College of Health Sciences

Population Health, Long Term Care Emphasis

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The long term care emphasis in Population Health prepares individuals to become executives in organizations that provide services and support to an aging population. The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the average annual wage is approximately $99,730 per year with job growth from 2018 till 2028 exceeding 18%, which is much faster than average.

This degree is an excellent addition for aspiring leaders. As career opportunities in long term care continue to grow, there is a greater demand than ever for individuals with leadership training and education within the industry. As you advance your education and experience, the long term care program will help prepare you for many roles in long term care such as Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer, Nursing Home Administrator, Director of Information & Technology, Accounting Manager, Home Health Manager, and Business Office Manager. Additional training as a clinician can expand job opportunities as a Dietician, Director of Social Services, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Director of Nursing, and MDS Coordinator.

program overview

$255

Cost Per Credit

4

Years to Completion

120

Credits

career ready

  • Evaluate the roles and responsibilities of organizations, professionals, clinicians, and individuals and their ability to influence the measures of population health.
  • Integrate information and knowledge from a variety of disciplines to evaluate selected measures of population health and develop a plan for necessary interventions for improvement.
  • Demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills essential for the successful operation of health organizations within the domains of transformation, execution, and people.
  • Practice personal responsibility to improve population health through active engagement in real-world challenges in local, national, and global settings using principles of cultural knowledge and competence, ethical reasoning, and life-long learning.
  • Construct comprehensive solutions to population health issues in a collaborative environment while demonstrating competency of inquiry and analysis, critical and creative thinking, written and oral communication, quantitative literacy, and information literacy.

Employment Opportunities

admission requirements

1

Application

Fill out an online Utah Tech University application and pay the application fee.

Application
2

Transcripts & Test Scores

Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. If not transferring any college credits or transferring less than 24 credits, also submit high school transcripts and ACT, SAT, or placement scores.

important dates

Spring, Summer, and Fall

Your start dates for the program. More information can be found in the Academic Calendar.

FAQs

How do I apply for admission?

First, determine which category of student you are:

  • New Student – A matriculated student who has never attended any college or university, including students who earned credit before graduating from high school.
    These students are NOT concurrent enrollment or early enrollment students.
  • Transfer Student – A matriculated student who, after high school graduation, attended another college or university and did not attend Utah Tech University.
  • Returning Student – A matriculated student who previously attended Utah Tech University after high school graduation but has not attended in three or more semesters, including students who may have attended another college or university since they were enrolled at Utah Tech University.
  • International Student – A matriculated or non-matriculated student who is not a U.S. citizen and has not received immigrant status from the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.
  • Non-degree Seeking – A non-matriculated student attending college classes for personal interest, enrichment, or growth.
  • Home Schooled – Taught at home using other approved curriculum. Certified by Parent/Guardian.

FOR NEW STUDENTS:

  1. Completed application
  2. $35.00 non-refundable fee
  3. Official high school transcripts or GED scores
  4. Test results (ACT, SAT, Accuplacer)
    • If you are a transfer student, we need official college transcripts for all schools attended. If transferring more than 24 credits, however, then high school transcripts/test scores are not required. Submitting test scores may still be helpful, though, depending on which classes you are enrolling in for prerequisite checking.
  5. To see requirements for the additional student types, refer to the Admissions Summary Sheet.

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How do I order a transcript?

Transcripts can be ordered from your high school or college/university you previously attended. Some schools and institutions allow you to order your transcript online; check with your school for ordering instructions and pricing. For more detailed information on how to order transcripts, please follow the links below.

High School Transcripts Instructions

College Transcripts Instructions

Please allow time for the transcripts to be received and processed. If you have questions about if we have received your transcripts, you can contact us at 435-879-4323 or email us at brett.lunceford@utahtech.edu.

How will my credits transfer to Utah Tech University?

Once we have received your transcripts our registrars office will perform a transcript evaluation. This will tell us and you how your credits will transfer. You can also use our Transfer Guide to give you an idea of how your credits will transfer.

Transfer Guide

Why can't I log in?

The most common reasons why students cannot login include:

  1. You are not fully admitted yet
  2. You are admitted but aren’t entering the correct login & password (call 435-652-7777)
  3. You have entered the incorrect password more than three times and have been locked out.
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Your username is your DigitalID number (must begin with d).

Is my admissions application complete?

Log into your application portal as a returning user. Or contact the admissions office phone: 435-652-7777, or email us at admissions@utahtech.edu

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How do I apply for a scholarship?

Scholarship opportunities may vary by program or year in school. Please check out all the opportunities on our scholarship website.

scholarship website

Contact

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Brett Lunceford

Utah Tech One-Stop

Email: OneStop@utahtech.edu
Phone: 435-879-4748
Office: Technology Building #114