American Humanics at DePaul University Public Services Graduate Program 25 E Jackson Suite 1250 Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 362-5574

The American Humanics certificate program at DePaul entails taking six courses across the university. The certificate program is a nationally recognized program sponsored by over forty universities and twenty nonprofit organizations.  It is professional recognition that the holder is prepared for a career in nonprofit management. 

The basic requirements for the certificate include (a) six four-credit hour courses that focus on the foundation and professional competencies of a nonprofit manager, (b) a 300 hour internship (some are paid) with one or more organizations to develop and practice your nonprofit management skills, and (c) participation with the national American Humanics organization through local chapter activities and national conferences.  The certificate is only awarded by the American Humanics national office upon graduation with a bachelor's degree. 

The courses:  American Humanics recognizes that nonprofit management is more than a set of job skills.  As a result, a series of personal development foundations underlie the certificate.  These are akin to the liberal studies requirements for undergraduate students at DePaul University.  In addition, one course (MPS 200) covers the professional management basic skills that American Humanics emphasizes for success in the nonprofit world.  The course is offered at DePaul during the Winter Quarter 2002 on the Lincoln Park campus, from 10:00 to 11:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

 MPS 200 - American Humanics: Managing Nonprofit Organizations (4 credit hours)

The course covers the management techniques, effective decision-making, team building, budgeting, managing people, improving program delivery, and how to work with a board.  It includes administering volunteer service programs and fundraising. This serves as the basic course in the American Humanics certificate program.

 MPS 395 - Internship for American Humanics Certificate (4 credit hours)

The learning objective of this course is for the student to gain first-hand practical knowledge of operational aspects of a nonprofit organization.  The student chooses a nonprofit organization to intern approved by the Acting Director of the American Humanics Program.  Satisfactory completion of this course provides credit for 100 hours of internship and provides structure for the remaining 200 hours for the total 300 hour internship component required by the American Humanics certification.

For information, contact either the Program's Acting Director or the Staff Assistant: 

Dean F. Eitel, Ph.D., Acting Director                      Sarah Sheehan, Staff Assistant

312-362-5574 deitel@depaul.edu                               773 687-1766 suchalife80@aol.com