Master of Science (MS) in Human Services

School of Human Services

Management of Nonprofit Agencies Specialization

As careers evolve, seasoned human services professionals often wish to move from direct service delivery into higher positions where they can guide an organization's strategy or establish new programs to address emerging needs. This Management of Nonprofit Agencies specialization offers practical course work focused on contemporary issues faced by nonprofit agencies, including financial management, nonprofit entrepreneurship, ethnic and cultural awareness, strategic planning, and human resources and volunteer management. People who choose this specialization often wish to advance to nonprofit management positions or are considering starting their own nonprofit organization.

Core Courses

• HS5002 - Survey of Research in Human Development and Behavior
• HS5006 - Survey of Research Methodology
• HS5502 - Nonprofit Entrepreneurship
• HS5334 - Ethnic and Cultural Awareness

Specialization Courses

• HS5102 - Nonprofit Organization and Management
• HS5103 - Strategic Planning for Nonprofit Organizations
• HS5104 - Accounting and Economics for the Nonprofit Manager
• HS5105 - Human Resources and Volunteer Management in Nonprofits
• HS5990 - Integrative Project for Human Services Learners*

Three Elective Courses

• Choose any graduate courses.

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