Nonprofit Management Concentration
Nonprofit Administration Certification Program
Students interested in a rewarding career in the nonprofit sector should consider the Nonprofit Administration Certificate Program. Urban Affairs offers the certificate through American Humanics (AH), a national alliance of colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations. The purpose of the program is to prepare undergraduate students for management positions in the nonprofit sector. The AH Nonprofit Administration Certificate Program is open to students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in any major. To be accepted into the program, a student must have at least a 2.5 GPA, formally apply to the program, and successfully complete an interview with the AH Program Director. Wright State now offers the AH Nonprofit Administration Certificate Program at the graduate level.
Students seeking the AH certificate must take up to 24 credit hours of approved course work, complete a 3000-hour internship, participate in co-curricular activities, and attend the American Humanics National Management Institute Conference. Co-curricular activities include participation in the Wright State University’s American Humanics Student Association and at least one annual retreat. For more information, please contac the Department of Urban Affairs Studies and Geography, 225 Millett Hall, (937) 775-4451.
Public and Social Service Transportation Certificate Program
The Certificate in Public and Social Service Transportation emerges from a demand for individuals who have knowledge and skills specific to transportation administration. The certificate program will appeal to individuals currently working or plan to work in public/non-profit and social transportation services. Students will gain an understanding of transit administration, decision-making, intersectorial and interorganizational collaboration, organizational development, resource allocation, and accountability within the context of developing and operating transportation systems.
The certificate in Public and Social Service Transportation is open to all majors. To be accepted into the certificate program students must be of junior standing or higher and have earned at least a 2.5 GPA and completed Area I and III of the General Education Requirements.
Students are required to complete 24 hours of coursework: 16 hours of required courses and 8 hours of elective selected with the approval of the certificate program director. A transit internship is required but may be waived on a case-by-case basis by the program director and replaced by an approved course from the electives. Students are encouraged, but not required, to take GEO 4550, Geography of Transportation. Students seeking the Certificate in Public and Social Service Transportation should contact the Chair of the Department of Urban Affairs and Geography, 225 Millet Hall, (937) 775-4451.
Comparative Development Certificate Program
Global change introduces new challenges for development professionals. The Comparative Development Certificate Program adopts an international and interdisciplinary approach to understanding governance, policy making, economic development, and transsectorial relationships. Courses focus on core competencies in management and administrative principles, techniques for communicating vision and mission, and public sector strategies for organizing and implementing continuous improvement to enhance the competitiveness of metropolitan regions.
This certificate program will be attractive to individuals planning careers in the public sector, in private and nonprofit development agencies, and in private sector positions involving relations with metropolitan governments. Students must meet the following qualifications to be admitted in the certificate program:
- Reached junior standing
- Completed Areas II, III, and IV of the General Education requirements
- Declared a major or a concentration in public administration, political science, business, or communication
- Achieved a foreign language proficiency of at least 2020 level
- Earned a 3.0 grade point average or better
Students complete 23 hours of approved coursework. Required courses count for eleven hours and elective courses twelve hours. Course equivalencies may be considered for students studying abroad or for special international programs. Students seeking the Comparative Development Certificate should contact the chair of the Department of Urban Affairs and Geography, 225 Millet, (937) 775-4451.
Urban Planning Concentration
Urban Planning Concentration - 39 Credit Hours
Urban planning prepares students for involvement in functions and processes such as infrastructure design, zoning, land use, code enforcement, pollution abatement, health, recreation, welfare, and social wellness. Municipalities, counties, public authorities, nonprofit organizations, and engineering and architectural firms employ planners. Prior to enrollment, students should discuss with their advisors which courses best fit their needs.
Required concentration courses include URS 3170, URS 3180; GEO 3650, GEO 4470, GEO 4480, and 8 credit hours in department-approved courses.
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