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Doctor of Philosophy in Human Services

School of Public Service Leadership

Management of Nonprofit Agencies specialization

Increased demand for services, heightened government oversight, and competition for scarce resources have made nonprofit management skills more critical than ever. This Management of Nonprofit Agencies PhD specialization allows you to explore your own nonprofit research interests while deepening your knowledge of contemporary business and social issues faced by nonprofit leaders. The specialization includes nonprofit-focused course work in workplace diversity, board management, advocacy, fundraising, ethics, program management, and resource management. People who choose this specialization often wish to pursue higher education faculty or leadership positions in nonprofit organizations or are considering starting their own nonprofit organization.

Residential colloquia

As a PhD learner, you will attend three five-day residential colloquia at specific stages in your program. Learn about the residential colloquia experience.

Total Program: 120 quarter credits
Up to 48 quarter credits may be transferred into this program
Next Start Date: August 3, 2009
Quarter - Comps/Diss: $4,485
Quarter - Comps/Diss: $3,945

78% of our learners receive aid.

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Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • HS8002 - Advanced Research in Adult Human Development and Behavior
  • HS8300 - Diversity in the Workplace
  • HS8106 - Epistemology of Practice Knowledge
  • HS8100 - Fundamentals of Social Science Research*
  • HS8111 - Quantitative Research Methods in the Human Services*
  • HS8112 - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods*
  • HS8113 - Advanced Study in Research Methods*

Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • HS7501 - Fundraising Strategies for Nonprofit Organizations
  • HS7502 - Grant Proposal Development and Administration
  • HS8107 - Marketing and Public Relations for Nonprofits
  • HS8108 - Financial Analysis and Reporting for Nonprofit Executives
  • HS8109 - Nonprofit Public Policy and Advocacy
  • HS8508 - Ethics for Nonprofit Executives
  • HS8509 - Law and Nonprofit Organizations
  • HS8511 - Resource Management in Nonprofit Organizations
  • HS8512 - Organizational Assessment and Program Evaluation in Nonprofit Organizations
  • HS8513 - Role and Function of Boards and CEOs
  • HS8514 - Management of Human Services Agencies
  • HS9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination*
  • HS9920 - Dissertation Courseroom* - non-credit
  • HS9921 - Dissertation Research 1* - 5 quarter credits
  • HS9922 - Dissertation Research 2* - 5 quarter credits
  • HS9923 - Dissertation Research 3* - 5 quarter credits
  • HS9924 - Dissertation Research 4* - 5 quarter credits

Six Elective Courses

  • Choose any graduate courses.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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