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Through academic coursework, hands-on community involvement, and practical research, undergraduate students in Community and Nonprofit Leadership (CNPL) grow into skilled, compassionate professionals dedicated to social transformation and the growing nonprofit field. In intimate, inclusive classes focused on real-world projects, CNPL students work alongside peers and community organizations, acquiring valuable skills while creating meaningful impact through their studies. The CNPL bachelor's degree equips graduates for roles in community and nonprofit organizations, advanced education (in fields like law, public policy, or public health), and service programs (including Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and City Year), empowering them to design, guide, and sustain groundbreaking community projects that transform lives and improve society. Their professional work and further education tackle critical social challenges including: food and environmental equity, housing insecurity, healthcare access, gender parity, racial equity, community capacity building, grassroots activism, policy advocacy, and beyond.
Applicant must have high school record should demonstrate both rigor and breadth in the types of course work you pursue. A competitive academic record should show some of the most challenging advanced-level work offered at or through your school in as many areas as possible, while maintaining a strong GPA. The following chart shows the number of years that most admitted students studied in each subject area; English 4 years, Math 4 years, Social Studies 3-4 years, Science 3-4 years, Single Foreign Language 3-4 years and Additional Academic/Fine Arts 2 years. Applicant must have ACT score of 30 and overall SAT score of 1395.
English Language Requirement
Applicant must have TOEFL score of 100 on internet based test, 603 on the paper-based test or IELTS score of 6.5