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JD/MA Dual-Degree Program

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland , United States
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Duration
3.5 years
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Health Administration | Business Law
Area of study
Law | Health
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On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Introduction to the JD/MA Dual-Degree Program

The JD/MA Dual-Degree Program combines the Master of Arts in Bioethics and Medical Humanities with the Doctor of Jurisprudence. This program is offered in cooperation with the School of Law and is designed to provide excellent preparation for students who desire to practice health law.


Program Overview

The Department of Bioethics is dedicated to responding to the challenge of health care choices faced in today's society. It focuses on the ethical, cultural, and policy dimensions of health care, technology, and the life sciences. The JD/MA program emphasizes the interdisciplinary and inter-professional nature of the field and includes a significant clinical component.


Application Requirements

Students must apply and be accepted to each degree program to qualify. New students can apply to both programs simultaneously; current law students may apply before the end of their first year. Students are expected to complete course requirements for the two degrees in either three-and-one half years, or three years combined with some summer school work.


Course Requirements

The curriculum for this dual degree program begins with one year of full-time study in law school. The course requirements are as follows:


  • JD Degree: 88 credits
    • "Pure" Law School Credits: 70 credits
    • Foundations in Bioethics I and II (BETH 401 and BETH 402): 12 credits
    • Law School Credits in Bioethics and Medical Humanities relevant courses: 6 credits
  • MA Degree: 30 credits
    • Foundations in Bioethics I and II (BETH 401 and BETH 402): 12 credits
    • Clinical Ethics Rotation (BETH 405): 3 credits
    • Capstone in Bioethics and Medical Humanities (BETH 402C): 1.5 credits
    • Law School Credits in Bioethics and Medical Humanities relevant courses: 6 credits
    • Electives outside Law School in Bioethics and Medical Humanities: 6 credits
    • Mini elective in Bioethics and Medical Humanities: 1.5 credits

Program Details

The JD/MA Dual-Degree Program is designed to help students identify and assess challenges facing the medical and health law professions in the coming decades and explore a broad range of health law and policy issues. The program provides students with firsthand experience in multiple health care settings and enhances careers in other fields.


Dual Degree Programs

The university also offers other dual degree programs, including:


  • MD / MA
  • MA / MPH
  • MA / MSW
  • MA / MSN
  • MA / MS in Genetic Counseling
  • Ph.D. in Genetics / MA

Conclusion

The JD/MA Dual-Degree Program is a unique opportunity for students to combine their interests in law and bioethics. With its interdisciplinary approach and clinical component, this program provides excellent preparation for students who desire to practice health law.


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