the bachelor of science in long-term care administration provides students the education and qualifications and eligibility for state and national licensure eligibility to work as administrators in long-term care settings, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, retirement communities, congregate living, adult care centers, hospice care and other long term services and supports. students may earn the certified dementia practitioner (cdp) credential prior to graduation. after graduation and passing of the state and national licensure exams for nursing home administration (nha), graduates working in the long-term care field will qualify to apply for the health services executive (hse) credential.