Nonprofit Management Certificate
Introduction
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The undergraduate certificate in Nonprofit Management is designed to appeal to students with a background in any major, or non-degree students, who are interested in working in the nonprofit sector. The certificate is designed to allow students to demonstrate to potential employers that they have the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the nonprofit workplace. Competencies covered by the certificate include foundations and management of the nonprofit sector, cultural competence and diversity, and financial resource development, among others. In addition, students have the opportunity to gain real-world experience and connections through nonprofit internships and field experiences.
Completion of the coursework requirements of the certificate and associated extracurricular field experiences allow the student to earn the additional credential of Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) pursuant to standards and competencies set by the National Leadership Alliance. Additional information about the undergraduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management may be obtained by contacting cnp@ucdenver.edu.
Program Delivery
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All courses are offered on campus, online, and in remote and hybrid formats.
Declaring This Certificate
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General Requirements
Students must satisfy all requirements as outlined below and by the school offering the certificate.
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Program Requirements
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The undergraduate certificate in Nonprofit Management requires 18 credit hours of coursework.
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All credit hours for the certificate must be completed at CU Denver. Transfer credits are not accepted.
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Students must earn a minimum C- grade in each undergraduate course applied to satisfy the certificate requirements.
Code | Title | Hours |
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Required Courses | ||
PUAD 3110 | Seminar in Nonprofit Management | 3 |
PUAD 4140 | Nonprofit Financial Management | 3 |
PUAD 4939 | Public Service Internship | 3 |
Elective Courses | 9 | |
Select three courses from the following: | ||
Collaboration Across Sectors | ||
Building Public and Financial Support for Nonprofit Organizations | ||
Organizational Development | ||
Nonprofit HR: Governance, Staff, Volunteer Management | ||
Human Service Organizations | ||
Philanthropy | ||
Nonprofit Boards and Executive Leadership | ||
Social Entrepreneurship | ||
Special Topics in Public Service (Study Abroad in East Africa) | ||
Social Problems and Policies in the Urban Environment | ||
Any other approved School of Public Affairs nonprofit elective | ||
Total Hours | 18 |
Certified Nonprofit Professional Credential
Students completing the Nonprofit Management certificate may choose to simultaneously earn the national Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential from the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance by completing additional extracurricular requirements and an examination. Contact cnp@ucdenver.edu for more information.