Nonprofit Organizations and Social Entrepreneurship

The Nonprofit Organizations and Social Entrepreneurship Certificate of Proficiency enables students to successfully develop skills that will allow them to work in various types of organizations and programs that are focused on improving the common good and advocating for the improvement of individuals, groups, and society. This certificate is intentionally flexible to allow students to focus their course work on how nonprofit organizations and social entrepreneurship apply to their major or future career. It also serves as a general way for students to learn about the field of nonprofit and corporate social change efforts.

Bachelor Degree Minimum Requirements

Admission to USU is test optional for Spring 2022, Summer 2022, and Fall 2022. ACT/SAT test scores will still be considered if submitted.

• 2.8-4.0 GPA - Admitted in Good Standing
  • Students with less than a 2.8 high school GPA may still be admitted in good standing based upon the combination of their GPA and ACT/SAT score. See if you qualify.
• 2.79 GPA & below - Considered for Earned Admission path.

Associate Degree Minimum Requirements

Most USU Eastern and USU Blanding Associates Degrees and Certificates are open enrollment and do not require a minimum high school GPA or ACT/SAT score.

Recommended High School Prep Work

• 4 years of English
• 4 years of Math (One class beyond math 3)
• 3.5 years of Social Science
• 3 years of Lab-Based Science (one each: biology, chemistry, and physics)
• 2 years of a world language (same language, taken progressively during grades 9-12)

With a certificate of proficiency in nonprofit organizations and social entrepreneurship, students may pursue the following careers:

• Nonprofit Program Management
• Fundraising
• Grant Writing
• Volunteer Coordinator
• Corporate Giving
• Community Outreach