Long Term Care Management Certificate

Courses

Effective fall 2023, 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)

Course Catalog | Course descriptions and prerequisites
Class Schedule | Courses details by semester

Admission

Apply as a Transfer Student

Admission Deadlines

Fall semester | July 15
Spring semester | November 15
Summer term | April 15

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.

Admission Benefits

You may take one or two courses in the program before applying for official admission, however, you should apply for admission as soon as possible.

As an admitted certificate student, you will:

• be assured that all of your course work will count toward the certificate (unless requirements change)
• receive updates about the program
• have an opportunity to register earlier than a student who is not admitted
• not be assessed the University of Minnesota Student Services fee

Current U of M Students

Are you a current U of M student interested in adding LTC to your studies? Consider a Long Term Care Management Minor.

Completion Requirements

To receive the certificate, you need to complete the required coursework within four years of admission, and earn a minimum grade of C- and a cumulative GPA of 2.00.

You may apply for graduation online. After you've registered for your final course in the certificate, visit MyU and under Key Links, select Student Center followed by My Academics and Apply for Graduation.