations, and someone who promotes organizational integrity through the operation of effective compliance programs.
CURRICULUM
28 total credits: 26 required credits, 2 electives. The complete curriculum for the Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law program can be found on our website law.widener.edu/MJDegrees
Intro to Law
Critical Legal Analysis & Writing
Torts
Healthcare Quality & Liability
Healthcare & Business Transactions
Corporate Deviance
Global Health Compliance & Ethics
Global Capstone Project
Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law
General Information
COURSES
Online courses are scheduled in Fall and Spring semesters, which run for 15 weeks, and Summer semesters which are 8 weeks in length. A course module may contain a reading assignment, video lecture, discussion thread, quiz, essay writing assignment, exam, or a combination of these assignments.
EXTERNSHIPS
The MJ program offers Health Law Externships in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to, for-profit and non-profit health care organizations and administrative and government agencies. Externships are open to students who have successfully completed their first-year courses and are great opportunities to gain practical skills while earning credits toward graduation.
ELIGIBILITY
A Bachelor’s degree is required. Applicants preferably will have recent or current professional employment in health care or a closely related field.
TUITION
The tuition for the 2013-2014 academic year is $994 per credit. (Subject to change.) Financial aid is available for qualified students.
MATRICULATION DATES
We have three matriculation dates to accommodate your schedule:
Summer (May)
Fall (August)
Spring (January)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Completed application form
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
Resume
Personal statement
Two (2) letters of recommendation
$60.00 non-refundable application fee, payable to Widener University
MASTER OF jurisprudence in health law
Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law FrequentlyAsked Questions
What is an MJ?
The Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law is a degree that was created by Widener University School of Law in response to a growing need for those in health care fields to obtain working knowledge of the legal, business, and policy forces impacting these industries. More than twenty years since its launch, the MJ in Health Law has been emulated by other law schools and universities.
What
can I do with an MJ
Degree in Health Law?
The skills and knowledge gained at Widener Law can be used to open and improve career opportunities in virtually every sector of the health care field. Widener graduates use their online MJ degree to complement and significantly enhance previous work and life experiences. Graduates from Widener Law’s MJ program have found many innovative and exciting ways to use their health law MJ degree. Whether you want to expand your employment opportunities or increase your personal knowledge, Widener Law’s online MJ program could be the right fit for you. Our MJ in Health Law degrees are an excellent educational opportunity for those who wish to work in risk management, regulatory analysis, health care technology, quality assurance, and health care mediation, but it can also lead to other opportunities. Here are a few other jobs our alumni are performing:
• Clinical Supervisor/Admissions Supervisor
• Patient Safety & Quality Specialist
• Director of Operations, Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery
• Patient Safety Manager Project Management
• Regulatory Compliance Consultant
• Senior Policy Analyst, Clinical Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
• Vice President, Hospital and Community
How quickly can I complete the program?
Students generally complete the 28-credit program in two years, but with permission, may be able to complete the program at a slower or faster pace.
Are online courses easier than on-campus courses?
No. The content of online courses is identical to that of on-campus classes.
How much time per week should I expect to spend on my degree?
We advise students to expect to spend an equal amount of time as a seated class. For example, a three hour seated class would require reading, preparation for class, listening to lectures, completing assignments, and answering class discussions.
Is the program accredited?
The Widener University School of Law Master of Jurisprudence program is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education as well as the American Bar Association's Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar. Widener Law is a Compliance Certification Board (CCB) “accredited institution,” and is proud to announce that it is one of only two law schools in the country to have earned this distinction.
