School of Education
Personalized attention, and individualized counseling for students, field orientation of programs, and successful placement of practicum students and graduates have characterized the program since its inception.
Graduate Degrees & Credential Programs
Master of Arts in Education (MA Ed)
Learn advanced practices to enhance your skills in curriculum development and instructional design.
Master of Arts in Special Education (MA SPED)
Gain specialized skills to guide students in special education settings in public and private schools.
Teaching Credential Programs
Choose from single subject, multiple subject, or education specialist credential programs.
Master of Arts in School Administration (MA SA)
Prepare for administrator roles in education with training in leadership, management, and finance.
Master of Arts (MA) in Educational Therapy
Develop skills to help young and adult students with a range of learning difficulties.
Intentional Course Design
NDNU School of Education has optimized its curricula to create engaging, accessible, and asynchronous learning experiences, all with the help of our expert team of instructional designers.
Academic Success Services
To support students in online and in-person learning environments, the Academic Success Center serves as a central hub for services, including resume guidance, academic advising, success coaching, and career support.
At NDNU, We Educate to the Needs of the Moment
Committed to increasing access to higher education, NDNU honors its legacy of service by extending specialized academic and financial support to Hispanic and Latino students as well as first-generation undergraduate and graduate students.
NDNU shares its academic resources and faculty expertise with surrounding communities, collaborating with local organizations and nonprofits to establish educational partnerships and provide essential public services.
Beyond its vibrant alumni community, in NDNU is actively building a network of organizations across California to provide today’s students with statewide practicum sites and professional opportunities.
About Notre Dame de Namur University
Established in 1851 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Notre Dame de Namur University (NDNU) is a WSCUC accredited, Catholic, not-for-profit, coeducational institution serving adult learners from diverse backgrounds.
The university offers master’s degrees in business, education, and psychology, undergraduate degree completion programs, along with teacher credentials. NDNU maintains a strong commitment to academic excellence, social justice, and community engagement.
We offer a diverse and inclusive learning community, designated by the US Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that challenges each member to consciously apply values and ethics in their personal, professional and public life.
