Kent State Confers Honorary Degree Upon Alumnus Willard Jenkins

Willard Jenkins receives an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Kent State

Kent State University has conferred a Doctor of Humane Letters honorary degree upon alumnus and art advocate Willard Jenkins, during the 10 a.m. Commencement ceremony on May 11.In presenting the honor to Jenkins, Melody Tankersley, Ph.D., Kent State’s senior vice president and provost, said it was with great pleasure to recognize Jenkins for his “extraordinary contributions in promulgating jazz music and its importance to American culture and in advancing Kent State University.”Kent State customarily awards the Doctor of Humane Letters to a person distin...

Nursing Home Administration - Graduate Certificate

The Nursing Home Administration graduate certificate offers courses in management, finance, marketing and more, all focused on the unique needs of nursing home administration. With flexible online coursework and experienced faculty, you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage a nursing home and other senior living services to improve the quality of care for its residents. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for NHA and HSE licensure.

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Program Description

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The Nursing Home Administration graduate certificate prepares individuals to apply managerial principles to the administration of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult day care, home health services, senior living communities, retirement communities and other long-term services and supports. Individualized coursework may include instruction in social and clinical aspects of aging, health care delivery systems, long-term care administration, aging policy and government programs, ethics, business management, financial management, human resource management, marketing and applicable laws and regulations.

The program prepares graduates for the national and state licensure examinations required in the State of Ohio to become a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA). Once licensed, individuals are qualified to lead organizations in the field of long-term care services and supports. The certificate is particularly appropriate for graduate students from any discipline who are interested in long-term care, but also for individuals currently working in the long-term care field who wish to advance their career as an executive of long-term care services and supports.

Students should be able to complete the certificate within one academic year or three semesters. The certificate includes an internship as required by the State of Ohio in a skilled nursing facility.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions for Nursing Home Administration - Graduate Certificate

Admissions

For more information about graduate admissions, visit the graduate admission website. For more information on international admissions, visit the international admission website.

Admission Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum 3.000 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
  • Official transcript(s)
  • Questions in Anticipation of Licensure form
  • Statement of personal goals and professional objectives
  • Documented experience and/or coursework in the field of aging or a related field
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • English language proficiency - all international students must provide proof of English language proficiency (unless they meet specific exceptions to waive) by earning one of the following:1
    • Minimum 79 TOEFL iBT score
    • Minimum 6.5 IELTS score
    • Minimum 58 PTE score
    • Minimum 110 DET score
1

International applicants who do not meet the above test scores will not be considered for admission.

Application Deadlines

  • Fall Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Spring Semester
    • Rolling admissions
  • Summer Term
    • Rolling admissions

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate understanding of the Domains of Practice as established by National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards in order to successfully pass the nursing home administrator licensure exams.
  2. Demonstrate mastery of the Domains of Practice as evidenced by passing the online practice exams.
  3. Earn the Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) credential.

Coursework

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Certificate Requirements

Certificate Requirements
LTCA 54032LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATION I (min B- grade)3
LTCA 63092INTERNSHIP IN NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR/HEALTH SERVICES EXECUTIVE I (min B grade)6
LTCA 63192INTERNSHIP IN NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR/HEALTH SERVICES EXECUTIVE II 6
Certificate Elective, choose from the following:3
ARCH 55640
DEVELOPING ENVIRONMENTS FOR OLDER ADULTS
GERO 61191
INTERDISCIPLINARY SEMINAR IN GERONTOLOGY
HDF 54039
BEREAVEMENT AND LOSS
HPM 63003
HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS
PADM 60574
STRATEGIC PLANNING
SOC 52010
DEATH AND DYING
Related Course with Advisor Approval
Minimum Total Credit Hours:18
1

LTCA 54032 recommended to be taken prior to LTCA 63092 and LTCA 63192​.

2

Internship enrollment by permission only. LTCA 63092 and LTCA 63192 must be completed consecutively.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Certificate GPA Minimum Overall GPA
3.000 3.000
  • Minimum 3.000 GPA must be maintained throughout the program.
  • Students may be required to successfully complete a 40 hour volunteer experience at a skilled nursing facility if missing from their current academic or work experience.
  • State/Federal background checks may be required for some internship sites. Results indicating one of the disqualifying offenses, whether expunged or current, may result in the inability to be placed at a skilled nursing facility for the required internship hours and may prevent the applicant from applying for licensure required to operate a skilled nursing facility or assisted living facility. Contact the Ohio Board of Executives of Long Term Services and Supports (BELTSS) for licensure eligibility with a disqualifying offense. Please see faculty advisor for more information.
Roadmap

Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
LTCA 54032 LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATION I 3
LTCA 63092 INTERNSHIP IN NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR/HEALTH SERVICES EXECUTIVE I 6
 Credit Hours9
Semester Two
LTCA 63192 INTERNSHIP IN NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATOR/HEALTH SERVICES EXECUTIVE II 6
Certificate Elective 3
 Credit Hours9
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:18

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus
    • Stark Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Nursing Home Administration - Graduate Certificate

Medical and health services managers

31.5%

much faster than the average

422,300

number of jobs

$104,280

potential earnings

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* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Long-Term Care Administration - B.S.

Earn your B.S. in Long-Term Care Administration and become a leader in senior care! Prepare for state and national licensure to manage nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other care settings. Gain hands-on experience, earn a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) credential and take the next step toward a Health Services Executive (HSE) certification. The program is nationally accredited by NAB.

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The Bachelor of Science degree in Long-Term Care Administration provides students the education and qualifications and eligibility for state and national licensure eligibility to work as administrators in long-term care settings, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, retirement communities, congregate living, adult care centers, hospice care and other long term services and supports.

Students may earn the certified dementia practitioner (CDP) credential prior to graduation. After graduation and passing of the state and national licensure exams for nursing home administration (NHA), graduates working in the long-term care field will qualify to apply for the health services executive (HSE) credential. 

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions for Long-Term Care Administration - B.S.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

First-Year Students on the Kent Campus: First-year admission policy on the Kent Campus is selective. Admission decisions are based upon cumulative grade point average, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Students not admissible to the Kent Campus may be administratively referred to one of the seven regional campuses to begin their college coursework. For more information, visit the admissions website for first-year students.

First-Year Students on the Regional Campuses: First-year admission to Kent State’s campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, as well as the Twinsburg Academic Center, is open to anyone with a high school diploma or its equivalent. For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

International Students: All international students must provide proof of proficiency of the English language (unless they meet specific exceptions) through the submission of an English language proficiency test score or by completing English language classes at Kent State’s English as a Second Language Center before entering their program. For more information, visit the admissions website for international students.

Former Students: Former Kent State students or graduates who have not attended another college or university since Kent State may complete the reenrollment or reinstatement form on the University Registrar’s website.

Current Kent State and Transfer Students: Active Kent State students who wish to change their major must have attempted a minimum 12 credit hours at Kent State and earned a minimum 2.000 overall Kent State GPA to be admitted. Students who have not attempted 12 credit hours at Kent State will be evaluated for admission based on their high school GPA for new students or transfer GPA for transfer students. Transfer students who have not attempted 12 credit hours of college-level coursework at Kent State and/or other institutions will be evaluated based on both their high school GPA and college GPA.

Transfer students visit the admissions website for transfer students for more information.

Admission policies for undergraduate students may be found in the University Catalog's Academic Policies.

Students may be required to meet certain criteria to progress in their program. Any progression requirements will be listed on the program's Coursework tab

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the provision of customer care and services
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of departmental operations and how each area interacts with other areas in the provision of care and services
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of management, leadership, legal and regulatory requirements and the administrator’s perspective on how to successfully oversee operations.
  4. Effectively communicate ideas in oral presentations and written papers.
  5. Identify opportunities for employment in long-term care services and supports.

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Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
ARCH 45640DEVELOPING ENVIRONMENTS FOR OLDER ADULTS 3
BA 44152PROJECT MANAGEMENT 3
or HEM 13022 SANITATION AND SAFETY PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES
BMRT 11009INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY 3
or MGMT 24163 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
BMRT 21000BUSINESS LAW AND ETHICS I 3
or FIN 26074 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS
BMRT 36415CUSTOMER SERVICE 3
or HEM 23335 HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT
COMM 20001INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3
or COMM 35863 BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
HDF 44018PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE 3
HRM 34180HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3
LTCA 43092INTERNSHIP IN NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATION/HEALTH SERVICES EXECUTIVE (ELR) (min B- grade)9
LTCA 43192INTERNSHIP IN NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATION/HEALTH SERVICES EXECUTIVE (ELR) (min B- grade)9
LTCA 44032LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATION I (min B- grade)3
LTCA 44033LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATION II (min B- grade)3
MGMT 34165DYNAMICS OF LEADERSHIP 3
PH 30015UNITED STATES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 3
PH 30020FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTH PRIVACY 1
PH 30025FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTHCARE COMPLIANCE 1
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
ACCT 23020INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3
GERO 14029INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
GERO 40656PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING 3
GERO 44030RELATIONSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT ACROSS ADULTHOOD (WIC) 13
HDF 24011INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND FAMILIES (DIVD) 3
HED 14020MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 3
NUTR 23511SCIENCE OF HUMAN NUTRITION (KBS) 3
PSYC 11762GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
RPTM 36010RECREATION, LEISURE AND AGING 3
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition6
Kent Core Mathematics and Critical Reasoning3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts (minimum one course from each)9
Kent Core Basic Sciences (must include one laboratory)3-4
Kent Core Additional6
General Electives (total credit hours depends on earning 120 credit hours, including 39 upper-division credit hours)9
Minimum Total Credit Hours:120
1

A minimum C grade must be earned to fulfill the writing-intensive requirement.

Graduation Requirements
Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.500 2.000
Roadmaps

Roadmaps

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this program. Students will work with their advisor to develop a sequence based on their academic goals and history. Courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
COMM 20001
or COMM 35863
 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
or BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION
3
GERO 14029 INTRODUCTION TO GERONTOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
NUTR 23511 SCIENCE OF HUMAN NUTRITION (KBS) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Two
HED 14020 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 3
PSYC 11762 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Three
ACCT 23020 INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3
BMRT 11009
or MGMT 24163
 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY
or PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
3
HDF 24011 INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND FAMILIES (DIVD) 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Four
BA 44152
or HEM 13022
 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
or SANITATION AND SAFETY PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES
3
HRM 34180 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
General Electives 6
 Credit Hours18
Semester Five
BMRT 21000
or FIN 26074
 BUSINESS LAW AND ETHICS I
or LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS
3
BMRT 36415
or HEM 23335
 CUSTOMER SERVICE
or HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT
3
GERO 40656 PSYCHOLOGY OF AGING 3
PH 30015 UNITED STATES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM 3
PH 30020 FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTH PRIVACY 1
PH 30025 FUNDAMENTALS OF HEALTHCARE COMPLIANCE 1
General Elective 3
 Credit Hours17
Semester Six
ARCH 45640 DEVELOPING ENVIRONMENTS FOR OLDER ADULTS 3
GERO 44030 RELATIONSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT ACROSS ADULTHOOD (WIC) 3
HDF 44018 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCE 3
LTCA 44032 LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATION I 3
MGMT 34165 DYNAMICS OF LEADERSHIP 3
 Credit Hours15
Semester Seven
LTCA 43092 INTERNSHIP IN NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATION/HEALTH SERVICES EXECUTIVE (ELR) 9
RPTM 36010 RECREATION, LEISURE AND AGING 3
 Credit Hours12
Semester Eight
LTCA 43192 INTERNSHIP IN NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATION/HEALTH SERVICES EXECUTIVE (ELR) 9
LTCA 44033 LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATION II 3
 Credit Hours12
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:120

Program Delivery

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • Mostly online
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus (mostly online and in person)
    • Stark Campus (mostly online)

Accreditation for Long-Term Care Administration - B.S.

Accreditation

The B.S. degree in Long-Term Care Administration is accredited by the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) and approved by the Ohio Board of Executives of Long-Term Services and Supports (BELTSS).

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Long-Term Care Administration - B.S.

Medical and health services managers

31.5%

much faster than the average

422,300

number of jobs

$104,280

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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