Long-Term Care Administration, Graduate Certificate

Graduate students and others who have earned a four-year degree who want to become a licensed Nursing Home Administrator can pursue the Long-Term Care Administration Certificate.

Program Highlights

• Coursework requirements match requirements set by the State of Minnesota for licensure.
• Housed within the Department of Sociology & Corrections.
• Close working relationship with the Chesley Center on Aging.
• Opportunities for students to get involved with annual conferences on palliative and dementia care.
• Member of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education.

Application Requirements

*The Long-Term Care Administration program is not currently accepting applications.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Applicants must have completed a minimum of 16 credits in social and behavioral science at the undergraduate level.
• A personal statement describing your previous training in gerontology, work and/or volunteer experience with older adults and reasons for pursuing a graduate degree in Aging Studies.
• Three letters of recommendation which assess your potential for graduate study and professional practice with older adults.
• Resume

Application Deadlines

	U.S. Based Applicants	International Applicants
Fall Start	TBD	N/A
Spring Start	TBD	N/A
Summer Start	TBD	N/A

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 Time to Completion: 12 months

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