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Nonprofit Leadership Certificate
This certificate is jointly offered by the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Gerontology, the Department of Communication, Media, Journalism and Film, and the School of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences. This certificate prepares students for leadership in nonprofit organizations by equipping them to take management roles in these types of organizations and by learning about the nature of nonprofit organizations and essential skills for administering programs at nonprofit organizations. This certificate is essential for students who envision creating a nonprofit organization or plan to be involved in the development or supervision of community-based programs.
This certificate is administered by the Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Gerontology.
Program Requirements
One Course in Introduction to Nonprofit Organization From:
One Course in Nonprofit Leadership From:
Two Courses in Essential Skills in Nonprofit Leadership From:
- ACC 201 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
- COM 315 - Advanced Speaking in Professional Settings
- COM 336 - Communication in Organizations
- COM 466 - Social Movement Communication
- ENG 572 - Writing Grant Proposals
- GER 470 - Community Resources for Older Adults
- GER 480 - Policies and Older Adults
- SWK 595 - Grant Writing in the Health and Human Services
All candidates must satisfy the General University Certificate Requirements.
Total Credit Hours: 12
