University of Houston – Victoria : American Humanics Undergraduate Certificate Program : Room 253, University West : 3007 N. Ben Wilson
Victoria, Texas 77901 : Phone:  361.570.4296 : Fax:  361.570.4207
Email: clodfelters@uhv.edu 

Center for Nonprofit Leadership

American Humanics Undergraduate Certificate Program (Effective Fall 2003)

UHV’s Center for Nonprofit Leadership provides students with an opportunity to receive the National American Humanics (AH) Certification through academic coursework and co-curricular activities. The AH certification is the premier leadership asset desired by nonprofit employers and community service boards. The AH certification assures future employees that UHV students have met competency levels that meet national nonprofit leadership standards. AH is a national organization that is affiliated with more than 85 universities and 17 national nonprofit partners.  American Humanics mission is to prepare and certify future nonprofit professionals to work with America’s youth and families.

The UHV Center for Nonprofit Leadership embraces an interdisciplinary approach designed to provide a broad-based perspective to nonprofit leadership and community service.  The UHV American Humanics  program offers specialized academic courses and workshops on topics related to the nonprofit sector such as fund-raising, volunteerism, human development, and fiscal management. The certification process also requires practical, hands-on experience with internships and co-curricular activities.

All UHV students who are interested in a career in the nonprofit sector or who want to make a difference through community service are eligible to join. Interested students should consult with the program’s director for application and advising procedures. Students who begin the AH certification process early in their studies will complete their bachelor’s degree and receive certification with minimum extra credit. Postbaccalaureate and master’s students are also invited to work towards nonprofit leadership certification while completing their degrees. The program is designed in a flexible manner that allows students from all degreed programs to pursue AH certification as a complement to their major coursework.

The AH certification requires both obtaining a bachelor’s degree in any UHV degree-program and completion of the following requirements.

Academic Requirements

Nonprofit Specific (13 hours required)

1.  IDS 4312 Contemporary Issues in the Nonprofit Sector (3 hours)

2.  IDS 4340 Nonprofit Management (3 hours)

3.  IDS 4122 American Humanics Management Institute (1 hour)

4.  IDS 4305 Internship (2 semester enrollments—6 hours)

Internship Requirements

Each student seeking certification will participate in two, 150 contact hours   each, internships for a total of six course credit hours.  Internships will be with a UHV approved nonprofit agency under the direction of the Center for Nonprofit Leadership.

Co-Curricular Requirements

1.  Active participation in the American Humanics Student Association.

a.  Community service and volunteer hours.

b.  Student and community leadership teams.

c.  Monthly meetings.

2.  Participation in 4 or more non-credit professional workshops, seminars, or trainings.     

3.  Attendance at 1 Spring Recognition Dinner and 1 Fall Retreat

4.  Attendance in 3 to 4 field trips to nonprofit agencies.

5.  Attendance at the American Humanics Management Institute (AHMI) (at least once)

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