The outcomes listed below were updated for the 2019-20 academic year. This work involved re-examining the goals of the program and mapping those against the curriculum.
Learning Outcomes
Nonprofit Master students:
Will develop a deep foundational knowledge of the origins and significance of the nonprofit sector (voluntary action, philanthropy), its relationship to the government and the for-profit sector (domestic and international), and how the nonprofit sector is shaped by the larger political and economic environment.
Are able to apply ethical standards and understand the implications of values-based management and leadership practices such as advocacy for diversity, inclusion and multiculturalism to advance social justice through nonprofit research and practice.
Acquire and apply relevant management and leadership skills related to nonprofit governance, finance, advocacy, public policy and resource management.
Critically apply social science research and evidence-based practices to understand and respond to community needs, facilitate culturally appropriate solutions, and enhance organizational effectiveness.
Program Outcomes
Demonstrate mastery in concepts and theories related to leading and managing nonprofits
Illustrate a meaningful transfer of knowledge from academic studies to professional practice
Apply critical thinking and synthesis of information from multiple theories, fields and/or constituencies to draw conclusions and make recommendations
Reflect personal/professional growth and leadership capacity through experiential learning
Demonstrate leadership on issues of diversity, inclusion and multiculturalism through the development of a global mindset
Post-graduation alumni will demonstrate professional growth
Recent grads will report high levels of degree utility
Our Alumni
Graduates of the MA in Nonprofit Leadership and Management go on to leadership roles in the multifaceted nonprofit sector. They work as executive directors, grant writers, development officers and more. Here is a list of organizations our alumni worked or have worked for:
| Job Title |
|---|
| Executive Director, The AjA Project |
| Associate Clinic Director Intern, Family Health Centers of San Diego |
| Project Manager, Corporate Development, Life Technologies |
| Activity Leader, Social Advocates for Youth Inc |
| Executive Director, Interfaith Community Services |
| Health Navigator, Catholic Charities |
| Director of Home Care, Rady Children's Hospital |
| Associate Director, Just in Time for Foster Youth |
| Director of International Ministries, Point Loma Nazarene University |
| Assistant Director, University of California, San Diego |