Nonprofit Administration Certificate

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Graduate Studies >> College of Liberal Arts

12 Credit hours

The Nonprofit Administration certificate introduces students to the fundamentals of nonprofit administration at the graduate level. Students complete a select group of four courses that will expose them to the theories and skills of nonprofit administration in order to take their place as leaders in the nonprofit sector. The program includes an overview of the sector in addition to skill-based courses needed in program evaluation, fundraising, and management.

Required Courses (6 hours)

PA 605 - Foundations of Nonprofit Administration Credits: 3
PA 645 - Program Evaluation in the Public and Nonprofit Sector Credits: 3

Directed Electives (6 hours)

Select one course:
PA 606 - Public and Nonprofit Personnel Administration Credits: 3
PA 609 - Budgeting in Public and Nonprofit Administration Credits: 3
An independent study or other suitable course can be substituted at the director’s discretion.
Select one course:
PA 631 - Fundraising and Volunteer Administration Credits: 3
PA 684 - Grant Writing Credits: 3