Academic Programs
Master of Science in Human Services Administration (MSHSA)
The Master of Science in Human Services Administration (MSHSA) is a professional development degree for middle and upper-level administration in nonprofit organizations. Designed for working students or students looking for alternative course delivery, this program features 100% online courses.
Regardless of undergraduate degree, people desiring to work in the nonprofit sector will learn the administrative skills necessary to work in a variety of settings.
For more information on the graduate degree offering, click here.
Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Program (formerly American Humanics)
The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance is a national alliance of colleges, universities, and nonprofits whose mission is to educate, prepare, and certify professionals to strengthen and lead nonprofit organizations. Participation in the Nonprofit Leadership program builds on and enhances degrees by providing the skills and knowledge to achieve success as an entry level nonprofit professional. Nonprofit Leadership enables college students to learn and apply leadership skills in nonprofit agencies.
To become involved in Nonprofit Leadership, a student may participate in one or all three of the following:
1. Student Organization
2. Certification (Undergraduate, Graduate, AmeriCorps NCCC)
3. Minor in Human Services Administration
Student Organization
A student in any major can join the Nonprofit Administration Student Organization. Meetings are held twice a month on campus and include guest speakers, organizational planning, and outreach. Students participate in a variety of activities including volunteer work, service projects, and on-campus events. Meetings are held every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the Fall and Spring semesters at 11:00 am in Bronson Hall 117. Link to Student Activities
Certification
Undergraduate Requirements
- Completion of nonprofit competency requirements through 7 required courses and selected seminar work meeting the needs of the nonprofit sector.
- 300 or more hours of internships.
- Attendance of at least one annual Alliance Management/Leadership Institute (AMI).
- Completion of a baccalaureate degree.
Graduate Requirements
- Completion of nonprofit competency requirements through the Master of Science in Human Services Administration program.
- Attendance of at least one annual Alliance Management/Leadership Institute (AMI).
- Completion of master's degree.
AmeriCorps NCCC
- Completion of nonprofit competency requirements through AmeriCorps NCCC experience.
- Application and acceptance in the Master of Science in Human Services Administration program.
- SOCL 392 and 492 for undergraduate students.
- HSA 702 and 708 for graduate students.
- Attendance of at least one annual American Humanics Management Institute.
Minor in Human Services Administration
Undergraduate students from any degree program can obtain their Minor in Human Services Administration by completing 21 credit hours of the following courses:
Required Courses:
SOCL 192: Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations (3cr)
SOCL 302: Social Organizations (3cr)
SOCL 392: Practicum in Nonprofit Organizations (3cr) (Cross listed as Political Science)
SOCL 492: Seminar in Nonprofit Organizations (3cr) (Cross listed as Political Science)
SOCL 499: Field Research (3cr)
Elective Courses:
MCOM 446: Seminar in Public Relations for Nonprofit Organizations (3cr)
LEAD 201: Introduction to Leadership (3cr)
MADM 301: Principles of Management (3cr)
MKT 301: Principles of Marketing (3cr)
Service Learning/Internship Opportunities
Service Learning allows students to participate in meaningful, real-life learning experiences that can be applied to classroom lectures while providing the community with needed service. Many LSUS courses require students to participate in some form of service learning. In addition, many LSUS programs, such as the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, and student organizations, such as fraternities, require students to participate in some form of internship or community outreach. The IHSPP supports these requirements by assisting students with placement with nonprofit organizations. A list of nonprofit organizations seeking interns and volunteers can be found in the Service Learning/Internship database.
Minor in Life Course and Aging Studies
The Minor in Life Course and Aging Studies includes 21 hours including 9 hours of core requirements.
