NPL 225. Introduction to Nonprofit Organizations.
An overview of human services and nonprofit organizations with focus on the development, leadership, and administration of human services, community programs, and nonprofit organizations. Specific topics include needs assessments, program development and planning, case management, organizational structure, and working with diverse populations. Three hours credit. Fall.

NPL 255. Service Learning Practicum.
An exploration and practical application of the human relations skills necessary to strengthen a student’s ability for successful career development. The student will identify and develop strategies for individual career objectives and professional goals. Personal inventories, a professional resume, and 60 hours of service learning within a professional environment will be completed. HRE majors and minors only. Three hours credit. Fall/Spring. Prerequisites: HRE 101 or NPL 225.

NPL 275. Volunteerism and Philanthropy.
An in-depth understanding of volunteerism and philanthropy is explored through the review of current research, principles for practice and theory from the field of management in relation to volunteer administration and philanthropic studies. Specific subtopics include volunteer administrator as leader and manager, recruiting volunteers, designing a volunteer program, training volunteers, understanding philanthropy, philanthropy in society and strengthening philanthropic practice. Three hours credit. Spring. Prerequisite: NPL 225.

NPL 288, 388, 488. Special Topics.
Variable credit. May be repeated.

NPL 325. Fundraising and Program Evaluation.
Fundraising methods, strategies, and techniques are explored. Evaluation concepts, frameworks, and approaches are explained relevant to monitoring the effectiveness of human services, community programs, and nonprofit organizations. Specific topics include fundraising campaigns and events, grant writing, outcome based evaluation, and development of evaluation plans. Three hours credit. Spring. Prerequisite: NPL 225.

NPL 333. Counseling in the Human Services.
Introduction to professional counseling concepts through an examination of the history and theoretical basis of the counseling field. Topics include the ethical, moral and legal issues of professional practice and the skills and techniques required of a counselor through practical application and simulation experiences. Three hours credit. Fall.

NPL 399. Policy, Research and Writing.
Policy development, analysis, and implementation are examined within a variety of organizational contexts. Research methods are introduced to promote understanding and utilization of published research. Student responsibilities will emphasize the development of advanced writing and presentation skills. Three hours credit. Fall. Prerequisites: HRE 101 or NPL 225.

NPL 411-419. Independent Study.
Independent study of special problems of nonprofit organizations. One to three hours credit. Fall/Spring. Restricted to junior and senior nonprofit leadership and management majors only.

NPL 470. Community Development.
In this course students will develop practical skills for planning, evaluating, analyzing and implementing community and agency programs. In addition, special attention will be directed at the impact select social problems, to include inequality, crime, and unemployment, have on community development efforts in urban communities. The role of faith-based organizations in community development will also be explored. Three hours credit. Fall. Prerequisites: Senior status or permission of the instructor.

NPL 471-475. Student Career Intern Program.
Six to fifteen hours credit. (See program description in Course Bulletin.) Prerequisites: NPL 255 and 15 semester hours in NPL.

NPL 477. Project Planning and Development.
Introduces specific techniques and insights required to implement projects; explores problems of selecting, initiating, operating and controlling projects; addresses the demands and skills needed by project managers; and encompasses the challenges associated associated with conducting a project involving diverse people and organizations. Three Hours Credit. Fall. Prerequisite: HRE 255 or NPL 255. For Evening Degree Students Only.

NPL 478. Advanced Practicum for Project Planning and Development.
A faculty supervised project is coordinated and completed in a workplace setting. The project requires implementation and management of the project proposal and action plan developed in HRE 477. Three Hours Credit. Spring. Prerequisite: HRE 477 or NPL 477. For Evening Degree Students Only.

NPL 499. Senior Seminar.
A specialized seminar through which students investigate a nonprofit leadership and management topic related to their professional interests. Research projects will be formally presented to the public through the Human Relations, Sociology, and Nonprofit Senior Symposium. Three hours credit. Spring. Prerequisite: HRE 399 or NPL 399. Restricted to senior human relations and nonprofit leadership and management majors only.