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Program Overview
A minor in Nonprofit Management is expected to be popular with students from fields in which nonprofit organizations play a significant role, such as psychology, public health, environmental studies and ethnic studies.
Through this minor, a student can focus on the fundamentals of nonprofit management. The minor will be relevant for students who pursue jobs in fields in which nonprofit organizations play a significant role, such as psychology, public health, arts and culture, environmental studies, education and human development, and ethnic studies.
Program Requirements
- A minor in Nonprofit Management requires 15 credit hours of course work.
- A maximum of 6 transfer credits may be applied to the minor.
- Students must receive a minimum of a C grade in each course applied to satisfy the minor.
Required Courses:
Students must complete the two required courses below, totaling 6 credit hours. All course descriptions can be found in the Undergraduate Academic Catalog.
- PUAD 3110 - Seminar in Nonprofit Management (3 credit hours)
- PUAD 4140 - Nonprofit Financial Management (3 credit hours)
Elective Courses:
In addition to the required courses listed above, students must complete 9 credit hours of elective courses from the list below.
- PUAD 3005 - Collaboration Across Sectors (3 credit hours)
- PUAD 4020 - Social Entrepreneurship (3 credit hours)
- PUAD 4600 - Special Topics in Public Service: Study Abroad in East Africa (3 credit hours)
- PUAD 4628 - Social Problems and Policies in the Urban Environment (3 credit hours)
Program Description
Through this minor, a student can focus on the fundamentals of nonprofit management. The minor will be relevant for students who pursue jobs in fields in which nonprofit organizations play a significant role, such as psychology, public health, arts and culture, environmental studies, education and human development, and ethnic studies.
Program Requirements
- A minor in Nonprofit Management requires 15 credit hours of course work.
- A maximum of 6 transfer credits may be applied to the minor.
- Students must receive a minimum of a C grade in each course applied to satisfy the minor.
Required Courses:
Students must complete the two required courses below, totaling 6 credit hours. All course descriptions can be found in the Undergraduate Academic Catalog.
- PUAD 3110 - Seminar in Nonprofit Management (3 credit hours)
- PUAD 4140 - Nonprofit Financial Management (3 credit hours)
Elective Courses:
In addition to the required courses listed above, students must complete 9 credit hours of elective courses from the list below.
- PUAD 3005 - Collaboration Across Sectors (3 credit hours)
- PUAD 4020 - Social Entrepreneurship (3 credit hours)
- PUAD 4600 - Special Topics in Public Service: Study Abroad in East Africa (3 credit hours)
- PUAD 4628 - Social Problems and Policies in the Urban Environment (3 credit hours)
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