The graduate nonprofit leadership certificate is a cooperative educational program between the College of Social and Behavioral Science and the College of Allied Health and Nursing. This 15-credit graduate certificate is specifically designed to respond to the employment needs and opportunities within one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy. The nonprofit leadership certificate is a multidisciplinary program for graduate students and nonprofit practitioners interested in gaining knowledge and skills for success and advancement in nonprofit leadership.
Admission
Students must meet the admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies and Research.
Curriculum
| NPL 673 | Nonprofit Management and Leadership | 3 | |||
| Internship Choose 3 credit(s): The student is also required to complete a three credit internship in a qualifying nonprofit organization through one of the sposoring departments. |
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| CORR 698 | Internship | 1-6 | |||
| GWS 698 | Internship | 1-6 | |||
| RPLS 697 | Internship | 1-6 | |||
| SOC 695 | Internship: Human Services | 1-6 | |||
| SOC 697 | Internship: Sociology | 1-12 | |||
| SOWK 697 | Internship: Social Work | 1-10 | |||
| URBS 697 | Internship | 1-6 | |||
Unrestricted Electives |
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| Program Planning and Evaluation Choose 3 credit(s): |
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| GWS 600 | Collective Action and Analysis | 3 | |||
| SOC 566 | Program Planning | 3 | |||
| URBS 513 | Urban Program Evaluation | 3 | |||
| Program Administration Choose 3 credit(s): |
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| ART 534 | Arts Administration | 3 | |||
| RPLS 573 | Administration of Leisure Time Programs | 3 | |||
| SOC 517 | Program Administration | 3 | |||
| Financial Management and Development Choose 3 credit(s): |
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| NPL 586 | Fundraising for Nonprofits | 3 | |||
| NPL 588 | Financial Management for Nonprofits | 3 | |||
| RPLS 565 | Event Management | 3 | |||
| URBS 553 | Grants Administration | 3 | |||
NPL 586 (3) Fundraising for Nonprofits
Designed as an overview to fundraising and development for nonprofit organizations, this course addresses the development of a fundraising plan and attracting donors. There will be an emphasis on organizational outreach using both traditional and new media.
NPL 588 (3) Financial Management for Nonprofits
Designed as an overview of financial management for nonprofit organizations, this course addresses the integration of mission-driven planning and financial management with an emphasis on tax exemption, accounting systems, financial statements, budgets, and regulatory reporting.
NPL 673 (3) Nonprofit Management & Leadership
This is a survey course of the nonprofit sector, covering history and philosophy of the sector, ethics, board & staff relations, operations and fundraising, fiscal management, and human resource development.
