Schedule of Upcoming Courses
The Online Graduate Programs operate in six online sessions, which are typically seven weeks in length.
First Semester Registration: Incoming students are registered for their first semester (both online sessions) with the help of their Admissions Counselor after they have submitted their seat deposit. Incoming M.S. students must take MSLS 500 in their first session. Exceptions require Dean approval.
Ongoing Student Registration: After the first semester, students self-register using the tools and information provided in the Online Student Center (Canvas). Registration details and timelines are shared with ongoing students via email when registration periods are approaching (approximately one month prior to the start of a new semester). Students register for both online sessions (1 and 2) of a semester during the same registration period.
Thesis: M.S. and LL.M. students are eligible to take the two-part Thesis course only in their final semester. Exceptions require Dean approval.
Required Materials: While many courses do not require students to purchase textbooks or other materials, and any required materials can be purchased from any source of your choosing, always check the Bookstore listing, as this serves as the official listing of requirements for Online Graduate courses.
Current Students: Go to Online Student Center for more information.
Summer 1 2025 Online Session Dates: May 19 - June 29
Late add by May 21; Drop by May 24
| Core Courses |
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| MSLS 500: Introduction to Law and Legal Methods for Non-Lawyers (3 credits) - Prof. Hemstock |
| MSLS 591: Thesis: Research (1.5 credits) - Prof. Hemstock M.S. and LL.M. students should register for both 591 and 592 in their final semester. |
| Cybersecurity and Data Privacy |
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| CSDP 506: Supply Chain Cybersecurity Law (3 credits) - Prof. Apostol |
| Financial Compliance and Risk Management |
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| FCRM 580: Supply Chain Cybersecurity Law (3 credits) - Prof. Apostol Cross-listed with CSDP 506. |
| FCRM 602: Compliance in the Retail Customer Relationship (1 credit) - Prof. Ferdinand-Davis |
| Health Law and Healthcare Compliance |
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| HLTH 505: Long Term and Post-Acute Care (3 credits) - Prof. Nakahara |
| Human Resources: Law, Leadership, and Policy |
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| HRLP 503: Diversity and Inclusion in the Workforce (3 credits) - Prof. Hou |
| HRLP 604: Strategic and Financial Planning and Assessment (1 credit) - Prof. Boswell |
| Government Affairs and Advocacy |
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| GVAA 711: Constitutional Rights and Remedies (1 or 3 credits) - Prof. Boswell |
Summer 2 2025 Online Session Dates: June 30 - August 17
Late add by July 2; Drop by July 6
| Core Courses |
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| MSLS 500: Introduction to Law and Legal Methods for Non-Lawyers (3 credits) |
| MSLS 592 Thesis: Writing (1.5 credits) - Prof. Munro M.S. and LL.M. students should register for both 591 and 592 in their final semester. |
| Cybersecurity and Data Privacy |
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| CSDP 502 Cybersecurity and Public Policy (3 credits) - Prof. Apostol |
| CSDP 601: Privacy Law Survey: Regulatory and Sectoral Issues (1 credit) - Prof. Ogden |
| Financial Compliance and Risk Management |
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| FCRM 603: Intro to Broker-Dealer Regulation (1 credit) - Prof. TBD |
| Health Law and Healthcare Compliance |
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| HLTH 501: Health Care Compliance (3 credits) - Prof. Zambri |
| HLTH 607: Pharmaceutical Compliance (1 credit) - Prof. Tangorre |
| Human Resources: Law, Leadership, and Policy |
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| HRLP 507: Global Human Resources and the Law (3 credits) - Prof. Mabon |
| HRLP 608: Workplace Investigations (1 credit) - Prof. Botticelli |
| Government Affairs and Advocacy |
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| GVAA 712 Influencing Policymakers Through Advocacy (1 or 3 credits) - Prof. Sockowitz |
Fall 1 2025 Online Session Dates: August 25 - October 12
Late add by August 27; Drop by August 31
| The following section is not final and is subject to change at this time. The FALL 2025 schedule will be finalized prior to the mid-JULY registration period. |
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| Core Courses |
|---|
| MSLS 500: Introduction to Law and Legal Methods for Non-Lawyers (3 credits) |
| MSLS 591: Thesis: Research (1.5 credits) M.S. and LL.M. students should register for both 591 and 592 in their final semester. |
| Cybersecurity and Data Privacy |
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| CSDP 507: Cybercrime 1 (3 credits) - Prof. Schwarz |
| CSDP 603: Privacy Law Survey: Business and Emerging Issues (1 credit)- Prof. Ogden |
| Financial Compliance and Risk Management |
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| FCRM 607: Introduction to Investment Advisors (1 credit) - Prof. TBD |
| Government Affairs and Advocacy |
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| GVAA 710: Lobbying Law and Ethics (1 or 3 credits) - Prof. Clark |
| GVAA 713: Integrated Strategic Communications and Advocacy (1 or 3 credits) - Prof. Larrabee |
| Health Law and Healthcare Compliance |
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| HLTH 507: Mental Health: Law and Policy (3 credits) - Prof. DiNova |
| Human Resources: Law, Leadership, and Policy |
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| HRLP 502: Labor Law & Human Resources: An Introduction to Labor-Management Relations (3 credits) - Prof. Manfredo |
Fall 2 2025 Online Session Dates: October 20 - December 14
Late add by October 22; Drop by October 26
| The following section is not final and is subject to change at this time. The FALL 2025 schedule will be finalized prior to the mid-JULY registration period. |
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| Core Courses |
|---|
| MSLS 500: Introduction to Law and Legal Methods for Non-Lawyers (3 credits) |
| MSLS 592 Thesis: Writing (1.5 credits) M.S. and LL.M. students should register for both 591 and 592 in their final semester. |
| Cybersecurity and Data Privacy |
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| CSDP 503: Technology, Privacy, and the Law (3 credits) - Prof. Bseikri |
| CSDP 511: Artificial Intelligence: Legal, Governance, and Regulatory Issues (3 credits) - Prof. Ogden |
| CSDP 604: Law of Cyber Conflict (1 credit) - Prof. Haynes |
| Financial Compliance and Risk Management |
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| FCRM 501: Technology & Financial Markets: FinTech & Big Data (3 credits) - Prof. Shaw |
| FCRM 601: Intro to Banking Regulation (1-credit) - Prof. Ferdinand-Davis - Prof. Ferdinand-Davis |
| Government Affairs and Advocacy |
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| GVAA 703: Government Ethics (1 or 3 credits) - Prof. Agata |
| GVAA 704: Public Budgets and Finance (1 or 3 credits) - Prof. Agata |
| Health Law and Healthcare Compliance |
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| HLTH 504: Medicare and Medicaid (3 credits) - Prof. Ustin |
| HLTH 604: Conducting Investigations: Law and Practice (1 credit) - Prof. Sheingold |
| Human Resources: Law, Leadership, and Policy |
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| HR 505: Workforce Recruitment, Retention and Development (3 credits) - Prof. Toy |
| HR 606: HR Negotiations (1 credit) - Prof. Howell |
| The following section REPRESENTS THE SPRING 2025 SCHEDULE AND IS PROVIDED FOR GENERAL REFERENCE. THE SPRING 2026 SCHEDULE is subject to change AND WILL be finalized prior to the EARLY DECEMBER registration period. |
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| Core Courses |
|---|
| MSLS 500: Introduction to Law and Legal Methods for Non-Lawyers (3 credits) |
| MSLS 591: Thesis: Research (1.5 credits) M.S. and LL.M. students should register for both 591 and 592 in their final semester. |
| Cybersecurity and Data Privacy |
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| CSDP 504: Cyberspace Law (3 credits) |
| CSDP 605: National Cyber Operations (1 credit) |
| Financial Compliance and Risk Management |
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| FCRM 504: Financial Crimes (3 credits) |
| FCRM 604: Introduction to Financial Institutions, Products, Professionals & Associated Regulatory Structure (1 credit) |
| Government Affairs and Advocacy |
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| GVAA 706: NY Lobbying: Process and Players (1 or 3 credits) |
| GVAA 702: State and Local Governments: (1 or 3 credits) |
| Health Law and Healthcare Compliance |
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| HLTH 502: HIPAA Compliance (3 credits) |
| HLTH 606: The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) ( 1 credit) |
| Human Resources: Law, Leadership, and Policy |
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| HRLP 501: Employment Law (3 credits) |
| HRLP 601: Human Capital Analytics and Workforce Planning (1 credit) |
| The following section REPRESENTS THE SPRING 2025 SCHEDULE AND IS PROVIDED FOR GENERAL REFERENCE. THE SPRING 2026 SCHEDULE is subject to change AND WILL be finalized prior to the EARLY DECEMBER registration period. |
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| Core Courses |
|---|
| MSLS 500: Introduction to Law and Legal Methods for Non-Lawyers (3 credits) |
| MSLS 592 Thesis: Writing (1.5 credits) M.S. and LL.M. students should register for both 591 and 592 in their final semester. |
| Cybersecurity and Data Privacy |
|---|
| CSDP 508: Cybersecurity Frameworks and Governance (3 credits) |
| FCRM 701: Understanding Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and the Law (1 or 3 credits) This course satisfies CSDP credit requirements for CSDP programs. |
| Financial Compliance and Risk Management |
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| FCRM 701: Understanding Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and the Law (1 or 3 credits) This course also satisfies CSDP credit requirements for CSDP programs. |
| FCRM 503: The Compliance Officer: Risk Management and Compliance Obligations (3 credits) |
| Government Affairs and Advocacy |
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| GVAA 501: Administrative Law: Rules and Regulations (3 credits) Required course for all GVAA MS and LLM candidates. |
| GVAA 705: Government Spending and Grants (1 or 3 credits) |
| Health Law and Healthcare Compliance |
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| HLTH 503: Compliance Skills: Auditing, Investigating, and Reporting (3 credits) |
| HLTH 601: Strategic Approaches to Public Health Law and Compliance (1 credit) |
| Human Resources: Law, Leadership, and Policy |
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| HRLP 506: Wages, Hours and Benefits (3 credits) |
| HRLP 602: Workplace Ethics and Compliance (1 credit) |
Accreditation
Albany Law School is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the American Bar Association (which accredits only J.D. programs).
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Albany Law Graduate Admissions
graduateadmissions@albanylaw.edu
518-445-2365
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