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MHA/JD in Health Administration

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Overview

Embark on a transformative journey with the dual degree (MHA/JD) at the OU Hudson College of Public Health and OU College of Law. As part of your journey, you’ll dive into real-world scenarios through a 400-hour internship, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in diverse settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, and university medical centers. This immersive experience will empower you to apply your academic knowledge to practical challenges, preparing you for a dynamic career in legal and health service administration. Shape the future of healthcare with us, where education meets application.

Curriculum

The dual degree in law and health administration combines the 3-year Juris Doctorate at the College of Law and the 2-year Master of Health Administration at the College of Public Health into 4 years of study.

The JD requires a minimum of 90 credit hours, and the MHA requires a minimum of 52 credit hours. A dual-degree student will complete 81 credit hours at the College of Law and receive 9 credit hours towards the law degree from coursework completed at the College of Public Health. The 81 hours at the College of Law must include Health Law.  Likewise, the student will complete 49 credit hours at the College of Public Health and receive 3 credit hours towards the master's degree from coursework completed at the College of Law.

What does the curriculum look like?

The curricular sequence is highly dependent on when and where a student initially matriculates and on that student’s preferences for law school courses. The student will work closely with the dual degree advisor at the College of Public Health to ensure all curricular requirements are met.

A sample of the curricular requirements has been provided at the link below. This is representative of the curricular choices, however all students should consult both colleges for their current requirements.

Sample Curriculum for Dual Degree - JD-MHA

Admissions Requirements

For the general application requirements see our How to Apply page. This specific program also requires:

  • Bachelor’s degree or entry-level first professional degree from an accredited institution.
  • Must be in good standing with the college or university where currently enrolled or last attended.
  • Grade point average of 3.0 or above using the upper-division coursework of the bachelor's degree
  • Additionally, admission to the JD program is also required: OU College of Law Admission Requirements

If after reviewing the qualifications for the MHA/JD in Health Administration program you are unsure of whether you meet them, please contact hcoph@ouhsc.edu. We are here to help and support you as you pursue a career in the health sciences.

Please also review the application requirements and application deadlines found on the How to Apply page. 

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Department of Health Administration & Policy

The Department of Health Administration and Policy offers the only CAHME-accredited health administration program in Oklahoma. The department is proud to provide a comprehensive, practical, and rigorous education, preparing students to become leaders in health policy and administration. Our students benefit from experiential learning opportunities, strong faculty support, and access to cutting-edge research through collaborations with partnerships.

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