Leadership and Management of Nonprofit Organizations Minor

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Kimberly Gustafson, Lecturer
School of Health and Human Sciences
Wagner Hall 409, Box 2275A
605-688-5161

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.

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 a 120-hour internship with a nonprofit organization, volunteering a minimum of 20 hours, passing a credentialing exam, and attending a national nonprofit conference.

Student Learning Outcomes

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

Apply the knowledge of fundamental nonprofit management terms, theories, and skills.
Demonstrate the ability to function as an effective member of a team.
Demonstrate respect and understanding towards diverse cultures and beliefs of individuals and communities.
Explain the importance of and show evidence of ethical and professional behaviors.
Design, implement, and evaluate projects for a variety of audiences.

Requirements for Leadership and Management of Nonprofit Organizations Minor: 18 Credits

LMNO 201 - Introduction to Leadership and Management of Nonprofit Organizations Credits: 3
LDR 410 - Leadership: Senior Seminar Credits: 1
LDR 435 - Organizational Leadership and Team Development Credits: 3
LDR 496 - Field Experience (COM) Credits: 2 (Leadership in Action)

Electives

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

Competency 1: Understanding Individuals and Groups

CA 321 - Consumer Needs and Program Funding Credits: 3
GLST 280 - Developing Intercultural Competence Credits: 3
HDFS 210 - Lifespan Development (COM) [SGR #3, HSDC] Credits: 3
HDFS 255 - Program Design, Implementation and Evaluation Credits: 3
SOC 271 - Social Work Skills and Methods I Credits: 3
SOC 282 - Youth and Community Credits: 3
SOC 382 - The Family (COM) Credits: 3

Competency 2: Business

ACCT 210 - Principles of Accounting I (COM) Credits: 3
BADM 360 - Organization and Management (COM) Credits: 3
BLAW 350 - Legal Environment of Business (COM) Credits: 3
MGMT 334 - Small Business Management (COM) Credits: 3
POLS 320 - Public Administration (COM) Credits: 3