MPH/JD in Health Administration & Policy

Embark on a transformative journey with the dual degree (MPH/JD) at the OU Hudson College of Public Health and OU College of Law. As part of your adventure, 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!

The Hudson College of Public Health and the Master of Public Health program offered by the Department are accredited by the Council on Education in Public Health (CEPH). The MPH program may be completed by full or part-time students and is offered in Oklahoma City.

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

The JD requires a minimum of 90 credit hours, and the MPH requires a minimum of 45 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 Hudson College of Public Health. Likewise, the student will complete 36 credit hours at the Hudson College of Public Health and receive 9 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 Hudson College of Public Health to ensure all curricular requirements are met.

Sample Curriculum for Dual Degree - JD-MHA

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

• 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 requirement on a 4.00 scale can be met by any of the following:
  • 3.00 in bachelor’s degree cumulative GPA 
  • 3.00 in the last 60 credit hours of upper-division coursework applied to the bachelor’s degree
  • 3.00 in the master’s degree (or higher) cumulative GPA
  • 3.00 in the last 12 or more hours of graded graduate level coursework
  The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences is excluded from participation in the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) Academic Forgiveness Provisions including repeat, reprieve, and renewal. Therefore, all grades earned will be included in grade point calculations when applying for acceptance to an OU Health Sciences program. OU Health Sciences student undergraduate coursework is included in this policy. Click here for additional information.
• College Algebra or a higher-level math course.
• Additionally, admission to the JD program is also required: OU College of Law Admission Requirements

After reviewing the qualifications for the Master of Public Health in Health Administration and Policy/Juris Doctorate program, if you are unsure if you meet the requirements, please email us at hcoph@ouhsc.edu or call us at (405) 271-2308. 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. 

How to Apply