HS 2200
Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations
In this course, I was taught the basics about nonprofit organizations, including tax exempt status, laws, theories, leadership and more. We had the opportunity to take a deep dive into a specific nonprofit organization of our choice. This course helped me develop a strong foundation surrounding nonprofit organizations.
HS 4200
Human Resources in Nonprofits
In this course, learning was focused on human resources at nonprofits. Benefits, pay, laws and more were all part of the curriculum. Learning modules were part of the mock assessment center. This was an amazing way to learn more about the hiring process and what you need to be successful in the process.
HS 4100
Grant Writing and Fundraising
In this course, I was taught the basics about grant writing and fundraising, with an emphasis on the RFP and grant winner selection process. Our class was able to participate in a venture philanthropy project with United Way of Greater Atlanta, which was an amazing hands-on experience that allowed my team and I to learn more about a local nonprofit and prepare a pitch for grant funding.
SOCI 3304
Social Organization
This course focused on the sociology behind organizations, including applicable theories, models and more. This class helped me understand why organizations work the way they do. We were also able to write two academic papers analyzing two different organizations.