Students apply and must be admitted to both programs. Deadlines for each program may vary so it is important for prospective students to track application processes carefully. See these websites for the most up to date application information and admission criteria:
The Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree is a two-year (full-time, residential), 50-hour program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) and offered through the College of Public Health. The Juris Doctor (JD) degree is a three-year (full-time, residential), 90-hour degree program of the College of Law that is accredited by the American Bar Association. Under the dual degree program, each college would accept nine credit hours earned in the other college, allowing the student to complete both JD and MHA degrees with a total of 131 credit hours, and taking a total of four years rather than five.
There are designated advisors in each degree program assigned to the student upon admission. Additionally, students will receive career and professional advising from the MHA Program Director and academic advising from the College of Public Health Graduate Coordinator. A program of study will be developed for each student.
Students consult with an advisor in the MHA Program and the Law School to determine the best path for them. The curriculum sequencing has some flexibility in timing and in emphasis areas.
Learn more about the Juris Doctor (JD) degree from the College of Law.
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Placing students in nationally competitive fellowships and jobs, the MHA is the degree of choice for future health system and hospital leaders.
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The University of Kentucky College of Public Health is undergoing a review by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) for re-accreditation. Part of this process includes the invitation to provide third-party comments. Anyone, including students, alumni, employers, community partners, etc., is allowed to share relevant information about the college directly with CEPH. If you would like to provide input to CEPH to inform their review, send your comments to submissions@ceph.org by May 4th, 2025.
