Catalog 73 - National University

School of EducationCredential Application InformationCandidates are expected to complete their internship either on a fulltimebasis of 3-4 months (40 hours per week) or a part-time basis of aminimum of 8 months (20 hours per week). Upon successfulcompletion of the coursework and internship, candidates must meetwith a credential advisor to receive, complete and submit theCommission on Teacher Credentialing application form for the PPSCSchool Counseling credential.For credential requirements, please see Credential section of thecatalog.■ MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INSTRUCTIONALLEADERSHIP 8(720-723)Department Chair: Gary Hoban• (858) 642-8144 • ghoban@nu.eduFaculty Advisor: Sidney Castle • (858) 642-8363 • scastle@nu.eduThis program will develop leadership skills, particularly involvingworking with school change, for teachers who are interested in beingschool leaders but are not ready or interested in becomingadministrators. A school leader is a teacher who may be involved inleading by serving on school committees, acting as club sponsors orteam coaches, and may be involved as a change agent within theschool. An administrator is a certified staff member who has anadministrative degree and serves in an administrative position. Thedegree is a collaborative effort between the Teacher Education andEducational Administration Departments. It combines the fiveNational Board Certified Teaching courses and five courses from theEducational Administration program that deal with leadership. Atthe conclusion of the program, the candidate has the opportunity tosubmit the portfolios and take the exam required for the NationalBoard for Professional Teaching Standards certification process,receive a Master of Science degree, and be three courses away froman administrative certificate.Program Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of the program, candidates will be able to:• Demonstrate the ability to focus on student learning through asystematic study and reflection of ones own teaching practicesand through shared knowledge gained from purposefully formedprofessional learning communities.• Demonstrate a commitment to educating all students byexamining cross-cultural educational issues and relating those toenhancing student learning.• Demonstrate knowledge of how to teach students by effectivelyaccessing and using research based learning theories, assessmentstrategies, teaching models, technology, and classroommanagement strategies to educate all learners.• Acquire knowledge and develop skills associated withrestructuring organizations, mobilizing of human and fiscalresources, and creating a school environment that identifiesinstitutional needs for diversity• Build consensus among stake holders by implementingprocedures for curricular improvements based upon assessmentand appropriateness of diverse classroom environments• Evaluate, analyze, and develop new school programs andparadigms from the politics of school organizations for theimprovement of instruction.• Demonstrate instructional leadership in maintaining andincreasing teaching effectiveness provided through relevantprofessional development opportunitiesDegree RequirementsTo receive a Master of Science in Instructional Leadership, candidatesmust complete 45 quarter units of graduate coursework, 22.5 ofwhich must be taken from the National Certification program and22.5 quarter units of graduate work from the EducationalAdministration program.■ NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATIONFaculty Advisor: Ronarae Adams • (858) 642-8352 • radams@nu.eduTeachers focus on student learning through systematic study andreflection of their own teaching practices and share their knowledgeto form local learning communities. Teachers are committed toeducating all students by examining cross-cultural educational issuesand relating those to enhancing student learning. Teachers knowhow to teach their subject by effectively accessing and using researchbased learning theories and assessment management strategies toeducate all learners.Core Requirements (National Board Certification)(5 courses; 22.5 quarter units)NBC 680NBC 681NBC 682NBC 683NBC 639Quality Teaching and LearningMembership in Learning CommunitiesVideotape AnalysisStudent Work and AssessmentsLeadership Portfolio■ EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATIONCOURSEWORKFaculty Advisor: Sidney Castle • (858) 642-8363 • scastle@nu.eduCore Requirements (Educational Administration)(5 courses; 22.5 quarter units)EDA 614EDA 618EDA 624EDA 625EDA 626Educational Leadership TodaySchool Law and EthicsSupervision of InstructionTechnology and Data AnalysisHuman Resources and Diversity(The Capstone for this program is NBC 639: Leadership Portfolio Thecapstone takes place at the end of the four courses of the NationalBoard Certification coursework, which could be in the middle or atthe end of the ten-course program.)■ MASTER OF SCIENCE IN JUVENILEJUSTICE SPECIAL EDUCATION(720-727)Faculty Advisor: Cindy Sytsma • (858) 642-8324 • csytsmaThe Master of Science in Special Education with emphasis inJuvenile Justice is designed for educators and other professionalswho want to become more knowledgeable about educationallearning problems and teaching strategies to enhance performanceof students in alternative educational settings, court school orreside in juvenile hall.Program Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of the program, candidates will be able to:• Demonstrate graduate level written, verbal communication, andpresentation skills.• Apply analytical and critical thinking skills.• Understand and articulate the differences and similarities ofinteracting and coordinating agencies.• Understand and articulate the IDEA, federal, and state lawrequirements in non-public and residential placements.• Understand and articulate the role of teachers in different191Education