Our graduate certificates are designed for those who have an interest in, and perhaps career need for, this education but have not yet decided to pursue a master’s or Ph.D. in Philanthropic Studies. All of the courses from the certificate program can be applied to the master’s program.
The certificates provide opportunities for students interested in learning more about the field as well as career professionals looking to expand their knowledge.
Prior academic work: a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required with a minimum 3.0 overall grade point average (on a scale of 4.0). Applicants with a grade point average below 3.0 may be considered for conditional admission.
Those interested should apply online. Applicants whose native language is not English must must meet English Proficiency Requirements.
Please upload your updated résumé with your application.
Students must take a total of 12 credit hours for the Philanthropic Studies graduate certificate, or 15 credit hours for the Philanthropic Fundraising graduate certificate.
Courses taken for either graduate certificate can be counted toward other degrees. All graduate certificate credits can transfer to the Philanthropic Studies M.A. or Ph.D. degrees.
Graduate certificate curriculum:
Philanthropic Studies (4 courses) | Philanthropic Fundraising (5 courses) |
Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector | Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector |
Principles and Practices of Fundraising | Principles and Practices of Fundraising |
Applying Ethics in Philanthropy | Donor Behavior in Major and Planned Giving |
(1) graduate philanthropy elective | Institutional Donors |
(1) graduate philanthropy elective |
» Contact us at apsop@iu.edu for more information.
