A unit of the Division of Student Services
The American Humanics program is an innovative certificate program offered
to Xavier University’s undergraduate students. 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. American Humanics
requires hands-on experience through internships and volunteer opportunities.
The American Humanics curriculum program prepares students by educating and
training them in various skill areas, including:
- Board and Committee Development;
- Fundraising and Fiscal Management;
- Human Resource and Volunteer Management;
- Nonprofit Administration;
- Program Planning and Evaluation; and
- Public Relations and Marketing.
Certification Requirements
- Completion of a baccalaureate degree
- 300 contact hours of internship
- 10 hours of involvement in basic and advanced level workshops
- 180 contact hours of coursework
- Attend AH Management Institute
How You Can Make A Difference
Each year our nation’s non-profits need 50,000 entry-level professionals
to fill staff vacancies. Unfortunately, an adequate pool of diverse,
competent candidates does not yet exist. How would you like to have
an edge on the job market? The American Humanics program is an innovative
certificate program offered to undergraduate students at Xavier University
of Louisiana. The program equips students to become skilled professionals
and leaders in non-profit organizations and agencies. American Humanics
is the only national Non-profit Certification program.
