Master of Jurisprudence in Aging, Law and Policy - Curriculum
Candidates for the Master of Jurisprudence in Aging, Law and Policy must satisfactorily complete four full academic semesters for a total of at least 25 credit hours. Students may enroll in additional coursework with additional approval from the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
Required Courses
First Fall
- Overview of Legal System (2 credits)
- Fundamentals of Contract Law (2 credits)
- Health Care Programs and Benefits (2 credits)
First Spring
- Ethics and Professionalism (2 credits)
- Law and Aging (2 credits)
- Guardianships and Alternatives (3 credits)
Second Fall
- Legal Research (1 credit)
- Long Term Care Planning (3 credits)
- Housing and Home Ownership (3 credits)
Second Spring
- Thesis (2 credits)
- Administrative Law (3 credits)