A Brief Overview of the Nonprofit Graduate Certificates

These two graduate certificate programs are designed for executive directors, program managers, board members, consultants of nonprofit organizations, and public administration professionals who want to develop competencies and peer networks to strengthen community organizations that, in turn, improve the quality of life for citizens.

Each certificate is a five-course program of 12-15 credits hours with courses drawn from multiple disciplines and that can either enhance or apply towards a graduate program (such as, MBA, MPA, MSW, MLA or other MA/MS program). Convenient scheduling, web-enhanced learning, and practical active learning strategies for working professionals and adult learners.

General Information - Nonprofit Management Certificates

Nonprofit Management

This certificate has an internal focus—to develop competencies and practical skills for building management capacity of a nonprofit organization.

Faculty Advisors: Dr. Susan Kattelus, Dr. Don Koyluoglu
Catalog 2005-07 (see Interdisciplinary programs pages 35-38)
Summary of Requirements

Community Building

This certificate has an external focus—to develop competencies for understanding the community as a social system and improving the social bonds and leadership skills among members of the community.

Faculty Advisors: Dr. Marti Bombyk
Catalog 2005-07 (see Interdisciplinary programs pages 35-38)
Summar of Requirements