Currently, more than 200 graduate students are enrolled in the MPA degree program, and 20 graduate students enrolled in the Nonprofit Certificate. Within the MPA, the numbers of students enrolled in the nonprofit concentration has been growing steadily over the past three years. Admission Requirements Admission requirements for the MPA program and the graduate certificate in Nonprofit Management are the same. If the applicant's cumulative GPA is 3.3 or higher, or if the applicant holds a previous master's degree, the applicant may request a waiver of the exam requirement. The MPA is a 36-credit hour degree program.
Students choose the four nonprofit electives that are best suited to their career goals.
The Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management is awarded after completion of five graduate courses. Three courses are required and two courses are electives. Two elective courses can be chosen from any of the electives listed above.