American Humanics Certification Program
"Making a Living While Making a Difference"
Through the American Humanics certification program, students gain the skills necessary for a career in the non-profit sector. Students gain certification by:
- Taking classes and/or workshops to complete designated non-profit competencies (see below),
- Completing a 300-hour internship with a national or local non-profit,
- Attend the American Humanics Management Institute, and
- Participating in the program's student association.
American Humanics, Inc.'s Nonprofit Management/Leadership Certificate is based upon the following competencies:
Foundation Competencies
- Career Development and Exploration
- Communications Skills
- Employability Skills
- Personal Attributes
Professional Development Competencies
- Historical and Philosophical Foundations
- Youth and Adult Development
- Board/Committee Development
- Fundraising Principles and Practices
- Nonprofit Management
- Nonprofit Accounting & Financial Management
- Community Outreach/Marketing and Public Relations
- Program Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
- Risk Management and Legal Issues
- Volunteer Management
- Information Management & Technology
- Ethics and Values
- Diversity Awareness
If you are interested in or have questions about these programs, please contact:
Ann Marie Kinnell |
Jack Anthony Covarrubias |
Non-Profit Studies
http://www.usm.edu/nonprofitstudies/