Degrees in nonprofit work are available at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Undergraduates will typically study nonprofit administration, while graduate programs focus on management of nonprofit organizations. Alternatively, undergraduate students can gain related skills by pursuing a degree in human services.
The features of a nonprofit degree program will vary by school and by the level of degree--undergraduate or graduate. Undergraduate students learn skills that prepare them for administrative jobs in agencies dealing with issues including substance abuse, job training and community health and nutrition. Graduate programs offer courses in grant writing, financial management, and, in some programs, specializations in human services, leadership or project management.
Students who wish to study nonprofit administration at the undergraduate level must typically meet the general entry requirements of their college of choice and then declare the nonprofit major. Graduate students will need to submit transcripts, resumes, recommendations and standardized test scores.