Program Details
In this specialization, you will study the nature of leadership in human service organizations, including the management of nonprofits. Coursework explores topics related to the organization and operation of nonprofits, including legal and ethical issues, board management, marketing, budgeting, and resource development. Your dissertation will explore an issue in nonprofit administration. Through this program, you will develop skills that will help you establish, lead, or join the staff of a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization, or agency in the U.S. or abroad. Choose this track if you hold a bachelor’s degree (in any field of study) from an accredited university or a master’s degree from an accredited university in a non-related field of study (any discipline other than human services, counseling, social work, or psychology). This track provides you with the option of earning your MS in Human Services as you progress toward your PhD.
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
Mostly OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Walden University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Bachelor DegreeRecommended GPA
3.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV
Additional Info
- This program requires at least two on-campus residencies.
Restricted States
New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut