Nonprofit Leadership (Graduate Certificate)

The Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership is designed for nonprofit leaders and managers and those seeking to transition to nonprofit to earn a credential related to their work. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the skills and knowledge needed to solve problems and to specialize in an area of interest in nonprofit program development, grant writing, or volunteer recruitment and retention.

Certificate Requirements

Graduate credit is only granted for courses completed with a grade of B-­ or higher
Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0

Accelerated Graduate Certificate Overview

Accelerated graduate programs offer qualified University of New Hampshire undergraduate students the opportunity to begin graduate coursework in select graduate programs while completing a bachelor’s degree. Accelerated graduate certificate programs are designed to provide students with an efficient and cost-effective pathway to earn both a bachelor's and graduate certificate, enhancing career opportunities and long-term earning potential.

Accelerated Graduate Certificate Highlights

• Begin studying advanced topics while an undergraduate student with the opportunity to complete a graduate certificate or master’s degree early.
• Graduate certificate program students: Earn up to 8* graduate (800-level) course credits while completing a bachelor’s degree. This coursework will count as dual-credit toward both the bachelor’s degree and the graduate certificate.
• Students complete the bachelor’s degree, and then officially matriculate into the graduate certificate program to complete the remaining required graduate-level coursework.

*Some exceptions apply. 

Accelerated Program Admission Requirements

• A minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA is required.*
• A minimum of 90 undergraduate credits must be completed prior to enrolling in graduate (800-level) courses.
• Streamlined Graduate School Application (two letters of recommendation; most standardized tests and application fee are waived).*

*Some exceptions apply.

Accelerated Program Requirements

• Students must attend a mandatory orientation session.
• Students must submit a special registration form each semester for dual-credit courses and note any DegreeWorks exceptions.
• Students may defer graduate matriculation for up to one year after earning their bachelor’s degree in most programs.
• See the Accelerated Master’s Catalog Policy and Accelerated Master’s Website for additional information and a list of programs. Note that some programs have additional requirements (e.g. higher-grade expectations) compared to the general policy.

Nonprofit Leadership (Graduate Certificate) Accelerated Option

This graduate program is approved to be taken on an accelerated basis in articulation with the following undergraduate program(s):

Program Learning Outcomes

• Develop as successful professionals for highly competitive positions in nonprofit organizations;
• Assess and enrich their capacity to function as a leader in today’s business environment;
• Demonstrate an understanding of nonprofit organizations, their structure, their legal and social responsibilities.