The growth of our aging population has created a need for professionals who can guide individuals, families, communities, and institutions in dealing with the special needs of the elderly. With formal courses and case studies, the Rockland Graduate Campus Health Administration Program offers instruction on an advanced level. The Gerontology Certificate requires successful completion of five (5) courses.

Each candidate must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and an acceptable record in undergraduate and other studies reflected on official transcripts. Candidate must also meet admissions criteria for the M.P.A. degree program. A matriculated M.P.A. student, who pursues this certificate, may transfer up to three courses from his or her M.P.A. curriculum but must take two additional elective courses to be eligible for both the MPA degree and Certificate.

Plan of Study

Required Courses (3 credits each) - 15 credits

HAD 602R Human Resources Administration in Health

HAD 603R Foundations of Budgeting and Finance in Health Administration

HAD 709R Legal Aspects in Health Administration

HAD 710R Gerontology: Process of Aging

HAD 711R Long-Term Care Administration

New York State Nursing Home Administrator’s License

Students interested in pursuing a NYS Nursing Home Administrator’s License can enroll in the Long Term Care Administration specialization track. Courses in this track meet the educational requirements to take the State Board Examination.