NGO Education Survey
Auburn University
Contact Information:
Dr. Carol Warfield
Head, Department of Consumer and Design Sciences
Auburn University
182 S College St
Auburn
Alabama 36849
United States
Northern America
Americas
https://www.auburn.edu/
Louisa Wood
CHS Student Services Coordinator
Auburn University
Auburn
Alabama
United States
Northern America
Americas
louisa.wood@auburn.edu
College: Human Sciences
Department: Consumer & Design Sciences
Courses:
CADS 1700 Giving & Sharing
Credit Bearing: YesLevel: Undergraduate
Discipline: Consumer & Design Sciences
Students explore philanthropy, personal giving, nonprofit engagement.
CADS 2000 Global Consumer Culture
Credit Bearing: YesLevel: Undergraduate
Discipline: Consumer & Design Sciences
Looks at consumerism and its social impact; part of the minor/support courses.
CADS 2700 Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations
Credit Bearing: YesLevel: Undergraduate
Discipline: Consumer & Design Sciences
Introductory nonprofit sector course.
CADS 3700 / 3707 Gender, Wealth & Philanthropy
Credit Bearing: YesLevel: Undergraduate
Discipline: Consumer & Design Sciences
Explores philanthropy through gender and wealth dynamics.
CADS 3780 Grantmaking for Philanthropists
Credit Bearing: YesLevel: Undergraduate
Discipline: Consumer & Design Sciences
Focused on philanthropy, grantmaking strategies, philanthropic decision-making.
CADS 4700 Portfolio Development for PNPS
Credit Bearing: YesLevel: Undergraduate
Discipline: Consumer & Design Sciences
Capstone/portfolio development for nonprofit knowledge & professional identity.
CADS 4910 Practicum in Philanthropy & Nonprofit Organizations
Credit Bearing: YesLevel: Undergraduate
Discipline: Consumer & Design Sciences
Field experience/internship in nonprofit settings.
POLI 5350 Nonprofit Law & Governance
Credit Bearing: YesLevel: Undergraduate
Discipline: Consumer & Design Sciences
Legal principles behind nonprofit operations, board governance, and accountability.
POLI 5370 Nonprofit Management
Credit Bearing: YesLevel: Undergraduate
Discipline: Consumer & Design Sciences
Theory and practice of nonprofit governance and management (undergrad / grad overlap).
POLI 5370 Nonprofit Management
Credit Bearing: YesLevel: Undergraduate
Discipline: Consumer & Design Sciences
Theory and practice of nonprofit governance and management (undergrad/grad overlap).
Program Information:
No programs listed.
Degree and Certificate Information
Degrees
College or Department: Human Sciences. Department of Consumer & Design Sciences
Department Information: The Department of Consumer & Design Sciences at Auburn University is part of the College of Human Sciences and focuses on preparing students for careers in areas such as consumer behavior, family and community services, and nonprofit leadership. It houses programs like Philanthropy & Nonprofit Studies, offering both undergraduate degrees and minors that combine practical experience with academic training in nonprofit and community engagement.
Level: Undergraduate
Working Language: English
URL: https://humsci.auburn.edu/cads/philanthropy.php?utm_source