Program Overview

Law, J.D. and Public Health, M.P.H. Dual Degree

Overview

The Saint Louis University School of Law and the College for Public Health and Social Justice offer a dual Juris Doctor/Master of Public Health degree with a concentration in health management and policy. This unique combination provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal system and its impact on public health, as well as the social, environmental, and physical influences that determine the health and well-being of individuals and communities.

Admission

To pursue the dual degree, students must meet the admission requirements and be admitted into both the J.D. and M.P.H. programs. Individuals may apply to the M.P.H. program concurrently with their application to the School of Law or after being admitted to the School of Law. However, admission to the dual-degree program is contingent upon admission to both the M.P.H. and J.D. programs.

Requirements

The dual degree requires students to complete 122 credits in total. Six credits from the J.D. requirements will be used to satisfy M.P.H.-Health Management and Policy (HMP) degree elective requirements, and nine credits from the M.P.H.-HMP degree requirements will be used to satisfy J.D. requirements.

• HMP 5000 Health Care Organization (3 cr) fulfills the M.P.H. core requirement for Health Management and Policy.
• LAW 8000 Health Care Law (3 cr) substitutes for HMP 5510 Health Policy & Law (3 cr)
• PUBH 5070 Translating Evidence and Theory for Community Practice (3 cr) is taken in semester three or four, depending on participation in the health law semester in Washington, D.C.

Program Highlights

• The dual-degree program enables students to earn both degrees in approximately four years, compared to five years if obtained separately.
• SLU LAW's Center for Health Law Studies is consistently ranked as the premier health law program in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
• The College for Public Health and Social Justice's public health program has been recognized among the top programs in the U.S.
• Students receive training from internationally renowned professors, unparalleled professional opportunities at field placements, and access to a robust alumni network.

Careers

Graduates of the dual-degree program have diverse employment opportunities, often serving in influential positions in:

• Health care systems
• Nonprofit institutions
• Large health law firms
• Health policy and human rights organizations
• Federal and state regulatory agencies
• Think tanks
• Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology corporations

Accreditation

• Saint Louis University School of Law has been continuously accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) since December 1924.
• Saint Louis University's College for Public Health and Social Justice is fully accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH).

Continuation Standards

Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in all graduate/professional courses. All students pursuing a J.D./M.P.H. must also complete an internship in public health.