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Non-Profit Studies

The nonprofit studies minor prepares students from a variety of disciplines to understand the unique role of nonprofit organizations in American society. 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 Nonprofits1

            3

NPS 320. Nonprofit Management1

            3

NPS 400. Internship/Practicum in Nonprofit Studies1

            4-6

NPS 450. Nonprofit Studies Capstone Seminar1

            3

Major elective (discipline specific)2

            3

Elective2

            3

            19-21

1 Course has one or more prerequisites.

2 A course to be determined in consultation with the nonprofit studies adviser.