Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership
Nonprofit organizations are at the forefront of social change. Students aspiring to become leaders in the independent sector will need to have an array of competencies and skills. The Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership offers students an array of courses that will help to prepare for a future career in the third sector and/or future graduate study.
You can also minor in Nonprofit Management and Youth Development.
Certificate Requirements
To earn the Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership, students must complete 12 credit hours.
Students electing a certificate must have the approval of the department and complete all certificate courses with a grade of “C” or higher. Courses utilized to fulfill certificate requirements cannot concurrently be used to fulfill requirements of the Minor, Major, or the GER program.
Certificate Courses (12 credits)
| Course | Credits | Name |
|---|---|---|
| SOSC 340 | 3 | Introduction to Nonprofit Leadership |
SOSC 304 or POSC 302 | 3 | Introduction to Public Administration or State & Local Government |
| SOCI 411 | 3 | Special Topics in Sociology – Diversity, Philanthropy, & Fundraising |
| SOCI 409 | 3 | Sociology Capstone/Internship |
750+ Course Options
The Coppin State University Academic Catalog has a wide variety of skill-building courses designed to inspire and prepare you to be in-demand professionals and transformational leaders.
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Nonprofit Leadership
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Nonprofit Leadership is in the Department of Applied and Political Sciences in the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences.