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| Nonprofit Leadership
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Helgeson (Program Coordinator)
The Nonprofit Leadership Certificate is a multidisciplinary program within the College of Arts and Sciences. This program is primarily directed toward students who want to acquire skills and enhance their qualifications for service in the nonprofit sector. The Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program is an 18-credit complement to any major area of study. The certificate will develop students’ competencies in understanding nonprofit organizations, the role of meeting human needs, and the diversity of groups in society. Students acquire the competencies for this certificate through coursework as well as hands-on learning through service work in the community and internships with nonprofit organizations. The Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program is accredited by American Humanics, Inc., a national organization that establishes competencies and affiliates with nonprofit leadership programs in colleges and universities.
College
of Arts & Sciences
Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership
18 credits required, including: |
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A&S
200 |
Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector |
(2) |
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A&S
450 |
Capstone Experience and Development |
(1) |
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A&S
497 |
Internship for Nonprofit Leadership Certificate |
(6) |
Other requirements (9 credits):
Choose one 3 or 4 credit course from each
of the following lists or from additional courses approved by the program
coordinator. |
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Organizational |
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Entr 301 |
Accounting and Financial Concepts for |
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Entrepreneurship |
(3) |
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Entr 302 |
Marketing and Management Concepts |
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for Entrepreneurship |
(3) |
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Psyc 301 |
Industrial and Organizational Psychology |
(3) |
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Mgmt 302 |
Human Resource Management |
(3) |
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Comm 303 |
Principles of Public Relations |
(3) |
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Mgmt 310 |
Organizational Behavior |
(3) |
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Comm 401 |
Organizational Communication |
(3) |
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RLS 442 |
Recreation Administration |
(3) |
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Service and Community |
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Comm 102 |
Communication and the Human Community |
(3) |
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Soc 115 |
Social Problems |
(3) |
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Comm 212 |
Interpersonal Communication |
(3) |
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Psyc 250 |
Developmental Psychology |
(4) |
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T&L
252 |
Child Development |
(3) |
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SWk 257 |
Human Behavior in the Social Environment |
(4) |
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Soc 306 |
Social Change |
(3) |
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IDS 495 |
Service and Citizenship |
(3) |
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FA 150 |
Introduction to Fine Arts |
(3) |
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Diversity |
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Rels 120 |
Religion in America |
(3) |
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Musc 203 |
Popular & Classical
Music for the World |
(3) |
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IS 121 |
Introduction to Indian Studies |
(3) |
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Phil 215 |
Contemporary Moral Issues |
(3) |
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Rels 216 |
Women and Religion |
(3) |
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A&S
225 |
Introduction to the Study of Women |
(3) |
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RHS 250 |
Contemporary Issues in Rehabilitation |
(3) |
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Soc 250 |
Diversity in American Society |
(3) |
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Phil 373 |
Ethics in Business and Public Administration |
(3) |
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Comm 402 |
International/Intercultural Communication |
(3) |
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Psyc 421 |
Individual and Group Differences |
(3) |
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Psyc 465 |
Multicultural Psychology |
(3) |
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Note:
Students may “double use” courses
for this Certificate and for their majors
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Courses
(A&S)
200. Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector. 2 credits.
An introduction to management and leadership in
the nonprofit sector, investigating the history,
philosophy, ethics, and organization of nonprofit
agencies. Coursework will include introductions
on volunteerism, board selection and development,
fundraising, the role of a foundation, management
and administration, and public relations. The course
will combine a review of texts, student research,
expert guest lecturers, workshops, and student
presentations. F, S
450. Capstone Experience and Development. 1 credit.
Prerequisite: A&S 200. Students will be asked
to develop an integrative paper and complete a
competency
portfolio conveying what they have learned from
the certificate program. Students are required
to attend the American Humanics Management Institute.
The American Humanics Management Institute is a
3-4 day, intensive national management institute,
organized by students from across the country affiliated
with American Humanics, Inc., featuring workshops,
seminars, and simulations. The institute is held
in early January, between the fall and spring semesters.
Students are required to raise funds to cover travel
expenses and registration fees (app. $600-800),
or pay their own expenses. Fund raising efforts
provide a hands-on learning experience prior to
the Institute. S
497. Internship for Nonprofit Leadership
Certificate. 3-6 credits (repeatable to 6 credits). Prerequisite:
A&S 200. Intended to be the cumulative application
of the Nonprofit Leadership Certificate competencies
for students. The internship is a short-term work
experience emphasizing hands-on learning. The internship
incorporates education and professional development
in a nonprofit agency. F, S, SS |
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