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An online graduate certificate in long-term care administration can equip you with advanced management skills, legal knowledge, and an understanding of the unique needs of aging populations. UMGC’s online graduate certificate in long-term care administration is a 15-credit program that also covers the business of healthcare and an overview of the U.S. healthcare system. Typically, the credits you earn in a graduate certificate program can later be applied to a related master's degree program.
UMGC's online graduate certificate in long-term care administration is a 15-credit program with courses offered year-round. You can expect to finish the program in one year or less, depending on how many credits you complete each term and the number of credits you may be able to transfer. Plus, if you completed an undergraduate degree at UMGC with coursework in health services management, you may be eligible for an accelerated pathway between UMGC's undergraduate and graduate programs that can reduce your coursework by up to 6 credits, saving you time and money.
UMGC is committed to keeping our tuition and fees as affordable as possible. The online graduate certificate in long-term care administration follows the standard graduate program tuition rates, which appear at the top of this webpage. We also offer scholarships for eligible students, an interest-free monthly payment plan, and no-cost digital materials in place of most textbooks to help make your education more affordable.
You don't need to have majored in a specific area to be successful in the online graduate certificate in long-term care administration program at UMGC.
You don't need any certifications to begin or complete the online graduate certificate in long-term care administration program at UMGC.
