Nonprofit Administration - WKU Undergraduate Programs

The minor in Nonprofit Administration (reference number 422) prepares students for careers in, and service to, the nonprofit sector. Students take courses from several departments and programs of study to gain needed nonprofit competencies and experiences.

This minor consists of 21-24 hours including the following required courses:

• REC 220 Understanding the Nonprofit Sector
• MGT 333 Mgt of Nonprofit Organizations -or- PS 340 Public Administration
• REC 402 Fiscal Practices -or- SPM 402 Fiscal Practices -or- ACCT 220 Principles of Financial Accounting 
• REC 460 Grant Writing for Nonprofit Organizations
• REC 496 (150-300 hours of internship experience for 3-6 credit hours) Nonprofit Internship

Electives:  Students will select two or more courses (totaling up to 6 credit hours) from the approved list (see program information sheet) or other courses approved by the program coordinator.

No more than 15 hours from any prefix may be used to fulfill the minor requirements. 

Download the Program Information Sheet

Nonprofit Internship Manual (.pdf)

For more information about the minor, please contact Dr. Ron Ramsing

In addition to the major core courses in the Recreation, Park, and Nonprofit Administration major, students in the Nonprofit Administration concentration also complete 12 hours from the following list or other courses approved by their Recreation, Park, and Nonprofit Administration advisor. Please visit Recreation, Park, & Nonprofit Administration for more details.

Complete the following courses:

• REC 220 Understanding The Nonprofit Sector (3)
• REC 460 Grant Writing For Nonprofit Organizations (3)
• MKT 220 Basic Marketing Concepts (3)

Complete 3 hours from the following courses:

• MGT 333 Management of Nonprofit Organizations (3)
• PS 340 Elements Of Public Administration (3)

For more information about the major concentration, please contact Dr. Raymond Poff