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Master the Legal Complexities of Modern Health Care

The Master of Legal Studies in Health Law at Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law equips professionals across the health care spectrum with the legal insight needed to navigate this challenging landscape and stay ahead of the rapidly evolving health care field. Designed for real-world impact, this program builds the critical legal knowledge and professional vocabulary required to address regulatory requirements, manage compliance challenges, and anticipate emerging legal risks. You’ll gain the tools to communicate effectively, make informed decisions, and add immediate value within your organization. Whether you’re looking to advance your career or strengthen your role in healthcare, this degree positions you to lead with clarity, credibility, and confidence.

Program Learning Outcomes & Key Benefits

  • A working understanding of health law, including how statutory law, case law, and administrative codes apply to real-world health care scenarios.
  • The ability to identify and analyze legal issues that arise in clinical, administrative, and organizational settings.
  • Enhanced communication skills to collaborate effectively with legal counsel, compliance teams, and regulatory bodies.
  • Research proficiency to investigate legal and ethical questions that surface in today’s volatile health care environment.

 

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Quick Facts

Curriculum
NSU’s MLS program requires completion of 30 credits with minimum GPA of 3.0 and can be completed in one to two years. There are multiple concentrations to choose from.
Delivery Options
Classes are offered 100% online synchronously and asynchronously.
Tuition
Visit the  Tuition and Fees page  for more information.
Start Dates

Program start dates are available in January (Winter term), April (Spring term), June (Summer term), and September (Fall term).

 

Graduate Spotlight

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Working in the ER I experienced conversations and events that made me realize I could advocate for my patients in such a different way.

MACKENZIE SCHOOLMASTER, M.S. '20

 

Master of Legal Studies in Health Law Curriculum

Core

Credits

(MLAW 1020
Legal Research Methods and Reasoning
/Credits: 3)
(MLAW 1032
Federal Privacy Law
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 1035
Professional Communication
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 1036
Legal Foundations
/Credits: 3)

Program Core

Credits

(MLAW 2030
Risk Management Law
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 1090
Accreditation and Licensing
/Credits: 2)
(MEML 1045
Patients' Rights and Healthcare Ethics
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 1050
The Law of Medicare and Medicaid
/Credits: 2)

Capstone

 

(MLAW 3025
Individual Research Project Seminar
/Credits: 4)

Electives and Concentrations

 

( 
Students must complete 4 electives (8 credits). Students may choose a specific combination of electives to earn a concentration.
/Credits:  )

Courses

Credits

(MLAW 3005
Principles of Information Security
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 3006
Cyber and Information Crimes
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 3007
Electronic Commerce and Digital Trade
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 3008
Cyber Law and Modern Mass Communications Policy
/Credits: 2)

Courses

Credits

(MHL 2070
Legal Issues in Healthcare Human Resources
/Credits: 2)
(MEML 1080
Employment Discrimination
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2060
Law Regulating Wages and Hours
/Credits: 2)

Courses

Credits

(MHL 2040
Healthcare as an Employee Benefit
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 2010
Regulatory Compliance in the Healthcare Industry
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 2052
Operational and Business Aspects in Healthcare
/Credits: 2)

Courses

Credits

(MLAW 2060
Law Regulating Wages and Hours
/Credits: 2)
(MEML 1080
Employment Discrimination
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 1090
Law of Accreditation and Licensing
/Credits: 2)

Courses

Credits

(MHL 2021
Pharmaceutical Law
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 2086
Advanced Topics in FDA Law
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 2010
Regulatory Compliance in the Healthcare Industry
/Credits: 2)

Courses

Credits

(MHL 2010
Regulatory Compliance in the Healthcare Industry
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 2021
Pharmaceutical Law
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 2052
Operational and Business Aspects in Healthcare
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 2040
Healthcare as an Employee Benefit
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 2070
Legal Issues in Healthcare Human Resources
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 2086
Advanced Topics in FDA Law
/Credits: 2)
(MEML 1080
Employment Discrimination
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 3010
Alternative Dispute Resolution
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 3006
Cyber and Information Crimes
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 3008
Cyber Law and Modern Mass Communication Policy
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2090
Dealing with Whistleblowers and Preventing Retaliation
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2085
Effective Advocacy Skills
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 3007
Electronic Commerce and Digital Trade
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2055
Immigration and Naturalization Concerns in Employment
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2070
Labor Law: Laws Regulating Unions and Management
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 3005
Principles of Information Security
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2035
Response to Intervention
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2050
Trends in Employee Relations Law
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2095
Workers Compensation
/Credits: 2)

Note: MLS degree programs do not prepare students to practice law or sit for a bar examination. Only the professional J.D. degree will prepare you to practice law.

Visit the MLS Health Law Courses to view detailed course descriptions.

The Master of Legal Studies program has seven expected  learning outcomes  for students in each program.

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