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 Survey of Nonprofit Leadership and Management (3)
Program Planning and Evaluation
URBS 513 Urban Program Evaluation (3) OR SOC 566 Program Planning (3) OR WOST
600 Collective Action (3)
Program Administration
RPLS 573 Administration of Leisure Time Programs (3) OR SOC 517 Program Administration
(3)
Financial Management and Development
URBS 553 Grants Administration (3) OR RPLS 565 Event Management (3)
The student is required to also complete a three credit internship in a qualifying
nonprofit organization through one of the sponsoring departments (SOC 695, SOC
697, CORR 698, SOWK 697, RPLS 697, URBS 697, or WOST 698).
