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Leadership and the M.A. Program

To prepare for their service and witness as principals, ACE Leadership participants undergo an intensive formation and preparation program designed and administered by the University of Notre Dame. Under the direction of the Rev. Ronald J. Nuzzi, Ph.D., the ACE Leadership Program integrates graduate level coursework with an administrative internship experience, allowing potential leaders to work towards state certification and licensure for service as school principals while teaching and helping lead a Catholic school.

Courses are offered through a 42-credit hour program, delivered over 26 months, including five-week summer sessions, a distance-learning enhanced administrative internship during the school year, and annual retreats. The centerpiece of the summer programs is an innovative, inter-disciplinary curriculum, taught by faculty from ACE and a distinguished national faculty. ACE Leadership participants receive on-site support from mentor principals and occasional site visits by ACE faculty and staff to monitor professional progress. The curriculum is specifically tailored to foster Catholic school leadership. The program culminates in both a master’s degree and in administrative certification in the state of Indiana and applicaton for reciprocity.

First Summer (in 2008, runs from June 20 – July 25)
EDU 70603: Educational Administration
EDU 70605: Human Resource Management
EDU 70604: Financial Management
EDU 70627: Leadership in Schools I
Computer competence will be assessed for possible required coursework

Administrative Internship: Year 1
Semester 1: EDU 75610: Curriculum & Instruction
Semester 2: EDU 75612: Supervision of Staff

Second Summer (in 2008, runs from June 18 – July 25)
EDU 73609: Educational Law
EDU 73659: Exceptionalities in Education
EDU 73777: Educational Research and Methodology
EDU 73602: Leadership in Schools II

Administrative Internship: Year 2
Semester 1: EDU 73886: Action Research I
Semester 2: EDU 73887: Action Research II

Third Summer
EDU 73637: History and Philosophy of Catholic Education
EDU 73607: Grant Writing and Development
EDU 73608: Board Management
EDU 73634: Facilities Management for Schools
EDU 73633: Media Relations for School Leaders
EDU 73627: Leadership in Schools III

Sarah Watson teaching Educational Law