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                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Visit the National University School of Education's National Board Certification Information page for an overview of the many university options for National Board candidates.  While there, explore the National University School of Education site where you will discover:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • That National University has, over the past ten years, prepared more credentialed teachers than any other single institution of higher education in California
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • That National University is the only university with a comprehensive NBCT program, director, faculty, and funding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • That National University has earned a 10-year accreditation term from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges--the longest term that can be granted to an institution of higher education!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Much, much more!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    National University Mission

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Making lifelong learning opportunities accessible

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Quality, access, relevance, accelerated pace, affordability, and community are the core values that shape the National University mission and our commitment to you.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    The Mission of National University

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    National University is dedicated to making lifelong learning opportunities accessible, challenging, and relevant to a diverse student population. Its aim is to facilitate educational access and academic excellence through exceptional management of University operations and resources, innovative delivery systems and student services, and relevant programs that are learner-centered, success-oriented, and responsive to technology.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    National University's central purpose is to promote continuous learning by offering a diversity of instructional approaches, by encouraging scholarship, by engaging in collaborative community service, and by empowering its constituents to become responsible citizens in an interdependent, pluralistic, global community.

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