Nonprofit Leadership and Management
Curriculum Description
The Nonprofit Leadership and Management curriculum is designed to prepare individuals for a leadership or management role in the nonprofit sector.
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 various levels of leadership and management in the non-profit sector.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow the recommended curriculum model below should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A25410 REVISED
NC CIP: 52.0206
Day, Evening and Online
POS Approved: Fall 2020
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC 120 | Prin of Financial Accounting REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry NEW VERSION | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| NPO 110 | Intro to Nonprofit Mgmt REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Computers | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
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| Basic PC Literacy | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
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| Mathematical Measurement and Literacy NEW VERSION | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Quantitative Literacy NEW VERSION | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Precalculus Algebra NEW VERSION | (3) | (2) | (0) | (4) | |
| Total: | 12 | 6 | 0 | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPO 111 | Governance & Leadership | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| NPO 115 | Nonprofit Financial Mgmt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| NPO 220 | NPO Legal Issues/Principl REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Interpersonal Psychology REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| General Psychology REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 12 | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPO 215 | NPO Advocacy & Public Pol REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| WBL 110 | World of Work | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total: | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPO 120 | Fundraising/Stewardship REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| NPO 210 | Volunteer Management REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| NPO 225 | Community Engagement REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PMT 110 | Intro To Project Mgmt | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Intro to ACC Spreadsheets | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | |
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| Spreadsheet | (2) | (2) | (0) | (3) | |
| Select one: | |||||
| Introduction to Communication REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| OR | |||||
| Intro Interpersonal Com REVISED | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Public Speaking REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| Total: | 16 | 3 | 0 | 17 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPO 235 | NPO Strategic Planning REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| NPO 240 | International NGOs REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| NPO 245 | Comm Ptnrs/Collaboration REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PAD 254 | Grant Writing REVISED REQUISITE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
| Social Innovation REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| International Relations REVISED REQUISITE | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) | |
| OR | |||||
| Work-Based Learning I | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | |
| Total: | 12 | 0 | 10 | 13 | |
Total Credit Hours: 64
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.
A25410 REVISED