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Non-Profit Management, Certificate

Move up in your career and make a difference in your community by earning a certificate in Non-Profit Management. Our program offers specialized training that prepares you to work as a leader in the non-profit sector. Graduates may find employment in a wide variety of non-profit organizations such as social welfare agencies, public charities, foundations, advocacy groups or health care entities. You also may choose to continue your education with a master's degree in fields such as public administration or social work. Managing a non-profit agency is challenging work, but the rewards are great when you provide important services to the community. Be part of a profession that focuses on vital issues and fosters hope for the future!

This program is an interdisciplinary certificate offered in collaboration with Washburn's Family and Human Services and Political Science departments.

Awarded upon completion of a Bachelor degree, and completion of 27 credit hours as follows:

Required Courses Inside Family & Human Services Department
HS 300Prevention and Social Change3
HS 323Service Coordination3
HS 446Legal, Ethical, & Professional Issues3
Required Courses Inside Political Science Department
PO 245Introduction to Public Administration3
PO 395Non-Profit Management and Leadership3
PO 393Managing Public Money 13
or PO 346 Problems in Public Administration
or PO 374 Topics: Public Administration
PO Elective (Select One Course):3
Managing People in Public Organizations
Challenges Managing Public Organizations
Problems in Public Administration 1
Topics: Public Administration
Other Required Courses
HS 495Research and Evaluation3
or PO 401 Equity and Hard Choices in Public Administration
Approved Internship in Family and Human Services or Political Science (HS 381, HS 480, HS 481 or PO 307)3
Total Hours27
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PO 346 & PO 374 require advisor approval.

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This certificate is offered in collaboration with the Family and Human Services and Political Science Departments.

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