Academic Programs
Nonprofit Studies
R. Ann Myers, Minor Adviser
Phone: (540) 568-6980
E-mail: myersra@jmu.edu
Web site: http://www.jmu.edu/socwork/academics/nonprofit.html
The nonprofit studies minor prepares students from a variety of disciplines to understand the unique role of nonprofit organizations in American society today. Emphasis is placed on history, theory, legal issues and management topics. The minor includes a capstone seminar and a field experience in a nonprofit agency with the focus to be determined in conjunction with the adviser.
| Required Courses | Credit Hours |
| NPS 300. Introduction to Nonprofits | 3 |
| NPS 320. Nonprofit Management | 3 |
| NPS 400. Internship/Practicum in Nonprofit Studies | 4-6 |
| NPS 450. Nonprofit Studies Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| Major elective (discipline specific) | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| (A course to be determined in consultation with the nonprofit studies adviser) | |
19-21 |
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