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Long-Term Care Administration
Graduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2022-2023 academic year.
The long-term care administration certificate program at University of Maryland Global Campus prepares you for administrative and managerial positions in various long-term care settings. The program provides an in-depth examination of the U.S. healthcare delivery system throughout the continuum of care. In this program, you’ll gain the tools and skills necessary to be successful in the long-term care industry by addressing real-world scenarios and situations. The program helps prepare you for immediate competitive improvement on the employment market as well as for the long-term care administrator examination.
Program Highlights
- Gain skills: Gain the tools and skills necessary to be successful in the long-term care industry.
- Advance your knowledge: Learn how healthcare administrators can use IT to maximize organizational performance.
- Gain insights: Explore the operational issues unique to the dynamic and highly regulated realm of healthcare.
- Learn the fundamentals: Study the principles of management as a foundation for the administration of healthcare products.
- Study U.S. trends: Compare the healthcare system in the United States with systems in other countries.
- Explore the field: Study the long-term care service delivery system including residential settings and hospice care.
Required Courses
Initial Requirement
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
(to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)
The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.
Core Courses
- (3 Credits, HCAD 600)
- (3 Credits, HCAD 610)
- (3 Credits, HCAD 620)
- (3 Credits, HCAD 625)
- (3 Credits, HCAD 635)
Career Preparation
This program is designed to help you prepare for administrative and managerial positions in various long-term care settings.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
15
Transfer Credits
Up to 6
Format
- All courses available online
- Select hybrid courses available
Tuition Per Credit
- $336 per credit hour
(Europe & Downrange)
See our Tuition Rates page for details.
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.