Nonprofit Administration Certificate

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Graduate Study at USI >> 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.

Graduate Certificate Requirements

Credit hours earned for a certificate may be applied toward another degree program.
Coursework taken more than 7 years before the certificate is awarded may not be applied toward certificate requirements.
Students earning a graduate certificate are not eligible to participate in commencement exercises, but the credential will be added to their official transcript record.

Graduate Studies Admission Criteria and Application Process

Refer to the Admission section of the bulletin for information about Graduate Studies admission criteria and the online application process.

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