M.S. in Law and Policy

Program Overview

This Master of Laws (LL.M.) program offers a comprehensive foundation in legal research, privacy law, and professional communication. Students can specialize in Education Law, Employment Law, or Health Law, or pursue a concentration in Cybersecurity Law. The program culminates in a capstone research project and provides career opportunities in various legal and compliance roles.

Program Outline

Outline:

Core Modules

• MLAW 1020: Legal Research Methods and Reasoning
• MLAW 1032: Federal Privacy Law
• MLAW 1035: Professional Communication
• MLAW 1036: Legal Foundations

Program Core

• MEDL 1030: Special Education Advocacy Workshop
• OR*
• MEML 2011: Laws Regulating Workplace Safety
• OR*
• MHL 1050: The Law of Medicare and Medicaid

Program Core

• MEDL 1040: Ethical Issues in Education Law
• OR*
• MEML 1080: Employment Discrimination
• OR*
• MHL 2030: Risk Management Law

Program Core

• MEDL 1070: Federal Legislation in Education
• OR*
• MLAW 2060: Law Regulating Wages and Hours
• OR*
• MHL 1090: Accreditation and Licensing
• OR*
• MEDL 1080: Constitutional Law in the Classroom
• OR*
• MEML 1030: Technology and Privacy in the Workplace
• OR*
• MHL 1045: Patients' Rights and Health Care Ethics

Capstone

• MLAW 3025: Individual Research Project Seminar
• OR*
• MLAW 3028: Individual Research Project Honors Thesis
• Elective (1 course)**
• Electives and Concentrations*
Students can choose from 14 credits of electives or complete a concentration in Cybersecurity Law.

Cybersecurity Law Concentration

• MLAW 3005: Principles of Information Security
• MLAW 3006: Principles of Information Security

Careers:

• Human Resources Manager
• Consultant
• Compliance Officer