Graduate Programs

Nonprofit Leadership Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership is designed to meet the contemporary needs of working professionals in nonprofit, grassroots, and community-based organizations.

The program is comprised of 15 credits. Three courses (9 credits) which include knowledge core to nonprofit leadership are required:

PA 521History and Foundations of the Nonprofit Sector

3

PA 520Nonprofit Governance and Management

3

PA 525Fundamentals of Grantwriting and Fundraising

3

In addition, students are required to take 2 elective skill development courses (6 credits). They will be able to choose courses in the Department of Public Administration or othr academic unit in consultation with their faculty advisor. Students will be advised to select electives strategically that advance their unique learning and career needs.