Program Overview
| Program | Course Delivery |
|---|---|
| Nursing Home Administrator Certificate - Certificate | Online |
Anywhere. Anytime. 100% Online.
All University of Minnesota Crookston online programs are offered asynchronously, which means you learn where you want, when you want - all you need is an internet connection. You can earn a world class University of Minnesota degree, from the comfort and convenience of your own home - Talk about the best of both worlds!
Lead the future of long-term care
Prepare to lead organizations that provide essential care and services to older adults and others who rely on long-term care. The Nursing Home Administrator Certificate combines business, regulatory, and leadership education with hands-on experience to prepare you for licensure and leadership roles in nursing homes, assisted living, residential care, and other long-term care settings.
Kaitlyn Richter
Asst Dir Online/Transfer Rcmt
Nursing Home Administrator Certificate Description
The Nursing Home Administrator Certificate program prepares individuals for the regulatory and business principles of nursing homes, residential care, assisted living facilities, home and community-based services, and other long-term care services and supports. The certificate content consists of courses required for the state of Minnesota licensure. The certificate courses reside within the Health Management program, accredited by the Minnesota Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports (BELTSS). Every state requires nursing home administrators to be licensed. Because licensing requirements vary from state to state, you should understand the requirements for the state in which you are obtaining a license. Minnesota and most other states require candidates to have at least a Bachelor's degree, prior to or during the completion of the required certificate courses. Once licensed, individuals are qualified to lead organizations in the field of long-term care (LTC) services and supports.
Internship
As part of the online coursework, students will be required to complete a 1,000-hour internship, or practicum, for experiential learning and aspects of regulatory and leadership education not always or consistently included in the courses. The internship will occur in the areas of a skilled nursing home, residential care, assisted living, and home and community-based services, which provide LTC services and supports. A faculty member must approve the internship site, and the necessary paperwork must be completed prior to commencing the internship.
Additional Requirements
Application to the certificate program is required along with completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, as demonstrated by a transcript or in tandem with the completion of a degree from the University of Minnesota schools, with a minimum 2.8 GPA.
Awards & Accreditation
- UMN Crookston ranked #1 Top Public Schools (Regional Colleges Midwest) by U.S. News & World Report.
- UMN Crookston ranked #1 Best Online Programs in Minnesota by Niche.
- UMN Crookston ranked #1 Best Value College in Minnesota by SmartAsset.
- The University of Minnesota Crookston is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Student Experiences
Future Online Students
Many of our online students are full-time employees or full-time parents, and lots are both! So whether you’re thinking about finishing a degree, adding a second one, or taking on a brand new career path - this is YOUR time. Our online programs are designed with you in mind, and are flexible to be taken anywhere, anytime, 100% online.
2026-2027 Online Cost of Attendance
| Expense Category | Full-time (12+ credits) | Half time (6-8 credits) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition/fees | $13,096 | $7,290 |
| Books/supplies* | $800 | $400 |
*Books and supplies are available through the new CourseWorks program
Average Cost After Aid
$13,288
Average amount of grants & scholarships received (2022-2023 data)
$12,894
Average net price after grants & scholarships (2021-2022 data)
$22,883
Average TOTAL student loan debt after graduation (2022-2023)
Scholarship and Funding Options
The University of Minnesota Crookston provides quick and easy access to over $1 million worth of scholarship opportunities for new and returning students!