Minors and Certificates
All undergraduates at IUPUI, regardless of major, are invited to strengthen their preparation for the global workforce by adding a minor or certificate to their undergraduate degree. Adding a minor or certificate will allow you to integrate a special interest into your education or to showcase a talent that is uniquely yours. Pursuing a minor or certificate in a professional area of study may be especially valuable for students who are majoring in general studies.
SPEA Minors:
Minors, which are 15 credit hours in length, must be combined with a bachelor's degree. They are awarded upon graduation and are listed as notations on student transcripts.
Civic Leadership — Download Checksheet
- Ideal for students interested in leadership roles within a nonprofit or government organization
- A great option for political science and sociology majors
Criminal Justice — Download Checksheet
- A detailed examination of the American criminal justice system
- Great for students in social work, education, business, sociology, psychology, and political science
Environmental Science and Health — Download Checksheet
- A complete analysis of the effect of pollution on human health
- An attractive option for students in majors related to science and health
Health Systems Administration — Download Checksheet
- An introduction to the U.S. health care system, as well as the skills needed for positions in health administration
- A good choice for students in pre-med, nursing, dentistry, and health professions who want to learn basic business skills
- Also good for business students who wish to specialize within the health care field
Human Resources Management — Download Checksheet
- Great for students interested in an HR career, especially within a nonprofit agency or government
Management — Download Checksheet
- Great for students interested in management positions, especially within a nonprofit or government organization
Policy Studies — Download Checksheet
- Ideal for students interested in law school or lobbying
Public and Nonprofit Financial Management — Download Checksheet
- An overview of financial management, fundraising, and government operations
- Ideal for students interested in finance, especially within a nonprofit or government organization
SPEA Certificate Programs:
Certificates, which are 18 to 32 credit hours in length, must be combined with a bachelor's degree. A printed certificate resembling a diploma is awarded upon graduation.
American Humanics Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership — Download Checksheet
- This innovative program prepares students to become skilled professionals and leaders in such human service organizations as the American Red Cross, the Humane Society, the United Way, and more
- AH students develop competencies in career development and exploration, communication skills, employability skills, personal attributes, historical and philosophical foundations, youth and adult development, board/committee development, fundraising principles and practices, HR development and supervision, general nonprofit management, nonprofit accounting and financial management, nonprofit marketing, nonprofit program planning, and nonprofit risk management
Environmental Studies — Download Checksheet
- An introduction to current research on the nature and causes of environmental problems, as well as possible solutions (32 credit hours)
Nonprofit Management — Download Checksheet
- An understanding of how to work with and in nonprofit organizations, including general business and management skills (15 credit hours)
Public Affairs — Download Checksheet
- An organized approach to the study of public policy, governmental organization, and public management (27 credit hours)
Public Health — Download Checksheet
- A basic understanding of environmental health issues, recent health policies, and the structure of the current U.S. health care system (18 credit hours)
Public Management — Download Checksheet
- Provides an understanding of how to work in and with public and private organizations, including general business and management skills (21 credit hours)