University of Wisconsin - Madison
Course Information:
CSCS 125 Community and Social Change
Undergraduate
3 Credits |
This course examines contemporary issues with an emphasis on the role that individuals and communities play in achieving positive social change. Through active learning, students will develop the mindsets and communication skills necessary to work in diverse community contexts. Specific themes may shift based on current events, but often include education reform, racial justice, health equity, alternative economies, food systems, and sustainability. |
CSCS 300
Nonprofit Sector: Overview and Foundations
Undergraduate
3 Credits |
Provide learners with the concepts and tools to analyze the broad environment in which nonprofits operate and assess the impact of this environment at the community and individual organizational level. |
CSCS 345 Evaluation and Planning for Community and Nonprofit Organizations
Undergraduate
3 Credits |
An applied introduction to planning and evaluation for nonprofit and community-based organizations. Students will develop skills that can be utilized in both existing and prospective organization-level strategic planning, individual program-level planning, as well as multi-organization planning contexts. Students will also learn how to think of evaluation as a practice, a way of thinking, and as a process integral to and interdependent with strategic and program planning. |
CSCS 501 Special Topics Course: Design/Write Grant Proposals
Undergraduate/Graduate
1-3 Credits |
Specialized subject matter of current interest to undergraduate and graduate students. Requisite varies by topic. |
CSCS 570 Community-Based Research and Evaluation
Undergraduate
3 Credits |
Theoretical, critical, and analytical understanding and application of the conscious and systematic use of data, inquiry and analysis for community, organization and program diagnosis, intervention and evaluation in various community-based and nonprofit organizations. |
CSCS 600 Community Issues and Action Capstone
Undergraduate
3 Credits |
Designed to demonstrate your accumulated training in community and non-profit leadership in a semester long project done in collaboration with a community partner. The course asks how we can better conceptualize social justice and community issues from a human ecology perspective, while also learning from our own practice and experience working with nonprofit and community based organizations. This course provides students with both a critical learning experience that combines both classroom and community based learning. The course requires 28 hours of fieldwork in community settings, in addition to class sessions. It is expected that students will complete the ethnic studies requirement prior to enrolling in this course. |
CSCS 430 Fundraising and Development for Nonprofit Organizations
Undergraduate
3 Credits |
Explores the philosophy of fundraising and development, its bearing on the nonprofit sector, as well as the practical strategies employed by nonprofits in their fundraising efforts to secure time, talent and treasure for sustaining their work. Nonprofit sector organizations (NPO) seek to thrive in their efforts to have a positive impact in bringing social change - to individuals, families, and communities and, indeed, the world. To sustain these noble efforts, these dynamic organizations must attract and garner the time, talent and treasure necessary to develop and grow. Fundraising programs are a significant part of a NPO's work in bringing resources to support their fund development/institutional advancement. Development is a mindset - a way to frame the NPO's thinking and behaviors in providing a comprehensive approach to broad mission support. |
CSCS 460
Civil Society and Community Leadership
Undergraduate
3 Credits |
Provides opportunities for learning about some of the "nuts and bolts" of nonprofit organizations. Through studying high- impact organizations, interacting with local experts, and through an independent investigation of the work of a local nonprofit organization, students have opportunities for developing uniquely tailored understandings and skills for nonprofit leadership. |
CSCS 254 Community Nonprofit Leadership Symposium
Doctorate
1 Credit |
Provides detailed examination of careers in Human Ecology and the fields of community and nonprofit leadership. High-level leaders from leading community organizations, nonprofits, community health institutions, family support agencies, NGO’s, and public-sector entities will present as guest speakers and panel members. |
HDFS 253 Human Development & Family Studies Leadership Symposium
Doctorate
1 Credit |
Discover careers in the fields of human development and family studies. High-level leaders from leading community organizations, nonprofits, community health institutions, family support agencies, and public-sector entities join the class as guest speakers and panel members. |
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The School of Human Ecology
Community & Nonprofit Leadership
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Degree and Certificate InformationDegrees
Degree/
Level | Title/
English Correspondence | Subject | Credit Hours | Working
Language | History |
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Civil Society and Community Research (PhD)
Doctorate |
Doctorate of Civil Society and Community Research |
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Human Ecology, MS
Graduate |
Master of Science |
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36 Hours |
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Community & Nonprofit Leadership, BS
Undergraduate |
Bachelor of Science |
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36 Hours |
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Certificates
| Community & Nonprofit Leadership Capstone Certificate |
| Community-Engaged Scholarship Graduate/Professional Certificate |
Information on Training and Other Services
Additional InformationIn smaller, inclusive, project-based courses, Community and Nonprofit Leadership (CNPL) students collaborate with each other and community partners. Through service-learning, applied research, and internship experiences, students impact the community even before they graduate. CNPL graduates are prepared for a range of careers that support human, family, and civil society issues such as: food and environmental justice, homelessness and rights to housing, health equity, gender equality, racial justice, community and leadership development, community organizing, advocacy, and more.
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