2009-2010 University Catalog 
  
2009-2010 University Catalog

Assisted Living/Senior Housing Administration Graduate Certificate


Banner Code:  CERG-ASHA

This 15 to 18-credit certificate provides multidisciplinary education in assisted living and senior housing services management. Courses enable students to evaluate, analyze, and synthesize information relative to the aging population, the evolution of assisted living and senior housing services within the U.S. health system, the application of business practices to these services, and current regulatory and policy issues. An additional focus is on biological, psychological, and social aspects of healthy aging, and factors that promote quality of life and independence for seniors with special needs (i.e., memory issues and dementia).

Certificate Requirements


Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or a health-related field, or they may have any bachelor’s degree plus 2 year’s professional experience in the health care industry. Candidates must have 15-18 graduate credits and a minimum GPA of 3.00 in course work, with no more than 3 credits with a grade of C to earn the certificate.

Total: 15-18 credits