Notre Dame de Namur University

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Notre Dame de Namur University
1500 Ralston Avenue
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 508-3500 (General phone number)
(650) 508-3600 (Admissions phone number)




Notre Dame de Namur University is a fully accredited, independent, Catholic, co-educational, master's university founded in 1851 by the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in San Jose and moved to Belmont, California, in 1923.
Academic programs:

* Undergraduate programs are directed toward a liberal arts education with a career orientation.
* Undergraduate intensive and evening degree completion programs are designed for working adults seeking a degree completion program.
* Master's degrees, credentials, and certificates are directed toward professional development and advancement.
* Accreditation: NDNU is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Learn more about our Academics.

Campus location:

Come to the campus that's settled in the peaceful, wooded community of Belmont, California - just south of San Francisco, one of the most exciting cities in the world, and at the northern edge of the Silicon Valley, the heart of a metropolitan area filled with the world's leading high tech companies. It's within walking distance of coffee houses and ethnic restaurants. NDNU provides a number of modern facilities including an art gallery, theatre, and computer labs, as you can see on our tour. The campus is a couple hours from redwood forests, Napa Valley, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and four hours from Sierra skiing areas and Lake Tahoe. See our map with directions.
Students and faculty:

103 full-time equivalent (FTE) faculty, with a student/faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Fall 2010 enrollment included 1790 full- and part-time students; 1002 undergraduates, 65% female, 35% male; and 788 graduate students, 77% female, 23% male. Over $27 million in scholarships, grants, and loans were awarded for 2009-2010.
Intercollegiate athletics:

Men: soccer, cross country, and golf in fall; basketball in winter; lacrosse, and golf in spring.
Women: soccer, cross country, volleyball in the fall; basketball in winter; softball, and tennis in spring.
Conference: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II, Pacific West Conference (PacWest). Learn more about our athletic programs.
Arts and lectures:

Home to outstanding professional programs in music, musical theatre, and theatre, NDNU hosts concerts and plays through the year. In addition, lectures by distinguished scholars and professionals, from theologians to comics, are open to the public as well as the campus community. See the current listing of Arts, Lectures, and Events.
Ralston Hall Mansion and conference services:

This 80-room estate, built in 1864 and listed as a national and state historic landmark, is the venue for many campus events. It is also available for rent, as are other conference facilities. Learn more about Ralston Hall and our conference services.






Tuition and Fees


Tuition
2011 - 2012
Undergraduate Tuition (per year) $29,610
Part-time Day (1-11 units — per unit) $955
Professional Studies Program/Evening (1-11 units — per unit) $550
Credential (per unit) $635
Graduate (per unit) Non-Education Masters $790
Graduate (per unit) Education Masters Only $720
Post-Baccalaureate (per unit) $955

Room and Board (yearly)
Estimated costs for room and meals $11,680









Academics
Schools and Programs

All academic programs at NDNU are organized through our three schools:

* College of Arts and Sciences
* School of Business and Management
* School of Education and Leadership

For academic opportunities, support, and technology, including library, registrar, academic success center, and more, see Academic Resources.

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* Undergraduate Programs
* Graduate Programs
* Teaching Credentials
* Certificates

Undergraduate Programs

* Accounting (BS)
* Art (BA, BFA)
* Art and Graphic Design (BA)
* Biochemistry (BS)
* Biology (BS)
* Business Administration (BS) (Day)
* Business Administration (BS) (Evening)
* Communication (BA)
* Computer and Information Science (BS) (Day and Evening)
* English (BA)
* History (BA)
* Human Services (BS) (Evening)
* Kinesiology (BS)
* Liberal Studies (BA) (Day)
* Liberal Studies (BA) (Evening)
* Musical Performance (BFA)
* Nursing (2+2)
* Philosophy (BA)
* Political Science (BA)
* Psychology (BA) (Day)
* Psychology (BA) (Evening)
* Religious Studies (BA)
* Sociology (BA)
* Theatre Arts (BA)
* Interdisciplinary Studies
* Minors: Accounting, Animals in Human Society, Art, Biochemistry, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Communication, Community and Criminal Justice, Computer and Information Science, Dance, English, Environmental Justice, French Studies, Graphic Design, History, Human Services, Leadership and Public Service, Mathematics, Musical Performance, Philosophy, Political Science, Pre-Law, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish and Theatre

Graduate Programs

* Art Therapy (MA)
* Business Administration (MBA)
* Clinical Psychology (MS)
* Clinical Psychology, MFT (MS)
* Education (MA Ed.)
* English (MA)
* Management (MSM) (On-campus)
* Management (MSM) (Online)
* Marriage and Family Therapy (MA)
* Musical Performance (MFA)
* Public Administration (MPA) (On-campus)
* Public Administration (MPA) (Online)
* School Administration (MA)
* Special Education (MA)

Teaching Credentials

* Preliminary Education Specialist Level I
* Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential
* Preliminary Single Subject Credential
* Preliminary Administrative Services Credential

Certificates

* Gerontology Certificate
* Performance Certificate (Music)
* Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Certificate