Administrative Services Credential, Tier 1 and Master's Degree Options
Dr. Judith Kell , Program Director
650.508.3710, jkell@ndnu.edu
NDNU’s Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program is a unique, thirty-unit program that brings a Master of Arts Degree in School and District Administration with it. The coursework in the program addresses the critical juncture between theory and practice in instructional leadership. Eleven units of the coursework is taken in leadership, management, finance and a specially-designed human resource development course addressing the specific needs of educational leaders. Twelve additional units are taken within four courses that include field-based practicum assignments. To assure instructional leadership, six units in curriculum design and implementation and assessment and evaluation are added to the required courses. A one-unit Capstone course will be offered during the candidate’s final year in the program. Credential candidates will be supported by University instructors as well as field-based partners during the program. The usual time between first and last courses is a two calendar year period. Courses are offered at convenient late afternoon-evening times and Saturdays.
NDNU’s Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and Master of Arts Degree in School Administration authorizes the candidate to sere as a superintendent, associate or assistant superintendent, principal, assistant principal, supervisor, consultant, coordinator, or in an equivalent, intermediate-level administrative position.
An intern option in the NDNU program is also offered. NDNU and the individual student may arrange a paid internship on an as-needed basis in coordination with the candidate’s school district.
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 (before completion of the program).
- Prerequisites in psychology and sociology, 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 of 3.0 GPA.
- A valid teaching or service credential.
Curriculum: Administrative Services Credential, Tier 1 (total 30 units)
Core Classes:
EDU4600 - Financial Management
EDU4604 - Human Resources Management for the School and District
EDU4606 - Leadership Concepts
EDU4609 - Organization and Management
Practica-Based Classes:
EDU4621 - School Community Relations
EDU4624 - School Law, Governance and Politics
EDU4627 - Program Initiation and Implementation
EDU4718 - Contemporary Topics in Technology Leadership
Instructional Leadership Classes
EDU4700 – Trends in Curriculum Development and Implementation
EDU4703 – Educational Assessment and Evaluation
Admission Process
NDNU admits students throughout the year for fall, spring and summer semesters. Please review the NDNU General Catalog for complete admission requirements.
Contact:
Dr. Judith Kell, Program Director
650.508.3710, jkell@ndnu.edu
Graduate Admissions
Ralston Hall
Tel: 650-508-3600
Fax: 650-508-3426
E-mail: grad.admit@ndnu.edu
Mon. – Thurs. 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.