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
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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.
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Paper-based TOEFL: 550, Internet-based TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 105
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- 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
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses (9 hours): | ||
PA 8550 | INTRODUCTION TO THE NON-PROFIT SECTOR | 3 |
PA 8710 | FUND RAISING IN PUBLIC AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS | 3 |
Choose one: | ||
PA 8410 | PUBLIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
or PA 8480 | SEMINAR IN PUBLIC FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION | |
Elective Courses (6 hours): | 6 | |
ORGANIZATION THEORY AND BEHAVIOR | ||
MANAGING INFORMATION IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR | ||
PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT BUDGETING | ||
PA 8410 | PUBLIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | |
SEMINAR IN PUBLIC FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION | ||
SEMINAR IN GRANT WRITING | ||
TECHNIQUES TOPICS IN NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT | ||
COMMUNITY ORGANIZING & SOCIAL CHANGE | ||
Other determined course(s) in consultation with your advisor. | ||
Total Credits | 15 |