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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

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.

Electives


Students may choose no more than one course per focus area for a total of 6 elective credits. Credits: 6

Total Required Credits: 18


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