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The online Master of Science in Law and Policy from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad College of Law will give you the knowledge, skill, and confidence to navigate the legal issues that arise in your organization. Studying in the convenience of your own home, you will work closely with NSU Law faculty and peers to understand the function and framework of the American legal system.

Learn to work with your organization's legal team to address regulations, and how to locate and apply applicable laws in your workplace. By graduation, you will have built specialized expertise around the laws, regulations, and policies relevant to your profession – and advanced your industry standing.

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Quick Facts

Curriculum
NSU's Master of Science in Law and Policy program is 36 credits and can be completed in as little as two years. Concentration in Cybersecurity Law available.
Delivery Options
Classes for the M.S. in Law and Policy are offered fully online.
Tuition
Visit the  Tuition and Fees page  for more information.
Start Dates
Program start dates are available in September (Fall term), January (Winter term), April (Spring term) and June (Summer term).

Fast-Track Option

If you’re eager to make a difference, NSU Law offers an M.S. in Law Fast-Track option to give you an edge even faster. Work with your admissions adviser to design a custom plan of study and complete any of our four M.S. in Law degree programs in just one year (four terms).

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Master of Science in Law and Policy 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

(Select One
 
/Credits:  )
(MEDL 1030
Special Education Advocacy Workshop
/Credits: 2)
(MEML 2011
Laws Regulating Workplace Safety
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 1050
The Law of Medicare and Medicaid
/Credits: 2)
(Select One
 
/Credits:  )
(MEDL 1040
Ethical Issues in Education Law
/Credits: 2)
(MEML 1080
Employment Discrimination
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 2030
Risk Management Law
/Credits: 2)
(Select One
 
/Credits:  )
(MEDL 1070
Federal Legislation in Education
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2060
Law Regulating Wages and Hours
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 1090
Accreditation and Licensing
/Credits: 2)
(MEDL 1080
Constitutional Law in the Classroom
/Credits: 2)
(MEML 1030
Technology and Privacy in the Workplace
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 1045
Patients' Rights and Health Care Ethics
/Credits: 2)

Capstone

 

(MLAW 3025
Individual Research Project Seminar
/Credits: 4)
(1 Elective
 
/Credits: 2)
(or
 
/Credits:  )
(MLAW 3028
Individual Research Project Honors Thesis
/Credits: 2)
( 
* If a student applies to take the Honors Thesis as part of their Capstone, the total number of electives is reduced to 12.
/Credits:  )

Electives and Concentrations

 

( 
Students must complete 12-14 credits of electives to complete their degree. * Students may choose from 14 credits of electives they are interested in or 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 2021
Pharmaceutical Law
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 2086
Advanced Topics in FDA Law
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 2040
Health Care as an Employee Benefit
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 2052
Operational and Business Aspects in Health Care
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 2070
Legal Issues in Health Care Human Resources
/Credits: 2)
(MEDL 2080
Alternative Dispute Resolution
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 3010
Alternative Dispute Resolution
/Credits: 2)
(MEDL 2075
Bullying and Harassment
/Credits: 2)
(MEDL 3000
Civil Rights Law
/Credits: 2)
(MEDL 2040
Contemporary Issues in Education
/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 2030
Preventing Workplace Harassment
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 3005
Principles of Information Security
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2035
Response to Intervention
/Credits: 2)
(MEDL 2030
School Discipline Law
/Credits: 2)
(MEML 1090
Developing and Maintaining Employment Policies and Handbooks
/Credits: 2)
(MEML 2020
Employee Benefits
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2050
Trends in Employee Relations Law
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2095
Workers Compensation
/Credits: 2)
(MLAW 2081
Current Topics in School Law
/Credits: 2)
(MHL 2010
Regulatory Compliance in the Health Industry
/Credits: 2)

Note: M.S. in Law 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 M.S. in Law and Policy curriculum to view detailed course descriptions.

The Master of Science in Law Program has seven expected learning outcomes for students in each program.

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