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Philanthropic Studies Certificate CERT

Required Courses		Credit Hours
	Summer Residential Seminar I (complete - 10 days)
EDPH 503	Foundations of Philanthropy Education	3
EDPH 531	Philanthropy and Social Studies	3
EDPH 516	Philosophy of Philanthropy	2
And one of the following:
EDPH 533	Philanthropy in/through the Arts	1
OR
SPEA V521	Nonprofit and the Voluntary Sector (online course)	3
OR
SPEA V524	Civil Society in Comparative Perspective (online course)	3
Total Credit Hours		9-11

Why Choose the Certificate in Philanthropic Studies?

GRAND RAPIDS LOCATION ONLY. This program is for trustees and staff members of grant-making foundations with an interest in developing their understanding of the nonprofit and philanthropic sector. Candidates may already possess an advanced degree, may wish to pursue an advanced degree outside of education, or simply do not wish to obtain a M.Ed. degree.

More information

For more information, call Ferris-Grand Rapids at 800-998-3425 or 616-451-4777, fax questions to 616-451-4740, or e-mail fsugr@ferris.edu. You can also visit the website at www.ferris.edu/grandrapids.