Philanthropic Studies(PHST) Major

Philanthropic Studies provides a theoretical framework and practical knowledge about voluntary actionand organizations that support the giving of “time, talent, and treasure” in society. Students will acquire the ability to discern and pursue ethical and value-based actions and ideas to improve society. Understanding the meaning and role of philanthropy and nonprofit organizations has implications on a variety of career paths.This degree program will prepare students for entry-level positions in philanthropy and nonprofit organizations, as well as roles in the business and government sector, and will support students who want to integrate their commitment to others into their professional work. The Bachelor’s degree offers an opportunity for students to understand the cultural traditions of voluntary action and to practice working with others towards the common good.

The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Philanthropic Studies (PHST) requires satisfactory completion of the following:

  • Completion of general education and distribution requirements as indicated in the School of Liberal Arts section of the IUPUI bulletin that was current when the student declared a major in Philanthropic Studies.
  • Completion of a total of 33 credit hours, with a minimum grade of C in each course.

Major Requirements:

______Choose one of the following courses:

  • PHST-P 201: Introduction to Philanthropic Studies

(3 cr.)(recommended for declared majors)

  • PHST-P 105: Giving and Volunteering in America

(3 cr.)

_____Choose at least one of the following:

  • PHST-P 210: Philanthropy and the Social Sciences (3 cr.)
  • PHST-P 211: Philanthropy and the Humanities

(3 cr.)

  • PHST-P 212: Philanthropy and Civic Engagement

(3 cr.)

Complete all of the followingrequired courses:

_____ PHST-P 301: Contemporary Contexts for and

Approaches to Philanthropy (3 cr.)

_____ PHST-P 401: Ethics and Values of Philanthropy

(3 cr.)

_____ PHST-P 450: Capstone Seminar in Philanthropic

Studies (3 cr.)

_____ SPEA-V 458: Fund Development for Nonprofit

Organizations (3 cr.)

_____ PHST-P 490: Internship in Philanthropic Studies (3 cr.)

_____Choose 12 credits from the following Advanced

Courses:

  • ANTH-E 411: Wealth, Exchange, and Power in Anthropological Perspectives (3 cr.)
  • ECON-E 414: Economics of the Nonprofit Sector

(3 cr.)

  • ENG-L 373: Interdisciplinary Approaches to English and American Literature I: Philanthropy and Literature (3 cr.)
  • PHST-P430: History of Philanthropy (3 cr.)
  • PHIL-P 326: Ethical Theory (3 cr.)
  • PHST-P 330: Topics in Philanthropic Studies (3 cr.)
  • PHST-P 375: Philanthropy, Calling, and Community (3 cr.)
  • PHST-P 430: Topics in Philanthropic Studies (3 cr.)
  • REL-R 379: Religion and Philanthropy (3 cr.)
  • REL-R 393: Comparative Religious Ethics (3 cr.)
  • SPEA-V 362: Nonprofit Management and Leadership (3 cr.)
  • SOC-R330: Community (3 cr.)
  • Other courses may be able to substitute for electives with approval from the Director

Program Contacts:

Tyrone Freeman, Director of Undergraduate Programs , (317) 278-8974

Pamela Clark, Director of Student Services & , (317) 278-8927

The Indiana University School of Philanthropy, (317) 274-4200

550 West North Street, Suite 301 Indianapolis, Indiana 46202-3272