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Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Administration at Pennsylvania State University

Pennsylvania State University, United States

Programme overview

The certificate program in Nonprofit Administration is offered by the Master of Public Administration program at Penn State Harrisburg, which is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration. Purpose/Who Should Apply/What You Will Learn The purpose of the certificate is to provide comprehensive knowledge of the dynamics of conceptualizing, managing, and leading the nonprofit sector.

Faculty: The Graduate School  |  Duration: 12 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: University Park, PA, United States

What you will study

The certificate requires 12 credits. Courses include Nonprofit Organizations: History and Evolution, Nonprofit Organizations: Management and Leadership, Nonprofit Organizations: Resource Development and Management.

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Entry requirements

​ Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 in the last two years of undergraduate work. Applicants must have at least two years of managerial or administrative experience in the nonprofit sector. If a student who is already enrolled in a graduate degree program wishes to enroll in this graduate credit certificate program as well, he/she must do so by completing the online certificate application and paying the nonrefundable application fee. Students who are already enrolled in the Public Administration degree program at Penn State Harrisburg must complete a “Notice of Intent” form as well in order to enroll in the certificate program. These students can choose elective courses for their M.P.A.

Duration: 12 credits

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