Education

USF launched the MNA program at the College of Professional Studies in 1983 as the first degree program of its kind. It is internationally recognized as one of the leading professional education programs in the field. It is an accredited graduate degree program designed for mid-career adults who continue to work full-time in the nonprofit sector while studying for the MNA year-round, one course at a time. USF offers the MNA on its campuses in San Francisco, Santa Rosa, and Sacramento.

Master of Nonprofit Administration The MNA degree program prepares experienced adults for management and leadership roles in the independent sector. It is designed for students already working in nonprofit corporations, foundations, voluntary associations, community organizations, or nongovernmental organizations. Students generally attend classes once a week at times convenient for working adults. The MNA program has recently expanded to two regional campuses, Santa Rosa and Sacramento.
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Bachelor of Public Administration/Nonprofit Administration The BPA degree program helps experienced adults develop the analytic and problem-solving skills required of administrators. Students may petition for academic credit for college-level learning acquired outside the traditional classroom setting.
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The USF Nonprofit Administration degree program was featured in a special report by The Chronicle of Philanthropy on nonprofit education programs. The report is available on the Chronicle's webpage.