• On-Campus Component
    No
  • Cost
    $557.55/credit (resident); nonresident tuition varies
  • Total Credits
    12 (60 required for admission)
  • Credential
    Undergraduate Certificate
  • Application Deadlines
    Fall: July 15; Spring: November 15; Summer: April 15
  • Campus
    Twin Cities
  • College
    College of Continuing and Professional Studies

The Long Term Care (LTC) Management certificate uses state-accredited long-term care courses to prepare students to lead in the growing field of long-term services and supports.

Through this certificate, you will be eligible to obtain Licensed Nursing Home Administrator and Assisted Living Director credentials in Minnesota.

Admission Requirements

Minimum requirements include:

  • 60 credits prior to admission
  • A GPA above 2.0 is preferred for the following:
    • 2.50 already admitted to the degree-granting college
    • 2.50 transferring from another University of Minnesota college
    • 2.50 transferring from outside the University

For information about University of Minnesota admission requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website.

Required Courses

You will take a total of 12 credits from the following courses.

  • HSM 4541 – Health Care Finance (3 cr)
  • HSM 4582 – Practicum in Long Term Care (1 cr)
  • HSM 4586 – Management in Assisted Living and Senior Care Settings (3 cr)
  • HSM 4589 – Long Term Care Human Resources Management (2 cr)
  • HSM 4682 – Long Term Care Services and Supports (3 cr)
  • HSM 4683 – Long Term Care Environment and Quality (3 cr)
  • HSM 4684 – Long Term Care Leadership and Strategy (2 cr)