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Nonprofit Leadership and Management

Curriculum Description

The Nonprofit Leadership & Management curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for a leadership or management role in the nonprofit sector. The rapid growth and current economic dynamics makes this sector unique in form and function.

Course work includes an overview of nonprofit organizations (NPO), philanthropy, legal and ethical concerns, funding issues, and strategic planning. Additional coursework introduces grant writing, international non-governmental organizations (NGO), public relations and sustainable communities.

Graduates should qualify for positions at all levels of leadership and management in the non-profit sector. Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in public relations, funds administration, volunteer management, and compliance operations in nonprofit organizations.

The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.

Associate in Applied Science

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NC CIP: 52.0206
Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2012

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ACC 120 Prin of Financial Accounting 3 2 0 4
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
NPO 110 Intro to Nonprofit Mgmt NEW REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Introduction to Computers (2) (2) (0) (3)
  OR        
Basic PC Literacy 1 2 0 2
Select one:
Mathematical Models 2 2 0 3
  OR        
Survey of Mathematics (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
College Algebra (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 12 6 0 15

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
ENG 114 Prof Research & Reporting 3 0 0 3
NPO 111 Governance & Leadership 3 0 0 3
NPO 115 Nonprofit Financial Mgmt 3 0 0 3
NPO 220 NPO Legal Issues/Principl NEW REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Interpersonal Psychology (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
General Psychology 3 0 0 3
  Total: 15 0 0 15

Summer Term

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
COE 110 World of Work 1 0 0 1
NPO 210 Volunteer Management NEW REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
NPO 215 NPO Advocacy & Public Pol NEW REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
  Total: 7 0 0 7

Fall Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
CTS 130 Spreadsheet 2 2 0 3
NPO 120 Fundraising/Stewardship NEW REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
NPO 225 Community Engagement NEW REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
PMT 215 Proj Mgmt Leadership 3 0 0 3
Select one:
Introduction to Communication 3 0 0 3
  OR        
Intro Interpersonal Com (3) (0) (0) (3)
  OR        
Public Speaking (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 14 2 0 15

Spring Semester

Course Course Title Class Hours Lab/Shop Hours Clinical/WBL Hours Credit Hours
NPO 235 NPO Strategic Planning NEW REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
NPO 240 International NGOs NEW REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
NPO 245 Comm Ptnrs/Collaboration NEW REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
PAD 254 Grant Writing NEW REQUISITE 3 0 0 3
___ ___ Humanities/Fine Arts Elective ** ** 0 3
Select one:
Co-op Work Experience I 0 0 10 1
  OR        
Social Innovation NEW REQUISITE (3) (0) (0) (3)
  Total: 12 0 10 16

Total Credit Hours: 68

Additional Information

Humanities/Fine Arts Electives - Select one: ART 111, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 220, MUS 110, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110, or REL 211.

Consult an academic advisor concerning other possible electives.

*This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.

General Education Courses 

Written Communication:

COM 110, COM 120, ENG 111, ENG 114

Oral Communication:

COM 231

Behavioral and Social Science:

PSY 118 PSY 150

Humanities and Fine Arts:

ART 111, HUM 110, HUM 115, HUM 120, HUM 220, MUS 110,      PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110, REL 211

Mathematics:

MAT 115, MAT 140, MAT 161

Technology:

CIS 110, CIS 111
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