Philanthropic Leadership and Service Minor

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Minor Requirements (Minimum 16-21 Cr.)

Required Courses: 6 Cr.

GS 220 - Contemporary Issues Philanthropy & Serv Credits: 3
ENGL 296 - Traditions of Giving and Serving in, American Life Credits: 3

Elective Courses: 12 Cr.

Twelve credits from the following options:

CVA 265 - Public Relations Principles Credits: 3
CVA 345 - Leadership Communication Credits: 3
CVA 362 - Communication Cases and Campaigns Credits: 3
CVA 401 - Social Media Credits: 3
ENGL 210 - Intro/Bus & Prof Writing-WIC Credits: 3 *
SPAN 308 - Spanish for Service Professionals Credits: 3 *
HCL 301 - Healthcare Strategic Planning Credits: 3
HCL 302 - Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues Credits: 3
IPE 213 - Social Determinants of Health Credits: 3
IPE 253 - Intro to Interprof Comm for Health Pros Credits: 3
IPE 318 - Global Health Issue Credits: 3
MGT 304 - Management & Organizational Behavior Credits: 3 *
MGT 315 - Leadership and Interpersonal Skills Credits: 3 *
PHIL 125 - The Good Life Credits: 3
POLS 261 - State and Local Politics in the United, States Credits: 3
POLS 360 - Public Administration Credits: 3
SOC 275 - Inequality in America Credits: 3
SOCW 210 - Social Welfare Policy: History & Program Credits: 3
THEO 332 - Christian Theology and the Moral Life Credits: 3

Note:

No more than two courses (six credits) may be taken from any one department.

* Denotes course requires a prerequisite

Focus Area

Within this set of courses, students may choose to develop a focus area that addresses their specific interest in the non-profit sector, although such focus areas are not required to complete the minor. Some sample focus areas and possible courses are listed below, but keep in mind that no more than two courses may be taken from any one department:

Communications

For students interested in marketing and public relations

CVA 265 - Public Relations Principles Credits: 3
CVA 345 - Leadership Communication Credits: 3
CVA 362 - Communication Cases and Campaigns Credits: 3
CVA 401 - Social Media Credits: 3
ENGL 210 - Intro/Bus & Prof Writing-WIC Credits: 3

Health and Social Work

For students interested in service and philanthropy related to the health or social work professions

SPAN 308 - Spanish for Service Professionals Credits: 3
HCL 301 - Healthcare Strategic Planning Credits: 3
HCL 302 - Healthcare Ethics and Legal Issues Credits: 3
IPE 213 - Social Determinants of Health Credits: 3
IPE 253 - Intro to Interprof Comm for Health Pros Credits: 3
IPE 318 - Global Health Issue Credits: 3
POLS 361 - Public Policy Credits: 3
SOC 275 - Inequality in America Credits: 3
SOCW 210 - Social Welfare Policy: History & Program Credits: 3

Humanities

For students interested in graduate work in philanthropic studies

ENGL 210 - Intro/Bus & Prof Writing-WIC Credits: 3
PHIL 125 - The Good Life Credits: 3
THEO 332 - Christian Theology and the Moral Life Credits: 3

Non-Profit Management

For students interested in pursuing service in an executive capacity

ENGL 210 - Intro/Bus & Prof Writing-WIC Credits: 3
MGT 304 - Management & Organizational Behavior Credits: 3
MGT 315 - Leadership and Interpersonal Skills Credits: 3
POLS 360 - Public Administration Credits: 3