Portfolio Program in Nonprofit Studies
The Portfolio Program in Nonprofit Studies is an academic certificate program that provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study and research of philanthropy, volunteerism and nonprofit management. The program is open to all graduate-level students at the University of Texas at Austin.
Program Requirements
All UT graduate students are eligible to apply. Students typically fulfill the requirements of the Portfolio Program without extending the time necessary to complete their graduate degree program. Program requirements are to:
- Complete 12 credit hours from the list of approved courses, including:
- One required course (eligible courses indicated with an asterisk * on the list of approved classes). Spring 2010 courses that meet this criteria will be announced in mid-October.
- Three courses from the approved list of Nonprofit Portfolio program courses. Note that internships for which the student receives academic credit or a thesis project on a nonprofit topic may be eligible.
- Provide 40 hours of volunteer service at a nonprofit or public service organization. An unpaid internship at a nonprofit can count toward volunteer hours if the course is not used to fulfill one of the course requirements.
- Participate in Nonprofit Portfolio Colloquia and Capstone events.
- The Fall Colloquium is scheduled for October 6, 2009 from 6 - 8 PM. RSVP to moira@austin.utexas.edu
Waivers and Substitutions
Students may petition the Program Coordinator to accept waivers and substitutions for the program requirements listed above. For example, a student may petition to have a course added to the list of approved courses.
Apply online today!
Contact Program Coordinator
Moira Porter
Program Coordinator
RGK Center for Philanthropy & Community Service
Phone: 512-471-7355
Fax: 512-232-7063
Email: moira@austin.utexas.edu
