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Associate of Arts in Community and Nonprofit Leadership

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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

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