Dr. Karen A. Ford, Minor Adviser
Phone: (540) 568-6980
Website: http://www.jmu.edu/socwork/
nonprofit.html
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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 |
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NPS 300. Introduction to Nonprofits1 |
3 |
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NPS 320. Nonprofit Management1 |
3 |
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NPS 400. Internship/Practicum in Nonprofit Studies1 |
4-6 |
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NPS 450. Nonprofit Studies Capstone Seminar1 |
3 |
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Major elective (discipline specific)2 |
3 |
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Elective2 |
3 |
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19-21 |
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1 Course has one or more prerequisites.
2 A course to be determined in consultation with the nonprofit studies adviser.