Nonprofit Management

Degrees and Certificates

Courses

NP 101: Introduction to Human Services

Class Program
Credits 3 3

This course will introduce students to the human services field including the role of the sector in our society and potential careers in the human service agency management. Course will include a practicum opportunity to meet the service learning component.  

Semester Offered
Spring odd years

NP 102: Introduction to Recreation

Class Program
Credits 3 3

This course will introduce students to the recreation field including the role of the sector in our society and potential careers in recreation management. Course will include a practicum opportunity to meet the service learning component.

Semester Offered
Spring even years

NP 140: Humanics

Class Program
Credits 1
Fees
$25 course fee.
The Humanics class involves the study and experience of the co-curricular program at MVC. The class works as a non-profit organization to identify community based needs and responses as an organization. Students are expected to attend regular meetings and work on projects the student association agrees to conduct. May not be taken concurrently with NP440.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

NP 149: Special Topics

Class Program
Credits 1
Study of unique situations, conditions and circumstances that occur in agency work. American Humanics Co-curricular involvement.
Semester Offered
Arranged

NP 221: Leadership and Group Dynamics

Class Program
Credits 3
We will examine the ways in which the principles of group dynamics can be used to understand leadership. We will look at the interaction among group structure, leadership and decision making as they relate to performance. Class discussions will emphasize critical thinking and personal involvement in the group process.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring
Online - Intersession or Summer

NP 240: Humanics

Class Program
Credits 1
Fees
$25 course fee.
The Humanics class involves the study and experience of the co-curricular program at MVC. The class works as a non-profit organization to identify community based needs and responses as an organization. Students are expected to attend regular meetings and work on projects the student association agrees to conduct. May not be taken concurrently with NP440.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

NP 249: Special Topics

Class Program
Credits 1
Study of unique situations, conditions and circumstances that occur in agency work. American Humanics Co-curricular involvement.
Semester Offered
Arranged

NP 308: Volunteer Movement

Class Program
Credits 3

This course is intended to prepare students to assume roles as volunteer program leaders and managers, and to improve their skills in working with volunteer organizations and agencies. The fundamental design of the course is based on learning through critical thought in and about leadership and management roles with volunteers.

Prerequisites

NP100 & NP101 OR NP102

Semester Offered
Fall odd

NP 309: Community and Commercial Recreation

Class Program
Credits 3
Policies essential to efficient and effective program operation, administrative operations, public relations, and recreation will be studied. This course will compare and contrast the non-profit and commercial settings for recreation including: membership organizations, private clubs, college unions, and recreation and park opportunities, and endeavors in a profit making structure. The course is expected to cover program content, leadership, facilities, organizational structure, and how to operate and compete in community and commercial recreation.

Prerequisites

NP 102, NP 221.

Semester Offered
Fall even

NP 320: AHMI - American Humanics Management Institute

Class Program
Credits 1
Fees
Course fee varies by location to cover registration and transportation costs.
This course is a national course offering for junior/senior students in the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (formerly known as American Humanics) program across the nation. Topics are presented by nonprofit agency and corporate leadership with student interaction. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 2 hours.

Prerequisites

Permission instructor.

Semester Offered
Spring

NP 321: MPRA Conference

Class Program
Credits 1
Fees
Registration and transportation fees are required.
State sponsored annual conference for recreation practitioners in Missouri. This four day conference addresses issues pertaining to the profession in general with some specific programmatic material. Students will be able to interact with some of the most successful professionals in their field. New and contemporary issues are discussed.

Prerequisites

permission of instructor.

Semester Offered
Spring odd

NP 340: Humanics

Class Program
Credits 1
Fees
$25 course fee.
The Humanics class involves the study and experience of the co-curricular program at MVC. The class works as a non-profit organization to identify community based needs and responses as an organization. Students are expected to attend regular meetings and work on projects the student association agrees to conduct. May not be taken concurrently with NP440.
Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

NP 349: Special Topics

Class Program
Credits 1
Study of unique situations, conditions and circumstances that occur in agency work. American Humanics Co-curricular involvement.
Semester Offered
Arranged

NP 376: Independent Study

Class Program
Credits 1 3
Reading or research at a greater depth than in a normal class.

Prerequisites

Permission of the instructor, division dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs.

NP 401: Internship

Class Program
Credits 6 12
The student spends 300 to 600 hours learning management practice in a nonprofit agency/recreational agency under the direction of a professional.

Prerequisites

Senior completed all major requirements. Permission of instructor, division dean, and Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Semester Offered
Spring

NP 420: AHMI - American Humanics Management Institute

Class Program
Credits 1
Fees
Course fee varies by location to cover registration and transportation costs.
This course is a national course offering for junior/senior students in the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance (formerly known as American Humanics) program across the nation. Topics are presented by nonprofit agency and corporate leadership with student interaction. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 2 hours.

Prerequisites

Permission instructor.

Semester Offered
Spring

NP 421: MPRA Conference

Class Program
Credits 1
Fees
Registration and transportation fees are required.
State sponsored annual conference for recreation practitioners in Missouri. This four day conference addresses issues pertaining to the profession in general with some specific programmatic material. Students will be able to interact with some of the most successful professionals in their field. New and contemporary issues are discussed.

Prerequisites

permission of instructor.

Semester Offered
Spring odd

NP 440: Humanics Executive Board

Class Program
Credits 2
Fees
$25 course fee
The Humanics class involves the study and experience of the American Humanics Student Association co-curricular community service programs at MVC. The student organization works as a non-profit organization to identify community based need and responses as an organization. Students are expected to attend regular meetings and work on class/student association projects. Students must serve on the Student Association Executive Board. Students may repeat this class for credit one time.

Prerequisites

3 semesters of Humanics credit. May not be taken concurrently with NP140-340.

Semester Offered
Fall
Spring

NP 449: Special Topics

Class Program
Credits 1
Study of unique situations, conditions and circumstances that occur in agency work. American Humanics Co-curricular involvement.
Semester Offered
Arranged

NP 464: Program Development

Class Program
Credits 3
This course is designed to facilitate understanding and application of the recreation program process for leisure delivery systems including an introduction to activity plans, program design, delivery and evaluation.

Prerequisites

AC 100, AC210, BA 232, EN 327 OR BA 412, NP 105, NP 309, 325, NP420, NP 432, RA/PE239

Semester Offered
Senior
Fall

NP 476: Independent Study

Class Program
Credits 1 3
Reading or research at a greater depth than in a normal class.

Prerequisites

Permission of the instructor, division dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs.

NP 485: Senior Seminar

Class Program
Credits 3
For graduating seniors to reflect on their accomplishments and to plan ahead in a supportive group setting.

Prerequisites

NP 105, NP 221, NP 308, NP 325, AC 100, AC 210, NP 432, EN 327 or BA 412.

Semester Offered
Senior
Fall