Minor in Nonprofit Management and Social Innovation 

Nonprofit organizations make up one of the fastest-growing employment sectors, creating a high demand for graduates with skills to work for these diverse organizations. The Minor in Nonprofit Management and Social Innovation offers a unique program of study if you're interested in a career, leadership and/or volunteer experience within the nonprofit sector.

Through this minor, you will enhance your undergraduate education in nine (9) core competencies including:

  • Communication
  • Marketing & Public Relations
  • Cultural Competency & Diversity
  • Financial Resource Development and Management
  • Foundations and Management of the Nonprofit Sector
  • Governance
  • Leadership & Advocacy
  • Legal & Ethical Decision Making
  • Program Development
  • Volunteer & Human Resource Management
  • Future of the Nonprofit Sector

In this minor, you will complete rigorous, comprehensive, academic and experiential requirements to meet industry standards and prepare you for nonprofit sector careers. 

 

²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Nonprofit Management and Social Innovation students in the classroom

  • Program Snapshot

    Required Courses: (9 credit hours)
    Students must complete the required courses for the minor.

    • HS 2200: Fundamentals of Nonprofits (Minors should begin with this course)
    • HS 3650: Governance, Advocacy, and Leadership in Nonprofits
    • HS 4200: Human Resources for Nonprofit Organizations

    Elective Courses (6 credits)
    Students select 6 credits of electives coursework. Note: Students seeking an elective course not appearing on the list may request a substitution from the Program Director prior to registration of the requested course.

    • HS 3600: Program Development and Evaluation
    • HS 3800: Social Entrepreneurship and Enterprise
    • HS 4100: Grant Writing and Fundraising
    • HS 4300: Education Abroad in Human Services
    • HS 4400: Directed Study in Human Services
    • HS 4490: Special Topics in Human Services
    • ACCT 2101: Principles of Accounting I
    • ACCT 4600: Governmental and Not-for Profit Accounting
    • MKTG 3100: Principles of Marketing
    • SOCI 3304: Social Organization
    • TCOM 3020: Grants and Proposals
    • HS 3850: Introduction to Nongovernmental Organizations and Development Or
    • POLS 3850: Introduction to Nongovernmental Organizations and Development

Total Number of Credit Hours: 15

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