SSL Curriculum Overview
Be the Change
Whether just starting or seeking to advance your career, SSL empowers you to lead with purpose and tackle complex social issues. Join a program where leadership is more than management—it’s about human connection.
Choose Your Pace: Full-Time or Part-Time
Achieve your goals on your terms with a program designed for maximum flexibility.
- Students in the full-time program will complete the 12-course curriculum in 9 months, taking four courses each quarter.
- The part-time option allows students balancing other commitments to spread their coursework over two years, with two courses per quarter.
Both options offer the flexibility to take approved courses during the summer.
The Curriculum is divided into three categories: Conceptual Courses, Management Courses and Electives.
These three required courses build foundational knowledge on social sector governance, organizational theory, and policy formation for social sector leaders.
Students gain leadership, strategy, finance, and operations skills to prepare for top roles in nonprofits, government, and philanthropic organizations.
Two courses are required:
Three additional management courses are required, and students can choose these from a set of management “selection core” options.
Students can select from a wide range of elective course offerings in the Crown Family School and across the University.
Popular course choices include:
The Social Sector Leadership and Nonprofit Management (SSL) program provides flexible options to align with your personal and professional goals. Learn more about the program structure and course offerings to determine the best approach for your journey toward meaningful change.
