Preparing teachers for today's – and tomorrow's – classrooms

Unprecedented growth in the K-12 student population, combined with teacher and administrator retirements, has created an in-demand job market for education professionals. Qualified teachers, school psychologists, counselors, and administrators are needed immediately. National University offers a broad range of academic opportunities leading to your career in education.

The School of Education at National University prepares more candidates for teaching credentials than any other university in California and is a leading provider of K-12 teachers in the state. National University also holds more K-12 teacher-training contracts with school districts than any other university, allowing you greater flexibility during your student-teaching assignments. Many graduates go on to assume leadership positions as principals and school district administrators.

The departments in the National University School of Education include Educational Administration, School Counseling and Psychology, Special Education, and Teacher Education.

Your education from National University will prepare you to meet the needs of students in the diverse social and cultural environment in which you will teach. The School of Education is committed to preparing students from diverse backgrounds for lives of personal growth, professional dedication and community service.  Whether you choose to pursue a career in teaching, administration, educational technology or counseling, the School of Education is dedicated to nurturing critical and creative thinking, intellectual activity and active student participation.