American Humanics
what is American Humanics
American
Humanics, Inc. (AH) is a national organization that collaborates
with affiliated college/university programs and nonprofit agencies
in recruiting, preparing, and placing students in meaningful careers
with youth and human service agencies. Participation in the American
Humanics program builds on and enhances your chosen major course
of study and provides you with the tools to achieve success in the
field of youth and human service agency management.
American Humanics enables college students to learn and apply
leadership skills in nonprofit agencies. The American Humanics curriculum
program makes it possible for you to make a difference by educating
and training you in various skill areas, including:
- Board and Committee Development
- Fundraising and Fiscal Management
- Human Resource and Volunteer Management
- Nonprofit Administration
- Program Planning and Evaluation
- Public Relations and Marketing
- Technology
In addition to coursework, the American Humanics Program also
emphasizes hands-on experience through: internships, volunteer opportunities,
AH Student Association Leadership activities, and professional development
workshops.
Established in 1948, American Humanics is the only national organization
devoted to preparing students for careers in youth and human service
or nonprofit organizations. AH has created partnerships with over
80 colleges and universities, like Indiana State University, and
is strongly supported by the country's largest human service organizations
including:
- American Red Cross
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
- Boy Scouts of America
- Boys and Girls Club of America
- Camp Fire USA
- Catholic Charities USA
- Feeding America
- Girls Incorporated
- Girl Scouts of the USA
- Junior Achievement
- National Urban League
- Special Olympics, Inc.
- United Way of America
- Volunteers of America
- YMCA of the USA
- YWCA of the USA
Nonprofit Management Certificate
The interdisciplinary certificate in nonprofit management requires
completion of 15-21 credit hours in designated AH courses; participation
in the American Humanics Student Association; completion of
a 300-hour internship with a nonprofit community-service provider;
and participation at least once in the American Humanics
Management Institute (AHMI).
The internship requirement may meet the requirements of the AH certificate
AND your academic major. The certificate program is open to students
of all majors. The Campus Director and AH students will work to
plan a curriculum that best meets the needs of the individual student.
At the End of the Rainbow
Upon completion of the AH program, students receive national
certification from American Humanics. AH's placement service provides
students the opportunity to post resumes on the Internet, participate
in interviews at the annual conference, and review on-line listings
of employment opportunities.
The American Humanics program opens a world of opportunity.
Potential entry-level positions for AH students include:
- Case Manager
- District Executive
- Education Director
- Program Director
- Fund Development Specialist
- Teen Coordinator
- Membership Field Director
- Marketing Manager
- Education Manager
- Finance/Database Clerk
- Special Events Coordinator
- Public Relations or Communications Director
- Day Director of Before/After School Coordinator
- Volunteer Director
- Development Coordinator