Human services administration encompasses the helping field that examines different social systems. Many who work in this industry will be involved on some level with the nonprofit sector. This microcredential will connect both the overview of human services administration with the details of leading and governing nonprofit organizations.
Coursework
Required Courses:
- HMSV 800: Principles of Human Service Management
- LD 827: Leading and Governing Nonprofit Organizations
Skills
The learner of the Human Services Administration And The Non-Profit Microcredential will learn to:
- Explore the principles of human service management.
- Utilize ethical skills.
- Use theories and strategies within a nonprofit organization.
- Understand funding sources and asset management.
How It Works
The Human Services Microcredential is a short-term credit-bearing program offered by the UNH College of Professional Studies. To receive this Microcredential, learners must successfully complete the two required courses within a period of 2 years or less.
Upon completion of the required coursework, learners will receive the Microcredential issued by Credly that is shareable via social media, digital resumes, online portfolios, and email signatures.
What To Expect
HMSV 800: Principles of Human Service Management and LD 827: Leading and Governing Nonprofit Organizations are online graduate-level courses at the University of New Hampshire's College of Professional Studies (CPS). Both courses are offered online in an 8-week format. Check UNH's Course Search for when these courses will be offered as they are offered on a rotating basis.
Learners in the courses will be a mix of matriculated UNH degree students and nonmatriculated continuing education students. All learners are expected to participate and engage as defined by the expectations of the individual course instructor, syllabus, and curriculum to successfully complete each individual course.
How to Enroll
There is no formal application process to pursue a UNH Microcredential, learners simply enroll directly in the required courses during the set enrollment windows. (View the UNH Course Registration Calendar.)
Current matriculated UNH degree students must enroll through their standard registration procedure with the consultation of their academic advisor through Webcat and the Office of the Registrar.
Nonmatriculated, nondegree, visiting, and continuing education learners can enroll for courses online by contacting the UNH Registrar's Office at registrars.office@unh.edu.
Start Your Learning Pathway Today
Start working towards your Graduate Certificate or Masters degree.
Once you earn this microcredential, you can apply all credits earned towards the completion of the Graduate Certificate in Human Services Administration, the Master of Science in Human Services Administration, or the Master of Science in Leadership.
If you decide to continue your education in one of these areas, you will need to formally apply and meet that program's admissions criteria.
For More Information Contact
Jo Oliver-Yeager
jo.oliver-yeager@unh.edu
Graduate and Undergraduate Program Director for Human Services
College of Professional Studies
University of New Hampshire
