Graduate Certificate in Management of Non-Profit Organizations
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.
| First Term | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| PSC 5480 | Introduction to Nonprofits | 3 |
| PSC 5430 | Human Resources Management in Public and Nonprofit Organizations | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Term | ||
| PSC 5380 | Fundraising | 3 |
| PSC 5410 | Public and Nonprofit Management | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
- PLO 1. Identify and describe best practices in the management of nonprofit organizations.
- PLO 2. Identify and describe challenges and opportunities facing nonprofit organizations in the 21st century.
- PLO 3. Identify, define, and demonstrate skills necessary for effectively managing nonprofit organizations.