The minor in Leadership of Community and Nonprofit Organizations (LCNO)is designed to strengthen major areas of study for those students who wish to pursue careers as community leaders in primarily nonprofit organizations.  Courses offer an examination of the planning, implementation and valuation of the partnerships, leadership styles, organizational systems, and other resources needed for effective management of community programs.

In addition to earning a minor, students also have the opportunity to earn a certificate in Volunteer and Community Resource Management and prepare for a certificate in Nonprofit Management offered through American Humanics, Inc. 

Student wishing this minor should consult the LCNO Academic Advisor Trey Anderson in the College of Public Affairs and Community Service for specific program requirements.

Historical/Philosophical Foundations
COMS 3000 Introduction to Public Service
COMS 4100 Social Evolution of Contemporary Volunteerism
COMS 4200 Leadership Theory and Practice for Volunteer      Managers**

Nonprofit Public Relations/Fundraising
COMS 3300 Introduction to Philanthropy and Fundraising
COMS 4300 Proposal Writing and Grant Administration
JOUR 3410  Public Relations for Nonprofits

General Nonprofit Management
COMS 4500 Community Resource Mapping &                           Collaboration**
PADM 3700  Nonprofit Management
COMS 4750 Nonprofit Leadership Capstone

Volunteer Management
COMS 4400 Volunteer Management Concepts & Applications**
COMS 4600 Volunteer Program Planning & Evaluation**
COMS 4610 Topics in Community Service (rotating topics offered only occasionally)

Experiential Learning in a Global Society
COMS 4800 Community Service Internship
SOWK 4890 Topics in Social Welfare

** Students pursuing the 12-semester credit hour certificate in Volunteer and Community Resource Management must take COMS 4400, 4500, and 4600 in addition to COMS 4200.  For the certificate students must maintain a "B" average in the four required courses, and no grade below a "C" in any course can be accepted. 

The American Humanics certificate in nonprofit management is customized through individual consultation with the LCNO Advisor.