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Associate of Arts in Community and Nonprofit Leadership

From Passion to Profession: Making a Difference Through Nonprofit Leadership
Discover your path to a fulfilling career in the nonprofit sector with the Associate of Arts in Community & Nonprofit Leadership. What sets this program apart is its unique blend of hands-on experience, expert faculty mentorship, and a tight-knit community of changemakers. You'll gain real-world skills through internships and service-learning projects with Wilmington's vibrant nonprofit organizations while building a strong leadership, advocacy, and community-building foundation.
With a seamless pathway to the Biden School's flagship bachelor's degree, you'll be well-prepared to launch a meaningful career in nonprofit management, community organizing, philanthropy, and public service. For Delaware residents, the SEED scholarship program makes this degree a uniquely accessible opportunity. Join us and discover the power of turning your passion for social good into a purposeful profession.
AREAS OF STUDY
- Nonprofit Administration
- Community Engagement
- Advocacy
- Civil Discourse
- Leadership
- Communication
CAREER OPTIONS
- Program Coordinator
- Grants Administrator
- Development Associate
- Policy Advocate
- Community Organizer
- Campaign Coordinator
- Event Planner
What’s special about this program?
- Feel empowered to become an agent of positive change through a curriculum that emphasizes experiential learning and civic engagement
- Apply your knowledge in real-world settings, including service-learning projects, volunteer work, and internships with an extensive network of nonprofit partners
- With a focus on ethical leadership, inclusive engagement, and constructive dialogue, you'll develop the mindset and abilities to build bridges and lead collaboratively in an increasingly diverse world
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Sample curriculum
FALL
ARSC116 (eq.UNIV101) |
First Year Seminar |
ENGL110 |
First Year Writing |
MATH113 (or MATH114) |
Contemporary Mathematics (or College Mathematics and Statistics) |
LEAD100 (or UAPP110) |
Leadership, Integrity and Change (or How to Change the World) |
LEAD150 |
Advocacy and Social Change |
SAMP123 |
University Multicultural/Breadth/Elective |
CREDITS: 16
SPRING
LEAD230 |
Philanthropy and Fundraising |
PSYC100 (or SOCI201) |
General Psychology (or Introduction to Sociology) |
UAPP220 |
Citizens, Civility and Change |
SAMP123 |
University Multicultural/Breadth/Elective |
SAMP123 |
University Multicultural/Breadth/Elective |
SPPA100 (Optional) or Elective |
Introduction to Civic and Community Engagement |
CREDITS: 15-16
FALL
LEAD100 (or UAPP110) |
Leadership, Integrity and Change (or How to Change the World) |
COMM212 (or LEAD209) |
Public Speaking and Professional Presentation (or Presentation Strategies) |
ANTH101 |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
POSC230 |
Introduction to Politics and Social Justice |
LEAD231 |
Volunteerism and Volunteer Administration |
CREDITS: 15
SPRING
PSYC100 (or SOCI201) |
General Pyschology (or Introduction to Sociology) |
SAMP123 |
University Breadth (Group D w/ Lab recommended) |
SAMP123 |
University Breadth/Elective |
SAMP123 |
University Breadth/Elective |
LEAD232 |
Community and Nonprofit Leadership Portfolio |
SPPA100 (Optional) or Elective |
Introduction to Civic and Community Engagement |
ARSC104 (Optional) |
Sophomore Seminar |
CREDITS: 14-16