Plan of Study – MS Non-Profit Leadership

Note: A Semester Hour (s.h.) is a unit of academic credit representing an hour of class (such as lecture class) or three hours of laboratory work each week for an academic semester. Most courses are two, three or four semester hours.

Non-Profit Leadership: MS

Program Requirements (Minimum of 30 semester hours required.)

Humane Studies Core (Minimum of 9 semester hours required.)

HUM 5300 Humane Studies (3 s.h.)

An exploration of the interface between social justice, animal welfare and environmental protection through the lenses of the major theorists in humane studies. Current issues are analyzed and possible solutions are sought within the leadership framework reflecting the Franciscan tradition.

HUS 5010 Applied Research Methods (3 s.h.)

An examination of various research methods in social sciences in the light of course work and professional experiences. Students design community organization-based action research projects.

HUS 5020 Humane Leadership (3 s.h.)

Analysis of the premises of humane leadership and its relation to servant leadership and other existing leadership models. An emphasis is given to humane leadership practical implications in professional settings.

NonProfit Leadership Cert (Minimum of 9 semester hours required. Required Non-Profit Leadership Certificate.)

Second Graduate Cert (Minimum of 9 semester hours required. Choose from: Animal Cruelty Investigation, Human Services, Human-Animal Bond, or Sustainability.)

Capstone Experience (Minimum of 3 semester hours required. Choose from: HUS 6930 or HUS 6940.)

HUS 6930 Internship in Humane Leadership (3 s.h.)

An instructor-supervised internship in a professional setting compatible with humane studies and tailored to the student’s interests. The focus is on applying the principles of humane studies in practice and developing professional skills relevant to the setting. Prerequisites: completion of Humane Studies core.

HUS 6940 Projects in Humane Leadership (3 s.h.)

Application of Humane Leadership instructional and communicative strategies to various professional settings. The interface among the characteristics of humane leadership, critical approaches in humane studies, and Franciscan values is emphasized. Students develop projects of practical value to the field and evaluate their effectiveness.