Catalog 73 - National University

School of EducationNational University’s partnering with a district Induction programmay provide the following courses towards a candidate’s SB2042Clear credential.EXC 604HED 620EDT 655MAT 650Excep & Diversity in ClsrmCoordinated School Health ProgIssues and Trends in Educational TechnologyTeaching English LearnersOnce candidates have completed the district Induction program andthe courses from Component 3, they may apply for their ProfessionalClear teaching credential through their employing agency.Component 4 – Specialization in Best Practices(744)(5 courses; 22.5 quarter units)MAT 670MAT 671MAT 674MAT 675MAT 640Theory Best Practice TeachingApplied Best Practice Strategies in Classroom InstructionDifferentiated InstructionIntegrating MultimediaApplications of Research■ MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED SCHOOLLEADERSHIP (In Partnership with SCCOE)(720-724)Department Chair: Gary Hoban• (858) 642-8144 • ghoban@nu.eduRegional Faculty Advisor: San Jose: Clifford Tyler • (408) 236-1135 •ctyler@nu.eduCoordinator School Leadership Services: Tish Nielsen • (408) 453-6974 •Tish_Nielsen@sccoe.orgThis program is designed for students who are committed toimproving education and who are interested in advancing theircareers by becoming school site or district administrators. Thisprogram is offered in collaboration with the Santa Clara CountyOffice of Education (SCCOE) “Leaders in Educational AdministrationProgram” (L.E.A.P), which is comprised of six courses leading to thePreliminary Administrative Services Credential. Students acceptedinto the program receive full National University graduate credit forthe six SCCOE Tier I courses. In addition, students are required toenroll in two additional National University Tier I core courses, notincluding EDA 620B (Fieldwork in Educational Administration). TheEDA 620B National University requirement is met through thecompletion of 75 hours of on-site administrative fieldworkembedded in the six SCCOE courses. Students must also take anadditional four required National University Master of Science inEducational Administration courses for the completion of theMasters of Science in Applied Leadership Degree. Students must alsopass the National University Exit Examination required of allcandidates pursuing the Preliminary Administration ServicesCredential/Certificate and/or Master of Science (MS) in EducationalAdministration degree.The student is strongly encouraged to meet with a CredentialAdvisor within 30 days of enrollment to discuss CTC mandatedrequirements pertaining to their program of study.Program Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of the program, candidates will be able to:• Demonstrate an understanding of political, societal, economic,legal and cultural influences on schools; and understand,respond to and influence the larger political, social, economic,legal and cultural context of schools and leadership.• Apply landmark court cases, legislation, federal and stateregulations governing student rights, due process, delivery ofinstruction, and general operation of school districts• Understand, evaluate, and apply school district procedures forcurriculum implementation and instructional improvement,based on assessment and appropriateness of multi-culturalclassroom environments• Understand, evaluate, and apply financial policies and practicesused in schools and districts, which emphasize federal, state,and local revenue sources as well as district and schoolbudgeting and financial management procedures• Examine the total operation of personnel and schoolmanagement functions and staff development, which includespersonnel management and administration, personnel relations,personnel laws, and collective bargaining• Make better decisions regarding the management of informationtechnology within the organization, and how information andeducational technology can be used to improve instructionalprograms and drive professional development of the staff• Build consensus among stake-holders, evaluate, analyze anddevelop new school programs and paradigms• Apply his or her acquired understanding and knowledge to afield experience in practical and real-world school settings,which is documented in a portfolio and supervised by a mentorin partnership with the University.Degree Requirements(12 courses; 54 quarter units)To receive a Master of Science in Applied School Leadership inpartnership with the Santa Clara County Office of Education,students must complete at least 54 quarter units of graduate work. Atotal of 13.5 quarter units of graduate credit may be granted forequivalent graduate work completed at another institution, as itapplies to this degree and if the units were not used in earninganother advanced degree. The student must also pass the NationalUniversity Educational Administration Tier I Exit Examinationrequired of all candidates pursuing the Preliminary AdministrativeServices Credential and/or the Master of Science (MS) in EducationalAdministration.Core Requirements(12 courses; 54 quarter units)*EDA 631 Shared Vision of Learning***EDA 632 Teaching and Learning Culture ***EDA 633 Management for Teaching/Learning***EDA 634 Diverse Families/Communities ***EDA 635 Personal Ethics for Leadership***EDA 636 Political and Social Influences**EDA 617 Philosophy and LeadershipEDA 650 Ethics and School LeadershipILD 625 Research in EducationEDA 694 Thesis(Prerequisite: ILD 625 and an undergraduate or graduatestatistics course. Students must have written permission oflead faculty to enroll in the course.)orEDA 637 Action Research(Prerequisite: ILD 625)Plus choose two additional National University core courses from thefollowing list:EDA 623 Curriculum and AssessmentEDA 624 Supervision of InstructionEDA 625 Technology and Data AnalysisEDA 614 Educational Leadership TodayEDA 626 Human Resources and DiversityEDA 618 School Law and EthicsEDA 619 Financial LeadershipEDA 628 Summative Leadership Seminar(Choices to be jointly determined by the student andNational University faculty advisor)* Required for the Preliminary Administrative ServicesCertificate/Credential. This credential is required for most administrative187Education