Academic Opportunities
The Office for Civic Engagement assists UM students to enhance and complement their academic experience through community engagement. Students may enroll in academic service learning courses, an online course in nonprofit administration, or elect to complete a Minor or Certificate in Nonprofit Administration.
Service Learning
The University of Montana offers many service learning courses in various departments across campus. In a service learning course, students enhance their classroom knowledge through a real world service experience or applied research scenario meeting identified community needs.
American Humanics and the Minor in Nonprofit Administration
American Humanics is a national certification program in nonprofit administration. Students participating in American Humanics supplement required courses with an internship at a local nonprofit agency and may also elect to pursue a minor in Nonprofit Administration at UM.
Online Program in Nonprofit Administration
The Office for Civic Engagement, in conjunction with UM Online and the Continuing Education department, offers a yearly Online Program in Nonprofit Administration. These courses are open to students or professionals and offer participants the opportunity to learn more about the nonprofit sector.
ALIVE Program
The University of Montana is one of only two universities in the country that offers full-time national service members (AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps VISTA) the chance to earn graduate credit during their year of service. Members have the chance to begin or earn credit towards a future Master’s degree through the ALIVE program.
