Non-Profit Studies Minor

Dr. Terry Fernsler, Minor Adviser
Phone: (540) 568-5618
Email: fernslts@jmu.edu
Website: http://www.jmu.edu/socwork/nonprofit.html

The nonprofit studies minor prepares students from a variety of disciplines to understand the unique role of nonprofit organizations in American society. Emphasis is placed on history, theory, legal issues and management topics. The minor includes a capstone seminar and a field experience in a nonprofit agency with the focus to be determined in conjunction with the adviser.

Required Courses

NPS 300. Introduction to Nonprofits 3.00 ¹
NPS 320. Nonprofit Management 3.00 ¹
NPS 400. Internship/Practicum in Nonprofit Studies 4.00 - 6.00 ¹
NPS 450. Nonprofit Studies Capstone Seminar 3.00 ¹
Major elective (discipline specific) 3.00 ²
Elective 3.00 ²

Footnotes

¹ Course has one or more prerequisites.
² A course to be determined in consultation with the nonprofit studies adviser.

Non-Profit Studies Minor

Required Courses

Footnotes

Total: 19-21 Credit Hours