It meets one evening per week for 15 weeks on the University's West Hartford Campus. Under the guidance of a qualified preceptor, the student participates in the administrative process within a long-term healthcare organization. A written project is also required. This internship may begin concurrently with HSMG 391, after this course begins, or after completion of the HSMG 391 course. Students have the option of completing HSMG 392 on a full or part-time basis.
Permission is required if the student wishes to take the course and internship concurrently.
This requires a separate application process, administered by the State Department of Public Health. Monthly Meetings Meetings for all students participating in the program are held each month in different long-term healthcare facilities. In addition to general discussion and review of the pertinent topics, these meetings provide individuals in the program with an opportunity to gain broader exposure to this field of management, as well as a chance to meet different administrators and visit a diverse group of facilities. To ensure that students in the program are prepared to sit for the licensure examination, the University provides a review session for students enrolled in the program. These review sessions are offered twice a year, prior to the examinations.