Degree Program
Oklahoma City University offers a 36 credit hour Master of Arts degree that can be completed in either one or two years, depending on each student’s specific needs. All classes are held in the evenings and are offered both in-person and via live-streaming to allow students to participate from any location. Classes are offered in 8-week blocks allowing students to complete as many as four per semester but never juggling more than two classes at any given time. This makes it possible to complete all 12 courses (36 credit hours) in as little as one academic year (fall, spring, and summer).
Each student will select one of the following tracks for the Master of Arts in Nonprofit Leadership program. Explore our suggested schedules and course sequencing using the dropdown sections below.
Social and Voluntary Services Administration Track
The Social and Voluntary Services Administration Track is designed for those interested in working in --and ultimately leading--nonprofit organizations working on causes related to animals, education, the environment, health, human services, international affairs, public society benefit, and religion.
ONE YEAR PLAN OF STUDY
| Social and Voluntary Services Administration Track - 1 Year | Fall 1 | Fall 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | |||||
| Monday Evenings | Sociology of Leadership I | Sociology of Leadership II | Law & Nonprofit Organizations | Nonprofit Program Evaluation | Research Data in Nonprofits | Marketing for Nonprofits | |||||
| Wednesday Evenings | Strategic Planning & Program Development for Nonprofits | Resource Mobilization & Development | Nonprofit Financial Oversight | Advocacy for Social Change | Grant Writing | Professional Project (capstone) |
TWO YEAR PLAN OF STUDY
| Social and Voluntary Services Administration Track - 2 Years | Fall 1 | Fall 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | ||||||
| Year 1 | Monday Evenings | Sociology of Leadership I | Sociology of Leadership II | Law & Nonprofit Organizations | Nonprofit Program Evaluation | Research Data in Nonprofits | Marketing for Nonprofits | |||||
| Year 2 | Wednesday Evenings | Strategic Planning & Program Development for Nonprofits | Resource Mobilization & Development | Nonprofit Financial Oversight | Advocacy for Social Change | Grant Writing | Professional Project (capstone) |
TWO YEAR (NO SUMMER) PLAN OF STUDY
| Social and Voluntary Services Administration Track - 2 Years | Fall 1 | Fall 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | ||||
| Year 1 | Monday Evenings | Sociology of Leadership I | Sociology of Leadership II | Law & Nonprofit Organizations | Nonprofit Program Evaluation | |||
| Wednesday Evenings | Strategic Planning & Program Development for Nonprofits | N/A | Nonprofit Financial Oversight | N/A | ||||
| Year 2 | Monday Evenings | N/A | Research Data in Nonprofits | Grant Writing | Marketing for Nonprofits | |||
| Wednesday Evenings | Advocacy for Social Change | Resource Mobilization & Development | N/A | Professional Project |
Arts Administration Track
The Arts Administration Track is designed to explore nuances specific to arts, culture, and humanities-focused organizations.
ONE YEAR PLAN OF STUDY
| Arts Administration - 1 Year | Fall 1 | Fall 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | ||||||
| Monday Evenings | Sociology of Leadership I | Sociology of Leadership II - Arts Focus | Law & Nonprofit Organizations | Nonprofit Program Evaluation | Research Data in Nonprofits | Marketing for the Arts | ||||||
| Wednesday Evenings | Strategic Planning & Program Development for Nonprofits | Resource Mobilization & Development in the Arts | Nonprofit Financial Oversight | Advocacy for the Arts | Grant Writing | Professional Project (capstone) |
TWO YEAR PLAN OF STUDY
| Arts Administration Track - 2 Years | Fall 1 | Fall 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | |||||||
| Year 1 | Monday Evenings | Sociology of Leadership I | Sociology of Leadership II - Arts Focus | Law & Nonprofit Organizations | Nonprofit Program Evaluation | Research Data in Nonprofits | Marketing for the Arts | ||||||
| Year 2 | Wednesday Evenings | Strategic Planning & Program Development for Nonprofits | Resource Mobilization & Development in the Arts | Nonprofit Financial Oversight | Advocacy for the Arts | Grant Writing | Professional Project (capstone) |
Fundraising Track
The Fundraising Track crosses all disciplines and is designed to support those who wish to pursue a career in nonprofit fundraising.
ONE YEAR PLAN OF STUDY
| Fundraising Track - 1 Year | Fall 1 | Fall 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | |||||
| Monday Evenings | Sociology of Leadership I | Planned Giving | Law & Nonprofit Organizations | Nonprofit Program Evaluation | Fundraising Management & Accountability | Marketing for Nonprofits | |||||
| Wednesday Evenings | Introduction to Fundraising and Donor Behavior | Fundraising in Practice | Nonprofit Financial Oversight | Advocacy for Social Change | Grant Writing | Professional Project (capstone) |
TWO YEAR PLAN OF STUDY
| Fundraising Track - 2 Years | Fall 1 | Fall 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | ||||||
| Year 1 | Monday Evenings | Sociology of Leadership I | Planned Giving | Law & Nonprofit Organizations | Nonprofit Program Evaluation | Fundraising Management & Accountability | Marketing for Nonprofits | |||||
| Year 2 | Wednesday Evenings | Introduction to Fundraising and Donor Behavior | Fundraising in Practice | Nonprofit Financial Oversight | Advocacy for Social Change | Grant Writing | Professional Project (capstone) |
Requirements for Admission
- Transcripts from all previous institutions
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
- One Letter Of Recommendation
- A brief essay, one page in length, on rationale for pursuing this degree
If you would like to review a description for any course listed above, please review the current Graduate Student Catalog by clicking here.
Should you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Randy K. Macon at any time. He truly enjoys visiting with prospective students! 405.208.5375 or rkmacon@okcu.edu.