American Humanics
South Dakota State University
American Humanics Students
Association
(AHSA)
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What is the
nonprofit management |
| The certificate program in nonprofit management at South Dakota State University is affiliated with American Humanics, a national organization dedicated to preparing students for careers in nonprofit service agencies. The American Humanics program at SDSU is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide students from a variety of disciplines including, but certainly not limited to Human Development, Consumer Science, Journalism, Business Administration, Political Science, Computer Science and Marketingfor meaningful careers in the management of nonprofit agencies. Students who enroll in the program work toward certification from American Humanics by meeting a variety of curricular and co-curricular requirements.
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American Humanics Certification Requirements |
| Because AH is an interdisciplinary program it works in conjunction with your current major. Upon completion of the AH program, students receive an American Humanics Certificate in Nonprofit Management in addition to their bachelor’s degree. Curricular RequirementsComplete a minor in Leadership & Management of Nonprofit Organizations. You will need to complete a form that declares your intention to declare the minor. Contact the AH Campus Executive Director during office hours or set up an appointment to complete the necessary form.
Internship Requirements Complete a 320 hour internship at an approved nonprofit organization. A meeting with the AH Campus Executive Director is required to determine if your selected internship can meet the requirements for both AH and your Major. The American Humanics Portfolio provides information on other requirements.
Co-curricular Requirements Complete the American Humanics Portfolio, which attests to your participation and involvement in activities that contribute to meeting the competencies required of American Humanics. Attend and participate in the American Humanics Management Institute (AHMI) conducted each January at a selected location nationwide. Be an active and involved member of the SDSU American Humanics Student Association.
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