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National Certification American Humanics, Inc. offers a national certification in nonprofit leadership. Through Western Kentucky University's affiliation with American Humanics, Inc., students in the AH Minor are eligible to pursue this certification. Requirements to Receive American Humanics Certification include: - Complete nonprofit competency requirements serving as a framework for university curriculum and selected seminar work meeting the needs of the nonprofit sector. Most competency requirements are met in the minor coursework. Competency areas of study include: Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector, Ethics, Youth Development/Mentoring, Volunteer Management/Board Development, Fundraising and Resource Development, Finance, Management, and Marketing, and Technology.
- 300 hours internship(s)
- Meaningful engagement in leadership and community service activities with the WKU American Humanics Student Association
- Complete a baccalaureate degree from an affiliate college or university
- Attend at least one annual American Humanics Management Institute (Rec 494-Winter Term)
Minor The minor in American Humanics (reference number 309) prepares students for successful careers in nonprofit organizations. The first step is to login to TopNet and submit a 'Change of Minor' request followed by arranging a meeting with Dr. Poff.
Students can take courses from several departments and programs of study, and gain competencies and experiences required for the American Humanics national certification. This minor requires a minimum of 22 hours.
Note: All internships for the AH minor must be pre-approved by Dr. Poff in order for them to apply toward the national certification. Required courses (22 hours) - Rec 220 Intro to Nonprofit Human Service Organizations (3 hrs) [Fall, Winter-online]
- Rec 494 American Humanics Management Institute (1 hr) [Winter-Conference + online work]
- Nonprofit internship through major department or REC 496 AH Internship [Fall, Spring, Summer]
- Choose at least one 3 hr course from the 4 categories below (3 hours x 4 classes = 12 hrs)
- At least 50% of hours must be at the 300 or 400 level.
As part of the 22 hours, students will choose one course from each of the four categories below in consultation with Dr. Poff: Nonprofit management
Choose one of the following: - Mgt 333 Management of Nonprofit Organizations
- Mgt 210 Organization and Management
- Mgt 311 Human Resources Management
- Rec 406 Recreation Administration [Fall, Spring]
Accounting/Financial Mgt/Fundraising
Choose one of the following: - Acct 200 Introductory Accounting-Financial
- Acct 420 Government & Not-for-profit Accounting
- Fin 261 Personal Finance
- Fin 330 Principles of Financial Management
- Rec 402 Fiscal Practices in Recreation [Fall, Spring-online]
Communication Skills
Choose one of the following: - Comm 148 Interpersonal Communication
- Comm 263 Fundamentals of Communication and Culture*
- Comm 345 Advanced Public Speaking
- Comm 349 Group Decision Making
- Comm 461 Organizational Communication
- Lead 200 Intro to Leadership Studies*
- Swrk 379 Intro to Social Work Communication Skills
- Rec 302 Recreation Leadership [Fall, Spring]
- Psy 442 Beginning Skills in Psychological Interviewing
Youth & Human development
Choose one of the following: - Psy 199 Intro to Developmental Psychology*
- Psy 321 Child Psychology
- Psy 422 Adolescent Psychology
- Swrk 330 Human Behavior in Social Environment I
- Socl 410 Socialization: Changes Through Life
* Meets general education requirements
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