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Nonprofit & Public Administration, Minor

Seattle University’s minor in Nonprofit and Public Administration complements many majors and is a great choice for students interested in pursuing careers in the nonprofit and government sector.

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Nonprofit and Public Administration, Minor

Contribute to Society as an Active and Engaged Citizen.

The minor in nonprofit and public administration welcomes students interested in pursuing careers working in the nonprofit sector, local, state or federal government. As a nonprofit and public administration minor, you must complete 18 semester/30 quarter credits with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

The nonprofit and public administration minor is complementary to many majors. If you are interested in pursuing the minor, we encourage you to meet with your adviser to discuss your interests and career goals and to plan your course of study.

Our low student-faculty ratio allows you to work closely with professors who are deeply engaged with the nonprofit community and who bring practical, real-world applications into the classroom. Additionally, the coursework is intentionally and deeply community-engaged, providing direct access to hands-on learning.

Rooted in Jesuit and Catholic values, we help you develop lifelong intellectual, professional and personal skills to create a successful career and meaningful life.

What You'll Learn

The Nonprofit and Public Administration minor curriculum is designed so that our students will achieve the following objectives:

  • A working knowledge of the public, nonprofit and philanthropic sectors
  • Preparedness to more effectively contribute to society as an active and engaged citizen locally and globally

Coursework in the minor encourages you to explore diverse perspectives and apply problem-solving skills to analyze and address real-world social problems. Course topics include:

  • Community Development
  • Policy Analysis
  • Public and Nonprofit Management
  • Advocacy
  • Nonprofit Organizations
  • Public Finance
  • And more

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