DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Minor in Nonprofit Management
Students from any discipline may select a minor in Nonprofit Management. The minor in Nonprofit Management provides the opportunity to prepare for leadership positions in social service, community, youth, environmental, medical, arts, and other nonprofit agencies.
Students are encouraged to enroll in the American Humanics program. American Humanics is an innovative course of study that prepares students for careers in nonprofit organizations. Students who fulfill all of the program requirements receive the undergraduate minor and national certification in nonprofit management from American Humanics. In addition to the coursework, students serve as active participants in the American Humanics Student Association and attend a unique educational symposium.
All students pursuing a Minor in Nonprofit Management must complete 18 semester credit hours.
| ACC 2003 | Foundations of Accounting |
| or | |
| ACC 2013 | Principles of Accounting I |
| MGT 3013 | Introduction to Organization Theory, Behavior, and Management |
| or | |
| MGT 3803 | Strategic Management of Nonprofit Organizations |
| MKT 3013 | Principles of Marketing |
| NPO 3003 | Fundraising in Nonprofit Agencies |
| NPO 3013 | Introduction to Nonprofit Agencies |
| NPO 4933 | Internship in Nonprofit Management |
| or | |
| NPO 4936 | Internship in Nonprofit Management (3 hours can be applied to the American Humanics certification) |
Students who wish to receive the American Humanics certification are required to complete an additional 4 semester credit hours for a total of 22 hours:
| NPO 4901 | American Humanics Management Institute |
| NPO 4933 | Internship in Nonprofit Management (two semesters) |
To declare a Minor in Nonprofit Management, obtain advice, obtain lists of relevant courses, or seek approval of substitutions for course requirements, students should consult the College of Public Policy Advising Center (located on the Downtown Campus) or the Department of Public Administration. For information about the American Humanics program, students should consult the program coordinator located in the Center for Policy Studies.