Health Care Administration – Juris Doctorate 3+3
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- Bachelor of Science / joint
- Format
- online,In-person
- Course Info
- Curriculum Guide
- College
- Health and Human Sciences, College of (Dean's Office)
- School/Department
- School of Allied Health
Program Contact
- Dr. Kristine Kraft
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Professor, Director of School
330-972-6516
Overview
Are you interested in health care law?
The Health Care Administration and Juris Doctorate 3+3 program is an accelerated pathway for students interested in combining health care leadership with legal expertise. Students complete three years of undergraduate coursework in Health Care Administration before transitioning into law school during their fourth year. This innovative program allows qualified students to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a Juris Doctorate in just six years, preparing them for careers in health law, compliance, policy, and administration.
Admissions Requirements
Admission to Health Care Administration
Admission to the University of Akron
Admission to Law School
Applicants who have completed at least 91 credits toward a bachelor’s degree may be automatically admitted to Akron Law if they:
are in good academic, financial and disciplinary standing at their undergraduate institution;
satisfy the character and fitness standards required of all students admitted to Akron Law;
have an Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) score that is at or above the 25th percentile of the previous year's entering class (currently 151); and
have an undergraduate grade point average at or above the median of the previous Akron Law entering class (currently 3.45).
Degree Information
121 total credits
at least 92 undergraduate credits
at least 29 Law School credits
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the Health Care Administration – JD track are uniquely prepared to navigate the intersection of health care and law, with career opportunities in compliance, health care policy, hospital administration, and legal consulting. With expertise in regulatory frameworks, risk management, and ethical decision-making, alumni are well positioned for roles such as health care attorney, compliance officer, policy analyst, and executive leader shaping the future of health care systems.
The Health Care Administration and Juris Doctor 3+3 pathway made law school feel possible and allowed me to pursue two passions at once while saving time and staying focused on my goal of serving health care professionals.
