To prepare students for leadership positions within the senior housing and health care industry, including long-term care administration. These courses cover content related to laws and regulations pertaining to long-term care, the aging process, and administrative and financial aspects of operation. For students with a bachelor's degree, satisfactory completion of this certificate meets course work requirements for an Illinois license in Nursing Home Administration and to sit for the licensing examination. FACS majors are eligible to pursue the Leadership in Aging Services Certificate.

Certificate in Leadership in Aging Services at Northern Illinois University
Certificate in Leadership in Aging Services at Northern Illinois University
The Leadership in Aging Services is a Certificate degree offered by Northern Illinois University at its main campus in DeKalb , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 1 year to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 28, 2027.
About Certificate in Leadership in Aging Services
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Leadership in Aging Services at Northern Illinois University
Entry 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+ average on all transcripts and/or exam scores
English Requirements
- PTEMin 48
- IELTSMin 6
- TOEFLMin 71
Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Leadership in Aging Services at Northern Illinois University
Application Fee 40
How to Apply for Certificate in Leadership in Aging Services at Northern Illinois University
There are two easy ways to apply to NIU for free. No test scores required.
Apply Using the NIU Application
Apply directly to NIU using our online application.
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We are currently accepting applications for fall 2023 and spring 2024.
Certificate in Leadership in Aging Services at Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University
United States of America, DeKalb