Catholic School Leadership Program

The future of Catholic education in the region of North Texas is very dependent upon the quality of our schools leadership. For our schools to effectively move into the 21st Century, we must be prepared with a new breed of Catholic educator ready to meet the demands and unknown challenges that may be encountered.

Father Leonard Callahan, former Superintendent of the Diocese of Dallas

The University of Dallas is committed to providing professional programs at the graduate level which are capable of fostering critical reflection upon the ends governing the profession, of providing the knowledge and skills required for its practice, and of preparing students for principled and moral leadership in their professions. In the spirit of this commitment the University of Dallas in consultation with the Diocese of Dallas has developed the Catholic School Leadership Program.

The Catholic School Leadership Program offers a certificate and degree option.

Certificate in Catholic School Leadership

The certificate program requires the following six (6) graduate courses:

• The Catholic School Principal
  
• Non-Public School Finance and Development
  
• Non-Public School Law
  
• Instructional Leadership
  
• Organizational Leadership and Planning
  
• Internship

This certificate and a Master's degree fulfills the administrator requirements of the Texas Catholic Conference and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Master of Arts in Catholic Schools Leadership

This program is offered through the School of Ministry(IRPS). The degree requires thirty-six semester hours of graduate credit. The curriculum includes the six courses in the certificate program (listed above) and 18 credit hours from selected courses in the School of Ministry program.

For more information please contact Dr. James Klassen:

Phone:972-721-5234 or e-mail: klassen@udallas.edu