Humane Society University

Graduate Certificate

The Department of Humane Leadership emphasizes effective, ethical and compassionate services within animal related professions. The curriculum integrates the history, philosophies, strategies, and concerns related to animal welfare with non-profit management subjects. Coursework in this major provides the necessary knowledge and skills for support and managerial positions found in shelter management, animal protection, and an array of nonprofit management organizations.

Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Humane Leadership will be able to:

• Analyze the role that non-profits have within the context of animal protection.
• Apply the best practices of non-profit management skills within the context of animal protection.
• Demonstrate humane supervisory, managerial, and leadership knowledge and skills in a non-profit organization.