DeKalb,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Leadership in Aging Services in Dekalb United States | Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
|
Dekalb United States
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Qualification
Advanced Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
9,790
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
This program equips students for leadership roles in senior housing and healthcare, focusing particularly on long-term care administration. The curriculum addresses legal frameworks, the biology of aging, and operational management in financial and administrative contexts. Bachelor's degree holders who successfully complete this certificate fulfill Illinois' educational prerequisites for Nursing Home Administration licensure and qualify to take the licensing exam. Students majoring in FACS can also work toward obtaining the Leadership in Aging Services Certificate.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
High School Diploma: You must have graduated by the time you start at NIU in order to be admitted. Grades: You must have passing grades equivalent to a U.S. C plus average on all transcripts and/or exam scores.The ACT or SAT is required for international freshmen applicants from U.S. high schools.
Official TOEFL or IELTS score report
TOEFL: Either an Internet-based or paper-based test. Required minimum scores:
71 on an Internet-based test
527 on a paper-based test
IELTS: Minimum required overall band score of 6.0
Official TOEFL or IELTS score report
TOEFL: Either an Internet-based or paper-based test. Required minimum scores:
71 on an Internet-based test
527 on a paper-based test
IELTS: Minimum required overall band score of 6.0
Tuition
USD
9,790