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.
