Nonprofit Leadership
About the Master of Arts - Nonprofit Leadership
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 in the U.S.
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).
There are two M.A. programs from which to choose. One is the Nonprofit Leadership degree program. Our suggested schedule and course sequencing for this degree are below.
The Nonprofit Leadership degree 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 and religion.
One-year plan of study
| Nonprofit Leadership - 1 Year | Fall 1 | Fall 2 | Spring | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday evenings | Sociology of Leadership I | Sociology of Leadership II | Research Data in Nonprofits | Nonprofit Program Evaluation | Grant Writing | Professional Project (capstone) |
| Wednesday evenings | Strategic Planning & Program Development for Nonprofits | Resource Mobilization & Development | Law & Nonprofit Organizations | Advocacy for Social Change | Nonprofit Financial Oversight | Marketing for Nonprofits |
Two-year plan of study
| Nonprofit Leadership - 2 Years | Meeting Day & Time | Fall 1 | Fall 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Monday evenings | Sociology of Leadership I | Sociology of Leadership II | Research Data in Nonprofits | Nonprofit Program Evaluation | Grant Writing | Professional Project (capstone) |
| Year 2 | Wednesday evenings | Strategic Planning & Program Development for Nonprofits | Resource Mobilization & Development | Law & Nonprofit Organizations | Advocacy for Social Change | Nonprofit Financial Oversight | Marketing for Nonprofits |
Two-year (no summer) plan of study
| Nonprofit Leadership - 2 Years | Meeting Day & Time | Fall 1 | Fall 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Monday evenings | Sociology of Leadership I | Sociology of Leadership II | Research Data in Nonprofits | Nonprofit Program Evaluation |
| Year 1 | Wednesday evenings | Strategic Planning & Program Development for Nonprofits | N/A | Law & Nonprofit Organizations | N/A |
| Year 2 | Monday evenings | N/A | Marketing for Nonprofits | N/A | Grant Writing |
| Year 2 | Wednesday evenings | Advocacy for Social Change | Resource Mobilization & Development | Nonprofit Financial Oversight | Professional Project |
Requirements for Admission
- Transcripts from all previous institutions
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above (If you have a GPA that is lower than a 3.0, please still inquire about admission possibilities.)
- One letter of recommendation
- A brief essay, one page in length, on rationale for pursuing this degree
- No entrance exam required!
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. Beth Adele. She enjoys visiting with prospective students!