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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is there someone I can talk to about the graduate classes?
The Lodestar Center, at 602.496.0500 or at nonprofit@asu.edu, can answer many of your questions about the program. You may also wish to talk to the program's graduate coordinator, Dr. Carlton Yoshioka, about your particular interests. Dr. Yoshioka may be reached by phone at (602) 496-0153 or e-mailed at Carlton.Yoshioka@asu.edu.

 

How do I apply for the Certificate?
Go to the "How to Apply" page for more instructions.

How do I register for a class if I am not a student at ASU?
If you are not currently enrolled or completing a Master's Degree at Arizona State University - Go to the "How to Apply" page for more instructions.

What does it mean to apply as a non-degree student?
Nondegree students can take up to 15 credits per semester, but only 9 credits can be transferred into a degree program.

How much does it cost?
During the 2008-2009 academic year, a 3 credit graduate class will cost Arizona residents around $1,455 and non-residents $2,418, plus fees.

 

When are classes offered?
Nonprofit and Leadership & Management (NLM) classes are offered every fall, spring, & selected sources during summer. See the schedule of classes for details. Most classes are offered during the evening on either the Tempe or Downtown Campus.

What are people saying about the program?
“The program is intensive enough that it penetrates the surface to help you understand and develop your true vision for the nonprofit. It takes good people and helps them become true leaders. To this day, having the graduate certificate in nonprofit management leadership on my resume has definitely given me credibility.” - Kirk Utzinger, CEO, Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Oregon (Bend, Oregon) and graduate of the nonprofit graduate certificate program

 

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