Volunteer and Community Resource Management Certificate

Program Overview

The Volunteer and Community Resource Management Certificate is a 12-credit hour program designed to equip students with skills in volunteer management, leadership, community asset mapping, program planning, and evaluation. Taught by nationally recognized experts, the program prepares students for careers in both the public and private nonprofit sectors and combines theoretical and practical learning experiences.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Volunteer and Community Resource Management Certificate is a 12-credit hour program designed for professionals and students who want to enhance their careers through specialized training in volunteer management, leadership, community asset mapping, program planning, and evaluation. It is offered both on-campus and online and can be completed in 1-2 semesters. The program aims to equip students with the skills necessary to work with volunteers in community, nonprofit, and business settings. It focuses on key aspects of volunteer management, leadership, community asset mapping, program planning, and evaluation, which are transferable to various professions.

Teaching:

The program is taught by 11 nationally recognized experts in their fields. Faculty members have published extensively in scholarly journals and presented research at national conferences.

Careers:

The program prepares students for careers in both the public and private nonprofit sectors. It provides a skillset relevant to working with volunteers in community organizations, nonprofit agencies, and businesses.

Other:

The program highlights the following:

• The department's full-time faculty consists of 11 nationally recognized experts in their fields.
• Courses address topics such as volunteer management and recruitment, fundraising, grant writing, philanthropy, leadership, finance, and community resources.
• Students will learn essentials of directing nonprofit organizations, including leadership, management, marketing, and operations.
• The program combines theoretical and practical learning experiences.