Nonprofit Studies Certificate

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his 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 and complete an application verifying 300 hours of volunteer or paid experience working in the nonprofit studies field. 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.