NONPROFIT ADMINISTRATION, B.A.

DESCRIPTION

Nonprofit Administration majors develop the leadership skills necessary to create positive social change. Students learn strategies for the analysis of complex issues affecting nonprofit organizations, along with tools to engage and manage volunteers. Nonprofit Administration majors enhance problem-solving skills and learn effective management concepts which can be applied to the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

WHAT CAREERS CAN THIS MAJOR PREPARE YOU FOR?

Graduates hold managerial and administrative roles nonprofit organizations, public sector agencies, and private companies. You may go on to hold positions including: Community Engagement Manager, Communications Officer, Development Professional, Director of Administration, Diversity Management, Executive Director, Grant Administrator, Grant Manager, Grant Writer, Healthcare, Human Services, Marketing Manager, Nonprofit Management, Program Specialist, Public Service, Social Services, Volunteer Coordinator.

WHAT SKILLS ARE DEVELOPED WITHIN THIS MAJOR?

Skills developed within this major include: communication; leadership; management; analytical skills; problem-solving; critical-thinking; and passion for public service.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Internship opportunities are available to all students; scholarships are available to qualified students.
• Students with substantial prior learning experience may apply for credit through the Assessment and Accreditation of Prior Learning Experience program.
• Opportunities to participate in small seminar groups, research projects, and online courses are available.

HOURS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE

Minimum hours required for the degree: 120

Minimum hours required for major: 33

MAJOR-FIELD REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the major requirements listed below, students must fulfill all College of Urban Affairs Undergraduate Degree requirements, including completion of UST 200, UST 404, UST 405, and UST 490.

Nonprofit Administration majors are required to complete a minimum of 33 credit hours from the following courses:

A. REQUIRED COURSES (8 COURSES)

• UST 300 - Economics Of Policy Analysis
• UST 302 - Contemporary Urban Issues
• UST 410 - Proposal Writing
• UST 433 - Negotiation and Conflict Management
• UST 451 - Fundraising and External Relations for Nonprofit Organizations
• UST 452 - Management of Urban and Nonprofit Organizations
• UST 456 - Fundamentals of Nonprofit Administration and Leadership
• UST 458 - Urban Policy

B. ELECTIVES (9 CREDIT HOURS) CHOSEN FROM THE FOLLOWING

• MKT 301 - Fundamentals of Marketing
• MGT 321 - Organizational Behavior
• SWK 300 - Social Welfare Policy
• SWK 303 - Human Behavior and Social Environments - Macro
• UST 419 - Neighborhood Planning
• UST 424 - Inequality and Economic Development
• UST 435 - Environmental Policy & Administration
• UST 453 - Managing Urban Diversity
• UST 455 - Gender and Leadership
• UST 473 - Columbus Seminar
• UST 474 - Washington Seminar
• UST 494 - Levin Chair Seminar

ACCELERATED 4+1 PROGRAM

See the Nonprofit Administration and Leadership, Accelerated 4+1 BA/MNAL page.