Administrative Services Credential, Tier 1 and Master's Degree Options

Dr. Diane Guay, Program Director
(650) 508-3702, dguay@ndnu.edu

Notre Dame de Namur University has long been recognized for the excellence of our programs in education. Presently NDNU offers five credentials, two certificates and seven master's degrees within the School of Education and Leadership. Many of our alumni are active teachers and administrators in San Mateo County and throughout the Peninsula. Personalized attention and individualized counseling for students, field orientation of programs, and successful placement of credential graduates have characterized the teacher education program since its inception in 1953. The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing has established credential reciprocity with most states. In 1999 the Education Department received the Smithsonian Award for innovation in technology.

NDNU's Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program is a unique 24-unit program in that we approach administration from a broad viewpoint in public administration courses and from an experiential base in educational administration practica courses. Twelve units of the credential are taken in leadership, management, finance, and human resources. Four courses (including practica) are required in the educational administration component.

Approved in June 1985, in compliance with Assembly Bill 976, NDNU's Preliminary Administrative Services Credential authorizes the candidate to serve as a superintendent, associate or deputy superintendent, principal, assistant principal, supervisor, consultant, coordinator, or in an equivalent intermediate-level administrative position.

An intern option in the NDNU program was approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing in 1991. NDNU and the individual student may arrange a paid internship on an as-needed basis in coordination with the candidate's school district.

Concurrent Master's Degree Options

Notre Dame de Namur University offers two innovative options, which allow the student to choose a Master of Science in Educational Technology Administration or a Master of Public Administration degree. Either of these master's degrees can be completed concurrently with the Administrative Services Credential.

Program Requirements

In addition to completion of the required coursework, the following requirements must be met to qualify for the Administrative Services Credential:

• Verification of three years teaching or pupil-personnel experience (before completion of the program).
• CBEST must be taken at the first sitting after program acceptance and passed by mid-point of the program.
• Prerequisites in psychology, sociology, political science, and Accounting 1A or equivalent, three units each, at the undergraduate or teaching credential level are required to be completed by the mid-point of the program.
• Successful completion of all coursework with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Curriculum: Administrative Services Credential, Tier 1 (total of 24 units)

Core Classes:

Financial Management
Human Resource Management
Leadership Concepts
Management and Organization

Practica-Based Classes:

School Community Relations
School Law, Governance and Politics
Program Initiation and Implementation
Contemporary Topics in Technology Leadership

Curriculum: Master School Administration

Full course descriptions are available in the NDNU Catalog.

Admission Process

NDNU admits students throughout the year for fall, spring, and summer semesters.  Please review the NDNU General Catalog for complete admission requirements.

NDNU's School of Education and Leadership

Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, NDNU is a multifaceted university offering four bachelor degrees and over 15 graduate degrees and certificates. The School of Education and Leadership, under the direction of the Dean, Dr. Joanne Rossi, offers bachelor's degrees in liberal studies and human services in addition to education credentials, certificates, and master's degrees. The credential programs are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). The program was reaccredited in 1998.

Contact:

Dr. Diane Guay, Program Director
(650) 508-3702, dguay@ndnu.edu

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