NGO Education Survey

Bachelor’s Degree

BUS 201: Principles of Management

CNP Competency Knowledge Exam

Must pass national exam with a score of 76% or better. Students will take the exam as the final for the SLS 203 course.

Leadership Development Experience

Participation in a regional or national nonprofit conference (typically the Alliance Management Institute). Conference attendance should be part of the capstone experience after students have completed the coursework and at least half of the internship requirements.

Nonprofit Experience

Option 1: Documentation of a minimum of 6 weeks of part-time employment at a nonprofit. Option 2: AmeriCorps or other service year experience. Option 3: Internship: An internship of at least 120 clock hours must be completed at a nonprofit organization. The Program Director will recommend and approve internships and may collaborate with academic departments and the Career Center for internships that are simultaneously fulfilling the NLA requirements and Maryville College Works, major requirements, or service scholarship requirements. Internships pursued for credit must follow all procedures and meet all requirements of academic departments. Credentialing requirements may be satisfied by internships with or without academic credit and may be paid or unpaid. Option 4: Micro-Internships/Job Shadowing: Minimum of 120 hours combined. A minimum of 20 hours must be spent in a professional office environment (job shadowing, completing projects, etc.). Minimum of 20 hours spent on project-based activities (micro-internship). It may be paid or unpaid.

SLS 203: Introduction to Nonprofit Management

Volunteer Service Experience

Minimum of 20 hours of volunteer service.