Nonprofit and NGO Studies Minor

Are you passionate about advocacy, social justice, or global change?
Want to work in nonprofits, NGOs, or social enterprises?

Lead. Advocate. Make an Impact.

Learn how nonprofits and NGOs work.
Build skills in leadership, fundraising & outreach.
Explore issues like justice, sustainability & equity.

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The Nonprofit and NGO Studies Minor is designed for students who want to create positive change—whether in their local communities or around the globe.

This interdisciplinary program gives you the tools to understand how nonprofit organizations and NGOs work, why they matter, and how they respond to today’s biggest social, environmental, and economic challenges. You’ll explore topics like leadership, ethical decision-making, social justice, and community engagement while building practical skills in areas like public relations, grant writing, and project management.

Whether you’re thinking about a career in advocacy, social services, environmental justice, education, or international development, this minor helps you connect what you are learning in the classroom to real-world impact.

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The Nonprofit Studies Minor provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the nonprofit sector and its role in society. This minor is designed for students interested in the management and operations of nonprofit organizations as well as their contributions to addressing social, economic, and environmental challenges. The program emphasizes critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and practical skills, preparing students for impactful careers in nonprofit organizations at local, national, and global levels. This minor is ideal for students who plan to work in advocacy, social services, international NGOs, nonprofit organizations focused on arts, environment, or community health, or charitable and faith-based organizations. It also provides strong preparation for those interested in pursuing advanced degrees in public administration, social work, nonprofit management, or related fields. The Nonprofit Studies Minor is open to all undergraduates. Students will engage in a curriculum that combines theoretical foundations with experiential learning, such as internships and service-learning projects that connect theory with practice in nonprofit settings and prepare for diverse career opportunities.