Healthcare Law
December 6, 2024 2024-12-20 10:32Healthcare Law
Online LLM in
Healthcare Law
Address the increasing
complexity of healthcare law.
15+ Months
9 Courses
24 Hours
$557-$1028/CH
The OU Online LLM in Healthcare Law is a 24-credit program for lawyers practicing healthcare law to further their specialization. It also provides a comprehensive legal foundation for lawyers wanting to transition to a healthcare law practice. Graduating with an LLM degree from OU allows graduates to teach in law schools around the country.
Admissions Deadline
Rolling admissions*
*This program typically has an earlier application deadline than the standard 14 days prior to intended start. Please check directly with the program to ensure your application is received in time.
Program Start Terms
Fall, Spring, Summer
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Faculty Expertise
Faculty members are carefully selected for the Healthcare Law program based on their experience and background in healthcare law. A mix of full-time OU College of Law faculty, practicing attorneys, compliance officers, and medical professionals will challenge and encourage you to think deeply about how the law impacts the healthcare industry and your role moving forward.
Unique Experience
The OU College of Law focuses on providing each student with a world-class experience to further their personal and professional lives. The class size is small by design to ensure each student gets individual attention, and the cohort-based model provides you with strong connections with your classmates.
Flexible Format
Learn in a flexible online program designed for working professionals. You’ll engage in online discussions with professors and fellow students while furthering your knowledge of healthcare law.
OU Online graduates find employment within six months after graduation*
OU Online graduates report earning an annual salary of $75,000 or more*
OU Online students say the skills they gained in their program made them more competitive in their career field*
*Source: OU Online Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2023
Pursue your
Healthcare Law
Master's degree
LLM in Healthcare Law students complete a 24-credit-hour curriculum in seven-week modules. There are two modules per semester, and students typically have a short break between modules. The degree is designed to be completed in 15 months while working full-time. Students will need to take at least 24 credit hours to earn the degree and can pick from a list of courses to obtain the required credit amount.
Course Offerings
- Structure of Enterprises
- Quality Control
- Coding and Billing
- Public Healthcare
- Fraud and Abuse
- Health Information Management
- HIPAA
- Healthcare Transactions
- Sources of Liability
- Investigations
- Anti-Trust Issues in Healthcare Delivery
Getting Started Today
The online LLM in Healthcare Law is a selective program aimed at educating the leading legal experts and lawyers. To get started, follow these steps:
STEP ONE:
Contact an Enrollment Counselor to discuss your qualifications and interest in the program.
STEP TWO:
Fill out your application here.
STEP THREE:
Provide supplemental materials, including a resume, personal statement, and undergraduate transcripts.
Application Timeline
The admissions committee operates under a rolling admissions process, and admissions may continue until two weeks before the start of classes. However, some programs may have an earlier application deadline. The committee strives to respond to all applicants within two weeks from the time a completed application is submitted.
Questions about Admissions?
For more information on the admissions process, please complete the contact form below, and an admissions counselor will be in touch shortly.
Paying for School
If you would like to compare the estimated cost of your program with a typical financial aid package, use the cost calculator on our OU Online financial aid page.
If you have questions regarding financial aid for your online program, please get in touch with the Online Aid office by emailing onlineaid@ou.edu or calling 405-325-2929.
same academic excellence
Earning an LLM in Healthcare Law degree from OU Online gives you the skills to succeed in a growing and evolving field. It also gives you access to career support and an expanded professional network as part of the global OU alumni community. Stand out where the industry is moving while enjoying the potential for higher pay, career advancement, and new opportunities.
Tuition and fees for the program are $18,584 ($556.50 per credit hour) for in-state students and $29,660 ($1028 per credit hour) for out-of-state students. Program prices include mandatory fees of $190.25 per credit hour and a once-a-semester fee of $105.50. Books and additional materials are not included.
Once accepted into the program, students must submit a $350 nonrefundable deposit within two weeks. Deposits are applied toward tuition expenses and secure a student’s place in the upcoming class.
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Why OU Online?
We are a top-tier public institution offering high-quality, affordable, professional undergraduate and graduate programs committed to maintaining academic excellence online.
Our Online Programs
Every OU Online program is built on the foundation of world-class faculty mixed with professors of practice providing valuable instruction. By linking industry experts with our online programs, we offer the most advanced curriculum and prepare students for future career success.
Our OU Family
When you graduate from an OU Online program, you’ll join the network of 250,000 OU alumni and be forever part of the OU family. Become part of the tradition of excellence that OU has established in its 130-year history.
