Certificate in Management of Non-Profit Organizations
This program is intended both for professionals already working or volunteering in the nonprofit sector, and for students without professional experience who seek to prepare themselves for nonprofit careers.
The fundamental organizational and management principles provided by this program can be used by leaders in the nonprofit sector to strengthen both their systems and service delivery. The Certificate will prepare students to lead and administer nonprofit organizations as paid staff, directors, board members, philanthropists or volunteers in human-service, cultural, educational, religious and community organizations. In addition, students in the MPA and other graduate programs can use their elective hours to earn this certificate.
The nonprofit management certificate consists of 12 graduate credit hours of which 6 hours are from required courses:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSC 5410 | Public and Nonprofit Management | 3 |
| PSC 5480 | Introduction to Nonprofits | 3 |
| Select 2 of the following: | 6 | |
| Advocacy Groups in US Politics | ||
| Fundraising | ||
| Human Resources Management in Public and Nonprofit Organizations | ||
| Public Relations Campaigns | ||
| Public Health Advocacy | ||
| Administration and Management of the Arts | ||
| Promoting the Visual and Performing Arts | ||
Other related course approved by the MPA director | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Currently enrolled MPA students may not apply their required courses (PSC 5430 and PSC 5440) toward this certificate.