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Certificate in Nonprofit Human Services Management Program Application

Thank you for your interest in the Graduate-level Certificate Program, offered in partnership with the Providers' Council and Suffolk University.

Individuals that are accepted into this academic-year-long program will take classes on Fridays while earning paid leave from work, and upon successful completion, earn a Certificate in Nonprofit Human Services Management.

To complete this application, the following items will be required from the applicant (on the following pages):

The following pages of applicant information;
A 500-word essay on why you would like to participate in the Graduate Level Certificate Program, and specific ways this program will help you in achieving your career goals;
A completed Supervisor's Recommendation & Agency Commitment Form, found here; and
A signed recommendation letter from a supervisor (no more than one page).

For complete information about the Certificate in Nonprofit Human Services Management, please visit here.

Certificate in Nonprofit Human Services Management Program Application

Brief program description:

The Certificate in Nonprofit Human Service Management is hosted by Suffolk University.
To be eligible for this program, applicants must have a strong supervisor recommendation, and a bachelor's degree or at least two years of nonprofit work experience.

If applicants are accepted into the program, member agency tuition per student is $3,500 and non-member agency tuition per student is $7,000.

Your agency must also submit a one-time $50 payment made out to HSPCF, Inc., to the address listed on the last page of this application.

Please contact Nina Walat at nina@providers.org with any questions.

Please note that you are welcome to save and resume this application at your convenience.

Section 1: Applicant Information

First Name:

Last Name:

Job Title:

Any reasonable accommodations required? If so, please specify:

Providers' Council Member?

Member Agency:

Non-member Agency

Work Address:

Work Phone:

Fax:

Work email address:

Personal email address:

Briefly describe your job:

Briefly describe your previous work experience:

Years of professional experience:

Years of supervisory/management positions:

Education completed (check all that apply):

High school diploma / GEDAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree

Please indicate your area of study if you hold any post-secondary degrees:

Please describe what you think your next position will be:

*Priority consideration will be given to employees of Providers' Council member organizations

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Certificate in Nonprofit Human Services Management Program Application

Section 2: Program Selection

Please note that this program is offered in two cohorts:

One will take place online* throughout 2023-2024.
One will plan to meet in person** at Suffolk University, located in downtown Boston, as is safe to do so.

* Occasional meetings in person may be requested of members of the online cohort.
** All students attending the in-person cohort must provide proof of "full COVID-19 vaccination" as defined by the CDC.

Please indicate your cohort of preference:

In-person cohortOnline cohortIf my first choice is unavailable, I'd like to be considered for the other cohort

Certificate in Nonprofit Human Services Management Program Application

Section Three: Participation Contract

Please read the statements below and indicate that you agree by writing in the box below.

"I understand that my enrollment in the Certificate in Nonprofit Human Service Management Program requires my commitment to attend all classes, pay for class materials as required (nominal), participate fully in the curriculum and participate in an evaluation at the end of the program.

I also understand that my tuition is no longer refundable after attending the second class meeting.

In exchange for my agency supporting my participation by providing me with paid time off to attend classes, I agree to continue working for my current employer for at least one year after graduation from the program."

Please write "I agree with the terms of the above contract." below to agree to the above terms:

Certificate in Nonprofit Human Services Management Program Application

Section 4: Application Essay

Please attach a 500-word essay on why you would like to participate in the Graduate-level Certificate Program, and specific ways this program will help you in achieving your career goals.

Please upload your essay here:

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Certificate in Nonprofit Human Services Management Program Application

Section 5: Supervisor Uploads

Please download and have your supervisor complete the Supervisor's Recommendation & Agency Commitment Form, found here:

Please attach a signed recommendation letter from your supervisor that is not more than 1 page:

Please note that you are welcome to save and resume this application at your convenience.

Certificate in Nonprofit Human Services Management Program Application

Section 6: Payment

Please note that, in order for your application to be considered, your agency must mail one $50.00 check, made out to HSPCF, Inc. to:

Providers' Council
Attn: Tracy Jordan
100 Crossing Blvd., Suite 100
Framingham, MA 01702

*This is a one-time payment. Agencies sending multiple applications only need to pay once.

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