An area of concentration in Nonprofit Administration will prepare you for careers in nonprofit organizations, such as direct service organizations, public interest groups, community organizations, professional associations, and foundations.
You will learn skills in the key components of nonprofit organizations: management, finances, information, service delivery, fundraising, marketing, and program evaluation.
| Concentration Requirements (Blocks 1 & 2)* | 30 hours |
|---|---|
| PA 2170 Introduction to Public Administration | 3 hours |
| PA 3500 Non Profit Organizations & Management | 3 hours |
| PA 3600 Personnel and Volunteer Management in Nonprofits | 3 hours |
| PA 3700 Financial Management for Nonprofits | 3 hours |
| PA 4100 Marketing in Public and Nonprofit Organizations | 3 hours |
| PA 4500 Nonprofit Fundraising | 3 hours |
| Select four courses from the following list: | 12 hours |
| PA 2000 Leadership and Administration | |
| PA 3000 Applied Statistics and Data Processing in Public Sector | |
| PA 3200 Program Planning and Evaluation | |
| PA 4210 Introduction to Health Care Systems | |
| PA 4300 Seminar in Public Policy | |
| PA 4530 Strategic Planning | |
| PA 4950 Internship | |
| UBNS 1010 Introduction to Urban Studies | |
| PA 4200 Community Organizing and Social Change | |
| PA 4440 Organizational Development and Change | |
* Must include at least 12 hours of upper level credit completed at UNO
A minimum of 120 hours are required for the Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies degree.
Additional Information:
- Please plan to take PA 2170, 3000 and 3500 as early as possible in your studies since these courses are prerequisites for many of the other PA courses.
- Fall only classes: PA 3200, 3700, 4100; spring only classes: PA 3600, 4500
Career Options
Students with an area of concentration in Nonprofit Administration may find careers in:
- Community Organizations
- Foundations
- Program Evaluation
- Service Delivery
- Marketing
- Finances
- Management
- Fundraising
- Professional Associations
- Public Interest Groups