BACHELOR of SCIENCE: NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP and MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM DETAILS

University General Studies Requirement:

A total of 32 hours is required that include first year composition, literacy and critical inquiry, natural sciences, mathematical studies, humanities/fine arts, and social/behavioral sciences. Students must also meet University Awareness Areas of global awareness, historical awareness, and cultural diversity.

College of Public Programs Requirements:

The College requires a communication course, computer course and writing competency course to fulfill the COPP requirements. These can be met by major required courses and general education courses.

Nonprofit Leadership and Management Major Requirements:

The School of Community Resources and Development requires a total of 64 hours. The Core Courses include the following (9 hours):

NLM 210 Community Services and Professions
NLM 301 Sustainable Communities
NLM 302 Inclusive Community Development

The NLM Foundation Courses include the following (15 hours):

NLM 160 Voluntary Action and Community Leadership
NLM 220 Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations
NLM 300 Fund Raising and Resource Development
NLM 303 Program Planning
NLM 310 Volunteer Management

The NLM Professional Courses include the following (22 hours):

NLM 402 Assessment and Evaluation
NLM 403 Pre-Internship Workshop
NLM 410 Social Entrepreneurship
NLM 430 Managing Nonprofit Organizations
NLM 463 Senior Internship

The NLM Related Area Courses include the following (18 hours):

COM 225 Public Speaking
SOC 341 Modern Social Problems

12 additional courses from NLM, PRM, TDM, ACC, COM, MGT, MKT and PGS

Additional School Requirements of two hundred hours of career field experience before enrollment in NLM 463 Senior Internship. A student must attain a grade of “C” or higher in all courses within the major, including the related area.

Contacts: For general information about the Bachelor of Science degree in Nonprofit Leadership and Management, contact the Lodestar Center at (602)496-0500. You may also wish to contact the undergraduate advisor for the School of Community Resources and Development, Catherine Borem at (602) 496-0167 or e-mail at Catherine.Borem@asu.edu.