Master of Jurisprudence

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1 b e a z l e y i n s t i t u t e f o r h e a lt h l aw a n d p o l i c y Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law for Health Care Professionals and Policy Makers Online Degree Program

2 E d u c a t i n g t h e H e a l t h L a w L e a d e r s o f T o m o r r o w The MJ in Health Law from Loyola University Chicago School of Law Whether you are looking to advance your career or want to understand the complex legal issues facing the country s fastest growing industry, Loyola University Chicago School of Law is the place where you will find success. Loyola s cutting-edge curriculum developed in conjunction with a committee of leading health industry professionals and national experts gives graduates a comprehensive working knowledge of the field and the skills essential to successfully navigate the business, legal, and policy forces driving our vast and complex health care delivery system. First established in 1987, the MJ program is specially designed for health care professionals physicians, health care providers, managers, compliance officers, pharmacists and policy makers enabling them to comprehensively evaluate medical-legal issues and provide the confidence needed to work effectively with legal counsel, regulators, and patients. Factor in our supportive and accomplished faculty, strong relationships with leading practitioners, and the friendly and helpful Beazley Institute staff, and it s no wonder that MJ graduates point to their experience at Loyola as a key factor in their professional success. The MJ program provided me with the knowledge, resources, and ability to comprehensively evaluate medical-legal issues in today s health care environment. The knowledge and guidance the Loyola instructors provided helped me transition from a health care clinician to a health care administrator. Jennifer M. Groszek, MJ 01 Risk Manager Northwestern Memorial Hospital LUC.edu/healthlaw

3 D I V E R S E O P T I O N S, E M E R G I N G O P P O R T U N I T I E S Careers in Health Law The breadth and diversity of the health law field will afford you the opportunity to advance your career in a variety of areas in health care. The program s intensive focus on industry fundamentals, health policy and practical, real-world problem-solving positions you to develop the knowledge and expertise you need to advance your career. Our graduates serve as leaders in the provider, supplier (including pharmaceutical), payor, consultancy and government sectors. Whether you re interested in patient safety, risk management, informatics, corporate compliance, health care technology, health policy or health care mediation, Loyola s MJ program will help you achieve your personal and career goals. Nearly 400 Loyola MJ alumni would agree. Here are just a few examples of positions our MJ graduates hold: Healthcare Strategies Consultant, CNA Financial Corp Manager of Regulatory Affairs, Abbott Laboratories President, Patient Marketing Group, Inc. Regulatory Affairs Product Manager, TAP Pharmaceuticals Regulatory Compliance Consultant, United Healthcare Senior Policy Analyst, Clinical Quality Improvement and Patient Safety, American Medical Association U.S. Benefits Program Manager, Intel Corporation Vice President, Hospital and Community Development, St. Bernard Hospital and Healthcare Center

4 Online Learning at Loyola Loyola and our partner, Concord Law School of Kaplan University, have created a highly interactive, sophisticated learning environment that is designed for the working professional. Courses are conducted in a largely asynchronous mode, giving students the ability to schedule their studies at a time and place convenient to them. The curriculum is available over the Internet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from any part of the globe. Classroom instruction is provided through a combination of downloadable audio and video lectures and live, professor-led class discussions conducted throughout each term. Students complete reading and writing assignments similar to those required in a campus-based program, plus additional coursework including bulletin board posts, exams and quizzes. Students receive extensive comments on and critiques of their writing assignments and have direct access to their professors through the online classroom. Courses in Loyola s Online MJ Program are divided into learning modules that may consist of a combination of: Reading Assignments Audio and Video Lectures Bulletin Board Postings Multiple Choice Quizzes Essay Examinations Live Synchronous Classes Writing Assignments The MJ has given me the tools and confidence to work effectively with legal counsel, regulators and clients. I have been able to negotiate contracts to improve the overall reimbursement and bottom line earnings for my company. Porter Myrick, Jr., MJ ( 97) National Account Manager-Managed Care Safeway, Inc.

5 P r a c t i c a l K n o w l e d g e, N a t i o n a l E x p e r t s Loyola s MJ Curriculum For over 25 years our classes have been taught by law professors, practicing health lawyers, health care professionals, executives and consultants who have first-hand experience with the issues that affect the health care industry every day. These dedicated professionals constantly revise and refresh their syllabi to bring the most relevant legal content to our students. At Loyola, we re dedicated to keeping the brightest minds working full-time in health care, so we ve developed our curriculum especially for part-time study. Students take 4 credits per term, dedicating just hours per week to their studies for two calendar years. The courses are available in sequence over 6 consecutive terms, with year-round study in the Fall, Spring and Summer trimesters. A sampling of Loyola s MJ courses includes: Elective Courses:* Health Care Compliance Law and Bioethics Health Care Contracts Liability and Dispute Resolution in Health Care Health Care Risk Management Public Health and the Law Legal Issues in ehealth Quality and Informatics Health Care Informatics Required Courses:* Introduction to Legal Research Health Care Business and Finance Introduction to Legal Study and Legal Writing Health Care Regulation and Policy Introduction to Health Law and Policy Master s Thesis Project Education Immersion Weekends In order to reinforce online learning objectives and foster communication between students and faculty, all online MJ students are required to come to Loyola s Chicago campus at least twice during their tenure in the program for an Education Immersion Weekend (EIW). During the EIWs, held in May, August, and November of each year, students gather in person to workshop their thesis topics and present and defend their theses to faculty and student panels, attend campus events by national legal experts, participate in graduation celebrations, and generally socialize with students, faculty and alumni. *Please visit our website for a complete list of curricular requirements and course descriptions for the MJ program.

6 About the Beazley Institute for Health Law and Policy The Beazley Institute for Health Law and Policy was created in 1984 in recognition of the need for an academic forum to study the burgeoning field of health law and to foster a dialogue between the legal and health care professions. Since that time, the Beazley Institute has grown to offer one of the most comprehensive and respected health law programs in the country, including four different master s and doctoral degrees for attorneys and health care professionals as well as a certificate program for JD students. The Institute sponsors many continuing education conferences and events each year; publishes a semi-annual journal, the Annals of Health Law; fields a health law moot court team; and supports the Health Law Society, one of the largest student groups at Loyola University Chicago School of Law. At the Beazley Institute for Health Law and Policy, we strive to fulfill our mission: Educating the Health Law Leaders of Tomorrow. While health care issues change, the way I need to express specific recommendations or points of view to the government must be precise, relevant and supported by facts. The skills I learned at Loyola especially in the research and writing course help me do this on a daily basis. Susan Clark, MJ ( 05) Senior Policy Analyst American Medical Association LUC.edu/healthlaw

7 As health reform sweeps the nation, hospital leaders will need a steady hand to help them through the mechanics, opportunities, and threats. The MJ in Health Law provides that steady hand. Robert M. Montion, MJ ( 10) Consultant New World Health Strategies Admission Standards Admission to Loyola s MJ program is selective. The MJ Admissions Committee seeks applicants who are highly motivated and appreciate the challenge and professional development opportunities a legal education offers. We look for individuals who bring a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to their coursework and to the heath care professions. Applicants must have a bachelor s degree and possess at least three years experience in the health care field to be considered for admission to Loyola s Online MJ program. Application Process Applicants who wish to pursue the MJ in Health Law must complete the online application available on our website. All applicants are required to provide Loyola with official transcripts from relevant colleges and universities and letters of recommendation from persons familiar with their education or work experience. Qualified applicants are presented to and reviewed by the MJ Admissions Committee in a timely manner. For More Information Online MJ Program Beazley Institute for Health Law and Policy Loyola University Chicago School of Law 25 East Pearson Street Chicago, IL or toll free at www.

8 The online MJ is offered in association with NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY Loyola University of Chicago admits students without regard to their race, color, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, ancestry, military discharge or status, marital status, parental status, or any other protected status to all the rights, privileges, programs, and other activities generally accorded or made available to students at Loyola. Loyola University of Chicago does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, ancestry, military discharge or status, marital status, parental status, or any other protected status in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other Loyola administered programs. Otherwise qualified persons are not subject to discrimination on the basis of disability. ACCREDITATION Loyola University Chicago is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools while Loyola University Chicago School of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association s Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar. Concord Law School is part of Kaplan University which is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Concord Law School is also accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council and is registered with the California Committee of Bar Examiners Loyola University Chicago. All Rights Reserved.