Nonprofit Studies Certificate

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This certificate of completion is intended to provide additional knowledge and skills in the area of Non-Profit Studies. This 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). All courses within this certificate can be applied toward the completion of the Human Services major.

Required Courses:

HSP 2010 - Introduction to High-Impact Nonprofit Organizations Credits: 3
HSP 3210 - Organizing and Advocacy for Social Change Credits: 3
HSP 3510 - The People of Nonprofits: Staff, Board, Volunteers, Clients and You 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 - Grantwriting for Social Change 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 and Counseling at 303-615-0700.

Program Revised July 30, 2018