School of Education and Leadership
Joanne Rossi, Ed.D., Dean

The School of Education and Leadership at Notre Dame de Namur University is comprised of the following departments:

Teacher Education (Credentials)

Advanced Studies in Education and Leadership (Master's degrees)

Liberal Studies

Teacher Education (Credentials)

Notre Dame de Namur University's Department of Education:
Winner of the 1999 Smithsonian Institution Award for Technology Innovation for its collaborative program, "Touch the Future: Teach a Child."

NDNU offers the U.S. Constitution Test for Teachers Online

For almost fifty years, Notre Dame de Namur University has maintained a reputation for excellence in teacher education. The objective of the Department of Teacher Education is to prepare competent teachers, specialists, and administrators through professional programs that reflect current trends. Personalized attention and individualized counseling for students, field orientation of programs, and successful placement of credential graduates have characterized the program since its inception in 1953. All of its credential programs were reaccredited in May 2010. Teacher Education at NDNU offers the following programs:

• Multiple Subject Credential
• Single Subject Credential
• Special Education Credential
• Administrative Services Credential

Credentials Office (Information and forms)

Advanced Studies in Education and Leadership (Master's degrees)

Each Master's Program includes 30 units of advanced study of research and practice in the areas of teaching, learning, technology, social justice, diversity, and equity. Each of the MA.Ed programs culminates with a thesis project – – a form of teacher research that demonstrates scholarly knowledge, skill, and habits of inquiry. The MA in Special Education does not require a thesis; it requires a capstone project.

If you are a recent graduate of Notre Dame's credential program (1999 or later), you may have a unique opportunity to count up to four of your credential courses toward your master's degree. This significantly reduces the time and financial resources required to earn a master's degree. Contact Dr. Kim Tolley at (650) 508-3464 for additional information regarding this opportunity.

Master's courses are taught by faculty representing diverse academic and practical expertise. As a student in the master's program, you will experience personalized instruction and mentoring, ensuring that the program supports you in your efforts to accomplish your personal and professional goals. Courses are available during both summer sessions as well as the fall and spring semesters. Courses are offered late in the afternoons/evening and on weekends in order to accommodate work commitments. Once you are admitted to the program, your advisor will work with you to create a program plan that meets your needs. Advanced Studies in Education and Leadership at NDNU offers the following programs:

• Master of Arts in Education (MA.Ed.) (Concentrations in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Technology)
• Master of Arts in School Administration
• Master of Arts in Special Education

For more information on the MA.Ed programs, please contact Dr. Kim Tolley at (650) 508-3464 or e-mail ktolley@ndnu.edu. For more information on the Master of Arts in School Administration, please contact Dr. Judith Kell at (650) 508-3710 or email jkell@ndnu.edu. For more information on the Master of Arts in Special Education, please contact Dr. Nicole Ofiesh at (650) 508-3627 or e-mail nofiesh@ndnu.edu.

Certificates

NDNU offers the following Certificate programs:

• Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL/TEFL/TESOL)

Liberal Studies: Foundations for Teaching (Bachelor of Arts)

In response to this need for certified teachers, the Accelerated Evening Degree Program offers a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies that is uniquely designed to accelerate the process for adult students whose ultimate educational goal is a teaching credential. Working students can complete their bachelor's degree in the evening and simultaneously satisfy prerequisites in the NDNU graduate education program, the next step in becoming state-certified for teaching kindergarten through eighth grade.

Further details on the day program and the evening accelerated program. For more information, please contact:

Advisor of Day Liberal Studies: Dr. Vincent Fitzgerald (650) 508-3769 or at vfitzgerald@ndnu.edu

Progam Director for Accelerated Liberal Studies: Dr. Helene Laroche-Davis (650) 508-3558 or at hdavis@ndnu.edu