Overview

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.

Kent State University’s Graduate Certificate in Nursing Home Administration provides targeted education in long-term care. This program offers career benefits for students looking to specialize in nursing home administration.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

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.

Demonstrate mastery of the Domains of Practice as evidenced by passing the online practice exams.

Earn the Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) credential.

Careers

Nursing Home Administrator

Assisted Living Administrator

Executive Director

Marketing Director

Admissions/Social Services Director

Human Resources

Manager/Director

Life Enrichment Director

Physician Practice Administrator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Long-Term Care Administration

Internship In Nursing Home Administrator/Health Services Executive

Developing Environments For Older Adults

Interdisciplinary Seminar In Gerontology

Bereavement And Loss

Health Care Systems

Strategic Planning

Death And Dying

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

18 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kent, United States
North Canton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General 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

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

19954 USD / year

≈ 19954 USD / year
Out-of-State

19954 USD / year

≈ 19954 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10706 USD / year

≈ 10706 USD / year

Living costs

Kent

United States

1036 - 1710 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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