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Requirements and Curriculum

The bachelor's degree program is located in the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Please review the school's General Education Requirements Check Sheet and the B.A. in Philanthropic Studies Check Sheet. A student will need to complete all of the General Education requirements and the B.A. in Philanthropic Studies Degree requirements to graduate. It takes 120 credit hours to complete the degree.

A major in philanthropic studies requires completion of general education and distribution requirements, and the completion of a total of 33 credit hours, with a minimum grade of C in each course in philanthropic studies. A minor requires completion of 15 credit hours in philanthropic studies.

This course list is intended to assist students and advisors in course scheduling. If you have questions about a course or other program requirements, please contact:

Pamela Clark
Director of Student Services and Admissions
pamelac@iupui.edu 
Lilly Family School of Philanthropy
University Hall, Suite 3000
301 University Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 278-8927

Curriculum

Philanthropic Studies Courses

Complete all of the following courses (31 credits):
  • PHST-P201: Introduction to Philanthropic Studies
  • PHST-P210: Philanthropy and the Social Sciences
  • PHST-P211: Philanthropy and the Humanities
  • PHST-P212: Philanthropy and Civic Engagement
  • PHST-P220 (Pending): Introduction to Philanthropic Fundraising
  • PHST-P301: Historical Contexts for and Contemporary Approaches to Philanthropy
  • PHST-P390 (Pending): Internship and Career Preparation (1 credit hour)
  • PHST-P401: Ethics and Values of Philanthropy
  • PHST-P450: Capstone Seminar in Philanthropic Studies
  • PHST-P490: Internship in Philanthropic Studies
  • SPEA-V362: Nonprofit Management and Leadership
Choose three 300- or 400-level electives; at least two must be PHST courses (9 credits):
  • ANTH-E411: Wealth, Exchange, and Power in Anthropological Perspectives
  • PHIL-P326: Ethical Theory
  • PHST-P330: Special Topics in Philanthropic Studies
  • PHST-P370: Learning by Giving
  • PHST-P375: Philanthropy, Calling, and Community
  • PHST-P430: Advanced Special Topics in Philanthropic Studies
  • REL-R379: Religion and Philanthropy
  • REL-R393: Comparative Religious Ethics
  • SOC-R330: Community

Other Advanced Courses may be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Programs.