Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Community Development

Z 2019-2020 Graduate Revise Program Request

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  • Program Name*
    Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Community Development
    Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Community Development
  • Program ID*
    1816
    1816
  • Program Code
  • Program Type*
  • Degree Type*
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  • Program Description*
    Purpose Students may earn the Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Community Development (GCNMCD) after completing 15 graduate semester credit hours. The GCNMCD is designed to train future leaders in non-profit organizations and community development. The certificate program helps students pursue the goal of career advancement in nonprofit organizations. A bachelor's degree is prerequisite. The program provides opportunities to learn: The theoretical principles and practical applications of management for charities and nonprofit organizations Leadership for nonprofit organizations, focusing on community development Unique management tools for nonprofit organizations such as fundraising, marketing, accounting strategies, and strategic planning Capacity building, sustainable strategy, and collaborative network. Nonprofit entrepreneurship to deal with community developmental issues Learning Outcomes Certificate students will demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of: Theoretical principles and management applications in nonprofit organizations Leadership and problem-solving techniques and skills in nonprofit management Roles of nonprofit organizations in delivering public values in local communities Admission The GCNMCD is open to all prospective students who have a bachelor's degree with a GPA of 2.5 or above. Any bachelor's degree meets the requirements for admission. Prospective students must complete the Graduate School online application form and submit it along with official college transcripts prior to being accepted into the GCNMCD. All prospective students also should submit two letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose that includes reasons for seeking a certificate in Nonprofit Management and Community Development.
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    • Program Name
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  • Modified Program Learning Outcomes
  • Modification Comments*
    The Modifications: 1. The Research Methods section is removed and the courses (SOCI 6613, SOCI 6660, SOCI 6013, POLS 6202, SOCI 6015, and SOCI 6003) in the section are moved to the elective course section. 2. In the elective course section, POLS 6203 Public Personnel Administration is outdated and wrong. The current course titles are - POLS 6203: Public Organizational Theory - POLS 6206: Public Human Resource Management 3. In the elective course section, POLS 6211 Disaster Management is newly included since more nonprofit organizations are involved in supporting disaster and emergency issues.
  • Rationale*
    The Background: The current program sheet of the certificate has outdated course information and needs to include newly developed courses and relevant courses. In addition, students in the programs often report that technical discussions such as statistics and research methods are useful but too advanced for utilizing in their daily problem solving activities. In fact, the “research method course” requirement has prevented potential applicants from applying for the certificate. Thus, the courses under research methods section need to be moved to the elective course sections. This modification will improve admission opportunity for local nonprofit leaders and provide better learning opportunity for the current and future students who are working for daily problem-solving activities in nonprofit organizations. The Rationale: 1. Updating the new course development and correcting the errors 2. Improving the learning opportunity for the students 3. Improving the application rate for the certificate 4. Balancing with other similar certificate requirements

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