Nonprofit Management Certificate

School of Public Administration, College of Public Affairs & Community Service

Vision Statement

The purpose of the certificate in nonprofit management is to allow working professionals with careers in the nonprofit sector, or graduate students in a related field of study, to expand their educational background and to enhance their knowledge in the area of nonprofit management. The graduate certificate is designed to extend students’ understanding of theory and practice in the field of nonprofit management.

Program Contact Information

Tara Bryan, PhD, Graduate Program Chair (GPC)
111 College of Public Affairs & Community Service (CPACS)
402.554.2751
tbryan@unomaha.edu

Applicant Advisor

Meagan Van Gelder, EdD, Senior Advisor
111 College of Public Affairs & Community Service (CPACS)
402.554.3480
mvangelder@unomaha.edu

Current Student Advisor

James Harrold, PhD, Advisor
111 College of Public Affairs & Community Service (CPACS)
402.554.6702
jharrold@unomaha.edu

Program Website

Admissions

General Application Requirements and Admission Criteria

Program-Specific Requirements

Application Deadlines (Spring 2024, Summer 2024, and Fall 2024)

• Fall: June 1
• Spring: October 1
• Summer: NA

Other Requirements

• English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the United States, OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a predetermined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission.

  • Paper-based TOEFL: 550, Internet-based TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105 

• Writing Sample: The writing sample should be an essay as described in the application
• Resume: Submit a resume including work history
• Letters of Recommendation: Two letters of recommendation are required

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirements