Nonprofit Leadership Studies

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Program Requirements

UA Little Rock is affiliated with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, the organization which awards a certificate and CNP (Certified Nonprofit Professional) credential when a student graduates and completes the Nonprofit Leadership Studies program. To complete the program, students must enroll with the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, pay a one-time $25.00 enrollment fee, and at graduation pay a $35 credentialing fee. Students who have difficulty paying these fees should consult the Campus Director.Nonprofit Leadership Studies is a competency-based 20-hour minor, certificate, and credential program designed to prepare and certify students to work for nonprofit organizations. To complete the minor, earn the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance certificate, and CNP (Certified Nonprofit Professional) credential, students must demonstrate that they have acquired the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance competencies. The Nonprofit Leadership Studies Campus Director is responsible for certifying that a student has acquired the required competencies. Students acquire these competencies through courses, 300 hours of internship, two semesters of leadership and service activities, and participation in the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Management Institute. Requirements are as follows:

Two or more electives

Students may also seek Nonprofit Leadership Studies certification and credential without seeking the minor by completing the same set of requirements.

Two or more electives for a total of at least 5 hours selected from the following: