Masters in Leadership Studies
Non-Profit Sector Specialization
Who is it for?
The specialization is designed for those who want to prepare themselves for leadership positions within the non-profit sector.
Careers
The Non-Profit specialization can serve people working at all levels in all areas, including:
- Community organizations
- Neighborhood associations
- Child welfare agencies
- Family support centers
- Healthcare organizations
- Municipal offices
Curriculum
To earn a master's degree in leadership studies, you must complete a total of 36 credit hours of course work. You must complete 18 credit hours of core leadership studies courses and 12 credit hours in your specialization. Additionally, you need to earn 6 credit hours in completing a master's thesis (Plan A) or an integrated capstone project (Plan B).
Core Courses| LEDR 210 | History & Theory of Leadership and Ethics | 3 sem. hrs. |
| LEDR 220 | Self-Leadership | 3 sem. hrs. |
| LEDR 230 | Leadership & Relationships | 3 sem. hrs. |
| LEDR 240 | Leadership & Social Groups | 3 sem. hrs. |
| LEDR 250 | Leadership in Organizations | 3 sem. hrs. |
| LEDR 260 | Leaders as Worldly Citizens | 3 sem. hrs. |
| LEDR 270 | Research Methods | 3 sem. hrs. |
| LEDR 280 | Quantitative Methods | 3 sem. hrs. |
| LEDR 290 | Practicum in Leadership | 3 sem. hrs. |
| LEDR 295 | Independent Study in Leadership | 1-3 sem. hrs. |
| LEDR 297 | Capstone Integrative Project | 6 sem. hrs. |
| LEDR 298 | Special Topics in Leadership | 1-3 sem. hrs. |
| LEDR 299 | Master's Thesis | 6 sem. hrs. |
Specialization Courses
| PUBS 220 | Non-Profit Organizations: Trends in the Third Sector - Required | 3 sem. hrs. |
| PUBS 222 | Financial Matters in the Non-Profit Sector - Required | 3 sem. hrs. |
| PUBS 226 | Social Justice & Social Activism - Required | 3 sem. hrs. |
| PUBS 228 | Legal Aspects of the Non-Profit Sector - Required | 3 sem. hrs. |
| BUAD 260 | Ethic Iss Env/HR Mgmt | 3 sem. hrs. |
| BUAD 262 | Organizational Behavior | 3 sem. hrs. |
| CRLS 230 | Victims & Vic Policy | 3 sem. hrs. |
| CRLS 250 | Cl Iss Crim Justice | 3 sem. hrs. |
| CRLS 298 | Special Topics: Juvenile Justice | 3 sem. hrs. |
| HEAL 220 | Health Care Prog Development | 3 sem. hrs. |
| HEAL 222 | Hlth Care Qual Improvement | 3 sem. hrs. |
| HEAL 241 | Health Care Finance | 3 sem. hrs. |
| HEAL 248 | Health Care Policy | 3 sem. hrs. |
| GERT 200 | Gerontology | 3 sem. hrs. |
| GERT 201 | Pol/Admin Study Aging | 3 sem. hrs. |
| PUBS 291 | Practicum in Non-Profit Sector | 1-3 sem. hrs. |
