Northern Illinois University

Gerontology Program


Admissions Information

Nursing Home Administrator License Requirements

In order to take the state examination to become a nursing home administrator, an individual must first meet the educational requirements.

 

Academic Opportunities

Gerontology offers an undergraduate minor, an undergraduate certificate, and a graduate certificate. For specific requirements of each of these gerontology specialties, please use the links below.

Gerontology Requirements

Continuing Education Opportunities

Issues in Gerontology-IDSP465 has been approved by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulations as an approved course for Nursing Home Administrator credits.