Lead the Future of Long-Term Care 

We are committed to educating and training current and future healthcare professionals in Minnesota and beyond. The Master of Professional Studies in Long Term Care Leadership will equip you with the skills to excel in an evolving healthcare landscape and make a lasting impact in the growing field of long-term care (LTC). 

Our program is designed for professionals who want to lead in a long-term care setting, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home health agencies, and through community-based services for older adults.

Why Choose This Program?

The LTC leadership degree covers the topics you’ll want to master in order to lead effectively, creatively, and responsibly. Dive into healthcare management, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and ethical leadership. 

Our program is:

  • 100% Online – Perfect for working professionals
  • Streamlined – Can be completed in 15 months
  • State-of-the-art – Taught by nationally recognized leaders in aging services
  • Applicable – Solve real-world challenges in your capstone experience

Who Should Apply?

This program is ideal for:

Courses 

The program consists of the following three-credit courses:

Career Outlook 

The demand for skilled leadership in long-term care is high, driven by a demographic shift, increasingly complex healthcare needs, and growing regulatory and policy requirements. 

  • 1.4KJobs posted per month in nursing care facilities, continuing care retirement communities, and assisted living facilities in MN*
  • 21%
    Expected growth in medical and health services managers jobs in the long term care industry in MN 2024–34*

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Meet Your Team 

Director of Graduate Studies

The Long Term Care Leadership master’s degree is directed and advised by renowned expert in long-term care, Rajean Moone. 

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Graduate Student Support

CCAPS is invested in your success and well-being. From your academic advisor to the Director of Graduate Studies, we are here to help you navigate an educational and career path that works for you. Meet your team of champions and supporters in this short video.

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Admissions Advising

Graduate enrollment advisor Steve Wicks is happy to answer your questions about the LTC Leadership program and the application procedure.

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Or you can give Steve a call at 612-301-6127.

Do you have a more detailed question or want to tell us a little bit about yourself before the meeting? Fill out this brief questionnaire.

Apply

The MPS in Long Term Care Leadership program will begin accepting applications for fall 2026.

Admission Requirements 

We strive to be fair in the admissions process. Our program thrives when we have students from different backgrounds and cultural experiences. The admissions committee completes a holistic review of all required application materials to ensure that you will be successful in the program. We do not require standardized test scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).

We welcome applications from students who have:

  • a demonstrated commitment to the field of long-term care through previous study, work, volunteer service, professional organizational involvement, etc.
  • a bachelor's degree from an accredited post-secondary US institution, or its international equivalent.
  • an undergraduate GPA of 3.0*.

* If you have a GPA below 3.0, please include a statement of extenuating circumstances.

If you have questions about admission requirements or materials, please contact admissions advisor Steve Wicks.

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