Nonprofit Administration Minor
Nonprofit organizations play a vital role in the well-being and development of our society. To fulfill their missions, these organizations need dedicated, trained professionals with both the desire and skills to make positive differences in their communities.
Courses in the Nonprofit Administration Minor are taught with an emphasis on experiential learning, combining theory and applied skills to prepare students to become the future leaders of the nonprofit sector.
What should I major in to study Nonprofit Administration?
You can pair a Nonprofit Administration Minor with any major!
Curriculum
The Nonprofit Administration Minor is 15 credit hours.
Nonprofit Administration Students must complete these three courses:
- POLS 3330 Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector
- POLS 4330 Nonprofit Administration
- POLS 4340 Nonprofit Management and Leadership
Choose TWO of the following courses:
- ARTH 4010 Histories and Theories of Design for Social Impact
- CCS 3710 Gender, Race and Culture in Community-Based Practice
- COMM 3070 Organizational Communication
- COMM 3030 Persuasion
- JOUR 3410 Introduction to Strategic Public Relations for Non-Majors
- MGMT 3050 Principles of Organization and Management
- MKT 3000 Principles of Marketing for Non-Business Majors
- POLS 4500 Public Administration Leadership and Ethics
- THFM 2750 Arts Management I
- THFM 3750 Arts Management II
Consult the BGSU Course Catalog for current course offerings.
What can I do with a minor in Nonprofit Administration?
The minor will help to prepare students for meaningful and rewarding careers in all nonprofit subsectors such as:
- Social Services
- Youth Services
- Environment and Conservation
- Fine Arts
- Professional Association
- Sports and Recreation
- Education Services
- Cultural and Historical Programs
- Advocacy and Social Justice
- Health Promotion
- International Organizations
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Updated: 06/25/2025 11:51AM