Home Page
Home Page

University of Montana Catalog 2024-2025

Nonprofit Administration Certificate

The Certificate in Nonprofit Administration will prepare students with fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for social impact careers in the nonprofit sector. The 12-credit undergraduate certificate will teach leadership, theory, and unique skill sets in public service and nonprofit administration including fundraising, strategic planning, community organizing, program evaluation, financial management, grant writing, leadership, public policy, theory of social change, etc.  Students may enter the certificate program at any point during their undergraduate studies.

General Certificate Requirements

Additional requirements for graduation can be found on the Degree/Certificate Requirements for Graduation page

Unless otherwise noted in individual program requirements, a minimum grade point average of 2.00 in all work attempted at the University of Montana-Missoula is required for graduation. Please see the Academic Policies and Procedures page for information on how your GPA is calculated.

Courses taken to satisfy the requirements of a major, minor, or certificate program must be completed with a grade of C- or better unless a higher grade is noted in the program requirements.

POST-SECONDARY CERTIFICATE - NONPROFIT ADMINISTRATION

Course Requirements

Complete all of the following courses:
NPAD 166YIntroduction to Public Service3
NPAD 367Leadership and Nonprofits3
NPAD 466Practical Applications in Nonprofit Administration3
NPAD 467Advanced Nonprofit Admin3
Total Hours12
 

Launch UM virtual tour.