Nonprofit Leadership Minor

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The nonprofit leadership minor allows students to learn about the important role of nonprofit organizations in addressing social issues and interests in a democratic society, and participating in the formulation and implementation of public policy. Through this minor, students will become aware of the many and diverse career opportunities in the nonprofit sector, in areas such as the arts, social services, education, health care, the environment, policy advocacy, and international relief and development, and thy will learn the skills, knowledge and challenges of leadership in this sector. This minor will prepare students for entry level jobs in nonprofit management and for graduate study in nonprofit organizations, philanthropy, and related fields. The minor in nonprofit leadership requires 15 hours of coursework, which must include 3 credit hours of required courses and 12 additional credit hours from a list of pre-approved courses. Students are strongly encouraged to complete PMAP 4941 (Internship) as part of their minor.

Minor Requirements

Required Course (3 Hours)

PMAP 3210 - Introduction to Nonprofits 3 Credit Hours *

Electives (12 Hours)

Select four courses from the following:

PMAP 3031 - Policy Leadership 3 Credit Hours
PMAP 3213 - Nonprofit Financial Resources 3 Credit Hours *
PMAP 3231 - Nonprofit Leadership and Management 3 Credit Hours *
PMAP 3411 - Contemporary Planning 3 Credit Hours
PMAP 3801 - Public Administration and Politics 3 Credit Hours
PMAP 4211 - Human Resource Management Systems in Public and Nonprofit Organizations 3 Credit Hours
PMAP 4411 - Introduction to the Law for Public and Nonprofit Managers 3 Credit Hours
PMAP 4451 - Economic Development Policy 3 Credit Hours
PMAP 4941 - Internship 3 Credit Hours *

Total Semester Hours for Minor: 15

*Students who complete the courses marked with an asterisk are eligible to earn the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance national certificate in Nonprofit Leadership. To learn more about the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, please visit our website at nsp.gsu.edu/nonprofit-leadership-alliance/.