Senior Healthcare Management, G.C.

The University of Louisiana-Monroe (ULM) offers the only graduate program in Gerontology in Louisiana.  Along with a Master’s degree, the university also offers a Graduate Certificate in Senior Healthcare Management. 

There are several advantages to completing the Senior Healthcare Management certificate program:

• The program provides advanced skills and knowledge in Geriatric Services delivery, administration, and management. 
• The program provides knowledge and skills critical for resource management and geriatric care coordination.
• The program accepts all bachelor’s degrees irrespective of the discipline as long as the admission criteria are met.
• The program may be completed in as little as four semesters including summer sessions.

The primary purpose of this certificate program is to create a senior healthcare workforce with advanced skills and training that would be able to address the healthcare needs of a rapidly increasing older population.  The graduate certificate in Senior Healthcare Management will appeal to:

• Individuals working in the long-term care industry
• Individuals working in corporate and public healthcare sectors.
• Individuals working in clinical and small business settings
• Individuals whose career goals focus on launching a business in geriatric care management and case management
• Individuals seeking managerial and administrative careers in the healthcare industry
• Individuals working in community-based non-profit organizations that provide services to older adults
• Individuals who may not want to enroll in a two-year Master’s Program but would like to seek graduate education in geriatric management and administration