Online Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Administration

Total credit hours per program: 12 credit hours

Cost per credit hour: $378

Total cost with fees: $4,541

Courses	Credit hours
NPA 602 - Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector	3
NPA 634 - Nonprofit Boards and Leadership	3
NPA 661 - Nonprofit Financial Oversight	3
NPA 662 - Fund Development and Grants	3

The admission process is the first step toward earning your degree and preparing for more rewarding opportunities. We’ve streamlined the process so you can get started quickly and easily. Students interested in the Nonprofit Administration online degree program must meet the following requirements for admission.

Program Requirements:

• Submit graduate application and $20 application fee
• GPA: A minimum 2.5 grade point average on the undergraduate degree (on a 4.0 scale) or a 2.75 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in the last 60 hours attempted in the degree program. Additionally, a 3.0 GPA is required on any graduate work previously attempted with no more than 6 credit hours with a grade of "C" and no grades of "F".
• Academic Standing: Graduate students must be in satisfactory standing at the last institution that they attended.
• Entrance Exam: No GRE is required.
• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended and any other required official documents

Once your materials have been received, you will receive notification from Graduate Studies and your materials will be forwarded to the graduate director of the Graduate Certificate program.

Official transcripts, official test scores, and other materials that come from third-party sources should be mailed to:

LSUS
Admissions and Records Office
One University Place
Shreveport, LA 71115

Transcripts may also be submitted via secure means—e.g., eSCRIP-SAFE—to admissions@lsus.edu.

To be considered for admission to any of our graduate programs, students must first meet the LSUS Graduate School admission requirements.

Graduate School Admission:

Unconditional Admission: For unconditional admission to graduate study, students must be in satisfactory standing at the last institution attended and meet all admission requirements of a degree program and one of the following:

• Earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited university, OR
• Earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited university, with minimum 2.5 overall GPA or minimum 2.75 GPA in the last 60 semester hours of courses.
• A minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) is required on any graduate work attempted with no grades of D or F.

International Admission:

International applicants must meet regular admission requirements for their selected program. In addition, you may be required to submit additional information. Learn more about international admission requirements.

• Development Director
• Administrative Coordinator
• Program Manager
• Executive Director
• Volunteer Manager
• Operations Manager
• Head of Fundraising

Students enrolled in the online Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Administration will learn essential skills and knowledge necessary to become leaders in the nonprofit sector.

Students in this program will learn to do the following:

• Examine the nonprofit, philanthropic sector, and civil society’s influence on social institutions
• Analyze effective nonprofit administration practices such as nonprofit boards and leadership, nonprofit finance, fund development and grants, and nonprofit law
• Enhance the administration capabilities of nonprofit organizations

Why choose LSU Shreveport’ online Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Administration?

LSU Shreveport's online Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Administration is ideal for nonprofit professionals interested in advancing their skills and knowledge in the field. The program is entirely online and allows students to complete coursework from anywhere. This format is especially beneficial for working professionals or those with other commitments. This nonprofit administration certificate will prepare graduates for leadership roles in the nonprofit sector and may provide them with a competitive edge in the job market. Additionally, the program is affordable and offers competitive tuition rates to all students.