​​​​​​Why Earn a Long Term Care Management Certificate?

At the University of Minnesota, we educate leaders in the entire spectrum of healthcare professions, including administrators in long-term care. Our Long Term Care (LTC) Management Certificate is a flexible online program designed for students enrolled in undergraduate programs at the University of Minnesota and aspiring professionals working to obtain their senior living licensure. It uses state-accredited long-term care courses to prepare students to lead in the growing field of long-term services and supports.

Completion of this certificate can fulfill the course requirements you need to obtain Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) and/or Assisted Living Director credentials in Minnesota. In order to obtain a license you need to complete additional state requirements, including a four-year degree for an LNHA. If you do not have a four-year degree, consider the Bachelor's of Applied Science in Healthcare Management with the Long Term Care Management Minor.

You could be in charge of:

  • nursing homes
  • assisted living facilities
  • independent senior housing
  • home care
  • hospices
  • other nonprofits that serve older adults and their families

Students enrolled in the UMN Healthcare Management undergraduate degree should enroll in the Long Term Care Management Minor if they are seeking licensure. Students from non-HM UMN undergraduate programs, HM students not interested in licensure, and UMD Healthcare Management students should enroll in the LTC Management Certificate.

The LTC Management Certificate is awarded by the UMN for students that have successfully completed at least 12 credits worth of courses in the LTC program. The completion of the certificate requirements does not award any state license. Students interested in licensure need to complete all requirements outlined by the state licensing board to qualify for a license.

Career Outlook

  • $112K Median salary for LTC administrators in MN in 2024
  • 8.6% Expected employment growth in LTC occupations in MN 2024–27

Source: Lightcast Analyst, accessed 8/26/24

Courses

Effective fall 2023, you will take a total of 12 credits from the following courses:

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 UMN Students

Are you a current UMN 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.

Registration

To find out when you should register, consult the Registration Calendar.

  • If you are a UMN admitted student, register through MyU. Instructions can be found on One Stop.
  • If you would like to take a course but are a nonadmitted student (not formally admitted to a degree or certificate program), follow the registration steps outlined on One Stop.

The LTC Certificate is an approved program under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

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. (Note: Not applicable in Wisconsin.)

Admissions Advising

Jeff Olsen Krengel enrollment advisor

Meet Jeff Olsen Krengel

I work with prospective students interested in our undergraduate applied science majors and those who want to design their own degree program. I’m available to answer your questions and help you find a program that meets your needs.

In my free time, I can be found reading, running with my son, or visiting a brewery. I am an avid sports fan cheering for the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota United FC, and Liverpool FC. 

Give me a call at 612-625-4340. Or you can send me a message or request an appointment below.

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