Coursework
Undergraduate Nonprofit Leadership and Management Certificate
Department of Leadership Studies
Program of Study
The Nonprofit Leadership and Management Certificate Program is a leadership program that prepares students for careers and/or volunteer leadership in nonprofit organizations. Students completing the 11-hour semester credit program will receive national certification from the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance. This national credential earns students a Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) designation verifying students have:
- Met national standards in 17 critical nonprofit management and leadership competencies
- Completed internships
- Attended a 4-day professional nonprofit leadership and management conference
Students also have the option of completing a 20-hour program to receive the Leadership Minor or the Education Minor in addition to the Nonprofit Leadership and Management certificate. The program is recommended for sophomores and juniors. Interested freshman are encouraged to participate in the Emerging Leaders Program.
This program is offered with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance in Kansas City, MO, and offered at over 75 colleges and universities nationwide.
Nonprofit Leadership and Management Certificate Curriculum
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | UNDERGRADUATE UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| LEAD 352 | Nonprofit Leadership and Management | 3 |
| LEAD 355S | Agency Seminar I | 1 |
| LEAD 356S | Agency Seminar II | 1 |
| LEAD 387P | Student Leadership: Practical Experience | 3 |
| Or | ||
| LEAD 388 | Leadership Internship and Skill Development I | 3 |
| LEAD 389 | Leadership Internship and Skill Development II * | 3 |
*Business majors may substitute BUSN 498 for LEAD 389 in this program.
Attendance at one Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Conference is required.
Leadership Minor with Nonprofit Leadership and Management Certificate
Core Courses (20 units)
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | UNDERGRADUATE UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| LEAD 160 | Personal Leadership, Self-Inquiry, and Discovery | 3 |
| LEAD 351 | Leadership for Change Capstone | 3 |
| LEAD 352 | Nonprofit Leadership and Management | 3 |
| LEAD 355S | Agency Seminar I | 1 |
| LEAD 356S | Agency Seminar II | 1 |
| LEAD 388 | Leadership Internship and Skill Development I | 3 |
| LEAD 389* | Leadership Internship and Skill Development II | 3 |
*Business majors may substitute BUSN 498 for LEAD 389 in this program.
Choose one:
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | UNDERGRADUATE UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| LEAD 350 | Leadership and Group Development | 3 |
| LEAD 357 | Leadership and Practice of Presence | 3 |
Attendance at one Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Conference is required.
