2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Leadership and Management of Nonprofit Organizations Minor


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Program Coordinator/Contact
Kimberly Gustafson, Instructor
Department of Consumer Sciences
Wagner Hall 409
605-688-4684
E-mail: kimberly.gustafson@sdstate.edu
www.sdstate.edu/cs

  

Program Information
The Leadership and Management of Nonprofit Organizations minor prepares students with opportunities to increase their abilities and skills in the work of leadership to enhance nonprofit organizations.

Students may earn the minor without completing the certification.

Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates with a minor in Leadership and Management of Nonprofit Organizations will:

  • understand fundamental non-profit management terms, concepts and skills.
  • understand the positive outcomes diversity brings to the classroom, workplace, team dynamics, problem solving processes, and decision making.
  • develop and apply necessary skills (i.e. clear communication, teamwork, ethical decision making, problem solving, advocacy, and financial management) to be an effective leader and non-profit professional.

Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure
National Certification through the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance.

Course Delivery Format
Certification requirements are met through course work, co-curricular involvement, and an internship. National Certification through the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance in nonprofit management requires an additional 300-hour internship with a nonprofit organization.

Electives


Students may choose no more than one course per competency area for a total of 9 elective credits.  Credits: 9

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