LTC at the U of M
As a leading academic institution, the University of Minnesota is committed to educating and training Minnesota’s current and future healthcare professionals. The University's long-term care (LTC) programs provide career-boosting credentials that can lead to licensure, leadership roles, or preparation for further study.
What We Offer
Long Term Care Leadership Master of Professional Studies
- A 100% online program that can be completed in 15 months
- For professionals who want to lead, improve the quality of care, and innovate in a long-term care setting
Long Term Care Professional and Graduate Series
- Premier program offered for 50 years, supported by experts in the field
- Offers working professionals and UMN graduate students a flexible, customized curriculum to obtain a LNHA through online courses
Long Term Care Management Certificate
- Available to working professionals in the field as an additional credential
- Provides UMN Certificate after completing at least 12 credits of the Professional Series courses
Long Term Care Management Certificate-Wisconsin
- Available to working professionals in the field as an additional credential
- Flexible online courses accredited by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
- May be completed in two semesters
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Healthcare Management and Long Term Care Management Minor
- Provides a path for Healthcare Management (HM) undergraduate students to obtain the national Health Services Executive (HSE) license
- Uses a hybrid model of in-person and online instruction by experts from across the health care spectrum for a well-rounded experience
- Our HM program is the only program in Minnesota accredited by the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards for the Health Services Executive license.
Management in Assisted Living and Senior Care Settings Course
- Fully online 14-week, 3-credit course that provisionally meets state requirements to obtain the new Assisted Living Director license
Find the Program that Fits Your Needs
Use the table below to explore the options that best meet your career goals.
| If you are a(n)... | Professional & Graduate Series | MPS in Long Term Care Leadership | Minor | Assisted Living Course |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM undergraduate student | X | |||
| Other UMN undergraduate student | X | |||
| A recent graduate from a related undergraduate program | X | |||
| Professionals looking to advance into long-term care leadership | X | |||
| UMN graduate student | X | X | ||
| Nondegree-seeking student looking for a nursing home administrator’s license | X | |||
| Nondegree-seeking student looking for an assisted living director license | X |
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Let CCAPS help to make your education more affordable through financial aid and scholarship options.
CCAPS Scholarships
With a single application, scholarships for those studying Long Term Care include but are not limited to the CCAPS Care Providers of Minnesota, CCAPS Long Term Care, and CCAPS Monarch Healthcare Management Scholarships. Learn more and apply.
Other Sources of Aid
CCAPS partners, businesses, and professional organizations offer scholarships to those who are studying aging, and the state Minnesota Department of Health offers a loan forgiveness program.
- Shelley Joseph-Kordell Memorial Scholarship
- Robert L. and Rosalie A Kane Scholarship, Minnesota Gerontological Society
- Elva Walker Spillane Scholarship, Minnesota Gerontological Society
- Gerald Bloedow Scholarship, Minnesota Gerontological Society
- Care Providers of Minnesota
- LeadingAge Minnesota
- Minnesota Health Care Loan Forgiveness Programs
