Graduate Certificate in Long-Term Care

Course Requirements

1. Graduate credit requirement. 18 graduate credits are required.
2. The program director/advisor must pre-approve all course selections and course sequencing by developing a “program of study” prior to the student’s initial registration. Graduate certificate students meet with their advisor each semester before registration. All changes in this program of study must be pre-approved by the program director/advisor.
3. Course requirements. Since most graduate certificate students are currently enrolled in an MPH program or have previously earned a graduate degree, most course credits are selected from the program-specific course list. Under no circumstances may a certificate student enroll in fewer than 9 credits of program-specific courses.
4. Grade point requirement. A 3.0 (B average) overall grade-point average or above is required.
5. Time limit requirement. The certificate must be completed within two years.
6. Transfer credit policy. The program director/advisor may approve up to 4 graduate credits that have not been applied to a previous graduate degree to be transferred to the graduate certificate. The course(s) must be relevant to the graduate certificate. Credits must have been earned in the last three years from an accredited institution with a grade point of 3.0 or above.

Program Requirements