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Nonprofit Administration and Public Administration Minors

Format: Face To Face Credits: 21

The public and nonprofit administration programs focus on the management processes of public and nonprofit organizations that serve and improve our communities.

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Available as a minor.

Program Overview

Students of the public and nonprofit administration program learn how to serve the public interest ethically, effectively, and efficiently. Two minors to choose from:

  • Nonprofit administration
  • Public administration

Why Study Public and Nonprofit Administration at Grand Valley?

  • The Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, focused on financial, technical, and administrative support on teaching, research, and service.
  • The Community Research Institute, which provides quality research and critical data for community improvement.
  • GVSU library's endowed Johnson Collection for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, one of the country's best collections on the nonprofit sector.

Location & Format

Undergraduate students in these minors study on the Grand Valley Allendale Campus.

Format:
  • Face To Face

Coursework

The minor in nonprofit administration is 21 credits. Required:

  • PA 270 - Public and Nonprofit Administration
  • PA 335 - Grant Writing
  • PA 360 - Voluntarism and the Nonprofit Sector
  • PA 420 - Organization Theory and Dynamics
  • PA 490 - Public Administration Internship

Two additional courses from a select list complete the minor, see gvsu.edu/catalog for details.

The minor in public administration is 21 credits. Required:

  • PA 270 - Public and Nonprofit Administration
  • PA 360 - Voluntarism and the Nonprofit Sector
  • PA 375 - Public Budgeting and Finance Administration
  • PA 376 - Public Personnel Policy and Administration
  • PA 420 - Organization Theory and Dynamics
  • PA 495 - Community Analysis (Capstone)
  • PA 307 - Local Politics and Administration OR PLS 203 - State Politics
Visit the online catalog for courses and program details.

Career Options

Due to its many community connections, Grand Valley can help students gain employment in public service careers in areas like:

  • Local, state, and federal government agencies
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Private sector firms

Admission Requirements

Visit the Admissions website for undergraduate requirements.

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For More Information

School of Community Leadership and Development

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288C DeVos Center
(616) 331-6575

Admissions and Recruitment Office

gvsu.edu/admissions