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Changing regulations in the healthcare industry have sparked demand for professionals who can understand and interpret today's complex legal issues. With a certificate in health law from Northeastern University, you can gain those skills and learn how to effectively work with counsel when a lawyer's involvement is necessary. 

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6-9 Months
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Overview

If you work in the healthcare industry and are looking to expand your legal knowledge, but are not quite ready to pursue a master’s degree, we offer a 12-credit Graduate Certificate in Health Law. This certificate arises directly from the need for more professionals with legal expertise in the highly regulated field of healthcare. The certificate is designed specifically to provide professionals with the skills necessary to understand, navigate and leverage the legal issues that arise within the healthcare field and to work effectively with counsel when a lawyer’s involvement is necessary. Students can apply their credits from this program to the Master of Legal Studies later on if desired.

Changing regulations in the healthcare industry have sparked demand for professionals who can understand and interpret today’s complex legal issues. With a certificate in health law from Northeastern University, you can gain those skills and learn how to effectively work with counsel when a lawyer’s involvement is necessary.

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Unique Features

  • Tailor your education to your schedule. This certificate is offered in a 100-percent-online, asynchronous, flexible format, allowing you to take advantage of the program’s rigorous coursework and experienced faculty regardless of your location.
  • Stack your certificate into a master’s degree. The 12 credits from this program can be applied toward a Master of Legal Studies.
  • Learn directly from the experts, such as Wendy Parmet, director of Northeastern’s Center on Health Law and Policy, and Patricia Davidson, a former senior staff attorney for the Public Health Advocacy Institute, a nonprofit affiliated with Northeastern’s School of Law.
  • Earn a top-ranked education. The School of Law is ranked 15th in healthcare law by U.S. News and World Report.

Program Objectives

Healthcare is a complex legal arena, as it encompasses several key stakeholders from providers, to patients, to insurers. The Graduate Certificate in Health Law can help individuals juggle the varying legal needs in this space. It provides students with an introductory course paired with three electives tailored to the health industry.

The program helps to prepare graduates with the skills and experience to:

  • Summarize and apply the appropriate statutes and regulations to concrete situations
  • Examine legal regulations governing the provision and financing of healthcare services
  • Gain an in-depth overview of health and compliance programs and the code of conduct for particular fields

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Admissions

A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern—a top-ranked university—can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and hands-on professional experience in the area of your interest. Apply now—and take your career to the next level.

Program Costs

$13.6K *
Tuition

Finance Your Education We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships.

How to Apply Learn more about the application process and requirements.

Requirements

To apply to the program, you must have:

  • Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution

To complete the application process, you must submit:

  • Online application
  • Professional resumé
  • Transcripts from all previous undergraduate and graduate institutions
  • A personal statement
  • One letter of recommendation: from individual(s) with either academic or professional knowledge of your capabilities, such as a faculty member, current employer, mentor, or colleague
  • Official TOEFL scores (nonnative English speakers only)
  • GRE or LSAT scores (optional)

Are You an International Student? Find out what additional documents are required to apply.

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Admissions Dates

Admissions Dates

Term (Start Date) Admissions Deadline
Spring 2020 (March 2, 2020) February 21, 2020
Summer 2020 (June 29, 2020) June 19, 2020
Fall 2020 (October 19, 2020) October 9, 2020
Spring 2021 (March 1, 2021) February 19, 2021
Summer 2021 (June 28, 2021) June 18, 2021
Curriculum

Industry-aligned courses for in-demand careers.


For 100+ years, we’ve designed our programs with one thing in mind—your success. Explore the current program requirements and course descriptions, all designed to meet today’s industry needs and must-have skills.

 

Experiential Learning

Northeastern's signature experience-powered learning model has been at the heart of the university for more than a century. It combines world-class academics with professional practice, allowing you to acquire relevant, real-world skills you can immediately put into action in your current workplace. This makes a Northeastern education a dynamic, transformative experience, giving you countless opportunities to grow as a professional and person.

Faculty

Our Faculty

Northeastern University faculty represents a broad cross-section of professional practices and fields, including finance, education, biomedical science, management, and the U.S. military. They serve as mentors and advisors and collaborate alongside you to solve the most pressing global challenges facing established and emerging markets.

Students

By enrolling in Northeastern, you’ll gain access to students at 13 campus locations, 300,000+ alumni, and 3,000 employer partners worldwide. Our global university system provides students unique opportunities to think locally and act globally while serving as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.

Below is a look at where our Law & Criminology alumni work, the positions they hold, and the skills they bring to their organization.

 

  • Where They Work

    • Commonwealth of Massachusetts
    • City of Boston
    • Deloitte
    • US Army
    • U.S. Department of Justice

  • What They Do

    • Legal
    • Business Development
    • Education
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Community and Social Services

  • What They're Skilled At

    • Legal Research
    • Litigation
    • Legal Writing
    • Public Speaking
    • Research

 

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