2004 USD Fact Book

ACADEMICS

School of EducatkJn continuedfrom page 9 Accreditations The School of Education is authorized by the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing to recommend candidates for: Preliminary and Clear Multiple Subject and Single Subject Teaching Credentials Mul tiple Subject BCLAD (Spanish) Education Specia list in

School ofuw Juris Doctor LJ .D.) Legum Magister

Financial Aid More than 80 percent of students enrolled in Fall 2003 received some form of financial aid. In fiscal 2003, USO students received $39 .9 million of financial assistance. Information about aid packages is available from the Office of Financial Aid Services. Community Service-Leaming As an integral part of the University of San Diego's mission to educate the whole person, the Center for Community Service-Learning creates opportunities for students, faculty and staff to enrich their lives while making San Diego a better place to live. During their academic careers, more than two-thirds of USD's undergraduates are involved in a range of volunteer communi ty service projects for programs including Family Leaming Center, Habita t for Humanity, Homeless Outreach, Linda Vista Kids Project, Senior Outreach, Special Olympics and Volunteers for Youth.

Continuing Education The University of San Diego's Division of Continuing Education offers non-degree extension courses that respond to the evolving needs of the community and are consistent with the university's commitment to academic integrity. Programs include: • Profess ional Development for Teachers, including clear credential, professional growth, independent study, CIAO, computer technology and online courses. • Bus iness and Professional Development, including Family Business Forum, certificate in international business, certificate in event management, competitive skills for small business, business writing workshop and management training for consultant agencies. • Computer Technology Center • Catholic Forum, Institutes and Public Lectures, a series oflectures to promote a greater understanding of Catholicism in contemporary life. • The Unive rsity of the Third Age, a three-week program of lectures, field trips and exercise for seniors, offered twice a year . • Conference Planning and Meeting Services at the Manchester Family Executive Conference Center.

(LL.M.) in Business and Corporate l aw Comparative law International law Taxation Other Ll.M. concentra- tions as approved

Accredi tations American Bar Association

Hahn School of Nursing and Health Sc.ence Undergraduate Nursing (for registered nurses only) Graduate and Doctoral Programs Nursing

Specia l Education (Mild/ Moderate, Moderate/ Severe, Early Childhood)

Prelimina ry

Administrative Services Credential

Preliminary

Administrative Services Credential with in ternship

Accreditations California Board o(

Professional

Administrative Services Credential

Registered Nursing

Commission on

Pupil Personnel

Collegiate Nursing Education

Services Credential The Marital and Family Program is nationally

Centers and Institutes • Accounting Institute • Ahlers Center for International Busi ness • Children's Advocacy Institute • Center for Christian Spirituality • Center for Community Service learning • Center for Public Interest Law • Center for the Study of Latino/a Catholicism • Informat ion Technology Management Institute • Institute on Internationa l and Comparative Law • Institute for Law and Philosophy • International Center for Character Education

• International Institute for Family-Owned Business • Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and justice • l eadership Institute for Entrepreneurs • Manchester Child Development Center • Real Estate Insti tute • Supply Chain Management Institute • The Global Education Resource Center • The Transborder Institute • The Values Institu te

Dual Degree Programs J.D./M. B.A.

accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for

J.D./1.M.BA J.D./MAin

Marriage and Family Therapy Education .

International Relations

M.B.A./M.S.N. M.BA/M.S. in

Information Technology USD/ITESM M.B.A.