Karen Clarke, Coordinator
541-552-8018
ClarkeKa@sou.edu
The Certificate in Nonprofit Management is open to undergraduates, graduates, and post-baccalaureate students. The certificate program equips students with the management skills necessary to obtain entry-level management positions within nonprofit organizations. The certificate is awarded to students who have previously earned a bachelor’s degree or upon completion of a bachelor’s degree. The certificate program is cross-disciplinary, taking advantage of the education students have received through a variety of majors, including the arts, business, English, environmental studies, psychology, political science, sociology, music, and theatre, to name a few. Graduates of the certificate program gain the knowledge and experience required to become proficient in nonprofit management. Management disciplines emphasized include the following: financial management, organizational and board leadership, marketing, fundraising, public relations, human resource management, and program planning.
The program requires the completion of 24 credits, consisting of five required core courses, an internship and 4 credits in approved elective courses. As an interdisciplinary program, the certificate may utilize coursework that students complete as part of University Studies or coursework required by their major or degree program. All courses taken for the certificate must be completed with a grade of C or better and a minimum 2.5 GPA. The Certificate in Nonprofit Management program is open to all majors.
