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Bachelor Of Science In Non-Profit Leadership And Development

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Overview

8 semesters: 

This comprehensive course outline provides a foundation for a Bachelor of Science in Non-Profit Leadership and Development program, covering essential topics in non-profit leadership, management, marketing, and community development. The capstone project allows students to demonstrate their mastery of the program's learning objectives.

COURSE OUTLINE

Semester 1
  • NPL 101: Introduction to Non-Profit Leadership (3 credits) - Overview of non-profit leadership principles and practices
  • MGT 101: Principles of Management (3 credits) - Study of management principles and practices
  • COM 101: Communication Skills (3 credits) - Development of effective communication skills
  • ACC 101: Financial Accounting (3 credits) - Study of financial accounting principles and practices
  • PHL 101: Philosophy and Logic (3 credit) - Introduction to Philosophy and logic
Semester 2
  • NPL 102: Non-Profit Organizations and Governance (3 credits) - Study of non-profit organizations and governance structures
  • MKT 101: Marketing Principles (3 credits) - Study of marketing principles and practices
  • SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology (3 credits) - Study of human social behavior and relationships
  • NPL 103: Fundraising and Grant Writing (3 credits) - Study of fundraising and grant writing principles and practices
  • COM 102: Public Speaking (3 credits) - Development of public speaking skills
Semester 3
  • NPL 201: Strategic Planning and Management (3 credits) - Study of strategic planning and management in non-profit organizations
  • MGT 201: Organizational Behavior (3 credits) - Study of organizational behavior and dynamics
  • NPL 202: Non-Profit Financial Management (3 credits) - Study of financial management principles and practices in non-profit organizations
  • SOC 201: Community Development (3 credits) - Study of community development principles and practices
  • NPL 203: Volunteer Management (3 credits) - Study of volunteer management principles and practices
Semester 4
  • NPL 204: Leadership and Team Building (3 credits) - Study of leadership and team building principles and practices
  • MKT 202: Marketing for Non-Profits (3 credits) - Study of marketing principles and practices for non-profit organizations
  • NPL 205: Program Evaluation and Assessment (3 credits) - Study of program evaluation and assessment principles and practices
  • SOC 202: Social Policy and Advocacy (3 credits) - Study of social policy and advocacy principles and practices
  • NPL 206: Non-Profit Law and Ethics (3 credits) - Study of non-profit law and ethics principles and practices
Semester 5
  • NPL 301: Advanced Non-Profit Leadership (3 credits) - Advanced study of non-profit leadership principles and practices
  • MGT 301: Strategic Management (3 credits) - Study of strategic management principles and practices
  • NPL 302: Fundraising and Development (3 credits) - Advanced study of fundraising and development principles and practices
  • SOC 301: Community Engagement (3 credits) - Study of community engagement principles and practices
  • RES 301: Research Methods (3 credits) - Introduction to research methods and design
Semester 6
  • NPL 303: Non-Profit Board Governance (3 credits) - Study of non-profit board governance principles and practices
  • MKT 303: Social Media Marketing (3 credits) - Study of social media marketing principles and practices
  • NPL 304: Collaborative Leadership (3 credits) - Study of collaborative leadership principles and practices
  • CAP 301: Capstone Project Proposal (3 credits) - Development of a capstone project proposal
  • NPL 305: Professional Development (3 credits) - Preparation for professional practice in non-profit leadership
Semester 7
  • NPL 401: Advanced Topics in Non-Profit Leadership (3 credits) - Advanced study of topics in non-profit leadership
  • NPL 402: Non-Profit Internship (3 credits) - Supervised internship in non-profit leadership
  • CAP 402: Capstone Project Implementation (3 credits) - Implementation of the capstone project
  • NPL 403: Non-Profit Innovation (3 credits) - Study of innovation principles and practices in non-profit organizations
  • NPL 404: Global Philanthropy (3 credits) - Study of global philanthropy principles and practices
Semester 8
  • NPL 405: Strategic Leadership (3 credits) - Study of strategic leadership principles and practices in non-profit organizations
  • CAP 403: Capstone Project Completion (6 credits) - Completion of the capstone project
  • NPL 406: Non-Profit Sustainability (3 credits) - Study of sustainability principles and practices in non-profit organizations
  • NPL 407: Advanced Fundraising Strategies (3 credits) - Advanced study of fundraising strategies and practices
  • NPL 408: Reflection and Practice (3 credits) - Reflection on non-profit leadership practice 

Program Outcomes:

  • Graduates will be equipped to lead and manage non-profit organizations effectively.
  • Graduates will demonstrate a deep understanding of non-profit leadership, management, and development principles and practices.
  • Graduates will be able to apply non-profit leadership principles in various contexts.
  • Graduates will be prepared for careers in non-profit leadership, management, and development. 

This program prepares students for careers in non-profit leadership, management, and development, and provides a strong foundation for further study and professional development.

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