College of Health & Human Services

American Humanics Student Requirements for Certification in Nonprofit Management Kennesaw State University Students seeking American Humanics Certification through the Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership must fulfill the requirements for and earn a baccalaureate degree in accordance with Kennesaw State University standards*. Human Services majors must satisfactorily complete the following academic and co-curricular requirements: Academic Requirements Students must complete all the course requirements for the Human Services degree program. Additionally, students must take the following courses to fulfill the competency requirements: 1. HS 4490 Special Topics in Human Services 2. HS 3540 Grant Writing and Fundraising 3. HS 3560 Human Resources Management in Nonprofit Organizations 4. Two approved electives in the Case Managment Concentration Co-curricular Requirements Required co-curricular learning experiences include: 1. Active participation in the American Humanics Student Association according to the KSU AHSA by-laws. 2. Organizing and attending one or more Fall or Spring retreat. 3. Organizing and attending one or more annual Recognition Dinner. 4. Participation in community service activities, which are separate from other AHSA activities and requirements (10 hours). 5. In conjunction with Ms. Slater, students will participate in 450 hours of internship in a nonprofit organization. Ms. Slater and the Campus Director, prior to completing the required internship paperwork, must approve internships that are not with nonprofit organizations. 6. Attendance at one or more annual American Humanics Management Institute**. *Students may complete certification requirements with post-baccalaureate status. Please see or call the Campus Director, Dr. Louise Bill at 770-423-6408 for advisement. ** Students are required to raise the funds to meet their own expenses to the Management Institute (approximately $600 per person). Student Association fundraising efforts supplement individual efforts and provide a unique learning experience prior to the Institute.