Nonprofit Studies Certificate

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The 24 semester-hour Nonprofit Studies certificate program is designed for working professionals and non-degree-seeking students who may or may not have a baccalaureate or master’s degree or agency training in the administration and management of nonprofit and public organizations. Non-degree students may register for each course sequentially, or select only those classes that meet their professional goals (non-certificate).

Required Courses:

HSP 2010 - Principles of Nonprofit Organization Administration Credits: 3
HSP 3210 - Organizational Stability for Nonprofits Credits: 3
HSP 3510 - Development and Administration of Volunteer Programs Credits: 3
HSP 3610 - Financial Accountability and Organizational Control in Nonprofit Organizations Credits: 3
HSP 3810 - Fundraising Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations Credits: 3
HSP 4030 - Grant Proposal Research and Writing for Nonprofit Organizations Credits: 3
HSP 4310 - Human Resource Development in Nonprofit Organizations Credits: 3

Choose one of the following:

HSP 3000 - Community Change in Human Services Credits: 3
HSP 4710 - Critical Issues for Nonprofits Credits: 3
HSP 4800 - Designing the 21st Century Nonprofit Organization Credits: 3

Total:

Total hours for certificate: 24

Notes:

In order to qualify for the Nonprofit Studies Certificate, an applicant must be accepted as an MSU Denver student. Each student must also complete a minimum of 150 hours of volunteer experience in a nonprofit agency while enrolled in the certificate program that applies the skills learned in the classroom. If the student can demonstrate that s/he has at least 500 hours work experience in a nonprofit organization, paid or unpaid, this requirement may be waived. Students must complete each course in the certificate program with a grade of “C” or better. The courses cannot be taken pass/fail.

For more information, contact the Department of Human Services at 303-556-2951.