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Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
Master of Arts in Education; School District Leadership Option 2
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Preliminary Administrative Services Credential

Preliminary Administrative Services Credential

In order to become an administrator in California K-12 public schools, candidates need to gain the competencies and meet the standards required by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). The following courses are approved by the CCTC to attain a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. 

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Program Types

Credential, Certificate

Mode of Study

Online

Department

Leadership and Higher Education

School / College

School of Education

The Administrative Services Credential authorizes the holder to provide the following services in grades 12 and below, including preschool, and in classes organized primarily for adults:

  • Develop, coordinate, and assess instructional programs.
  • Evaluate certificated and classified personnel.
  • Provide students’ discipline, including but not limited to, suspension and expulsion.
  • Provide certificated and classified employees discipline, including but not limited to, suspension, dismissal, and reinstatement.
  • Supervise certificated and classified personnel.
  • Manage school site, district, or county level fiscal services.
  • Recruit, employ, and assign certificated and classified personnel.
  • Develop, coordinate, and supervise student support services, including but not limited to extracurricular activities, pupil personnel services, health services, library services, and technology support services.

Choose your path

The coursework and field experience segments of the program are delivered in a prescribed sequence. Pathways are recommended for timely program completion. 

Credential Only 2 Semesters 15 Units
Ed.D with Credential 3-4 Years 60 Units

To learn more about this credential, view the current university catalog.

Fieldwork

Fieldwork plays a vital role in helping students gain hands-on experience, build professional networks, and develop a strong professional identity. The School of Education maintains a robust connection with the community and is always seeking to expand partnerships.

If you're interested in collaborating with the School of Education as a community partner or seeking opportunities to complete fieldwork in a specific school, district, or community, we encourage you to reach out. Please contact the Office of Licensures and Credentialing for more information.

Program information

  1. Completed application (no application fee required)
  2. Evidence of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
  3. Evidence of a 3.0 undergraduate GPA or an approved petition
  4. One (1) official transcript issued by the Registrar of each institution attended, sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions
  5. Two (2) letters of recommendation from faculty or professionals who know your work
  6. Personal Statement: Essay of 500 words describing personal experience and interests in relationship to educational administration
  7. Certificate of Clearance 
  8. Meet the Basic Skills Requirement
  9. Clear or Life Credential
    To be eligible for admission to the credential program or Ed.D. with credential program, students must possess a clear or life credential and have completed at least three years of full-time teaching or professional service (related to their credential) before beginning the program.
      • A valid clear or life California credential
      • Teacher Credential with English Learner Authorization
      • Pupil Personnel Services Credential
      • Teacher Librarian Services Credential
      • Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential
      • Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential
      • School Nurse Services Credential
  10. Evidence of at least three years of full-time teaching or professional service. Full-time service means service for a minimum of four hours per day for at least three-fourths of the total days in the school year. Substitute or part-time service does not apply.
  11. GRE scores (optional)

*Students who do not have the minimum GPA must submit a GPA petition to the School of Education along with 2 additional letters of recommendation from different academicians/professionals. 

The coursework of the programs is delivered in a prescribed sequence. Pathways are recommended for timely program completion.

Graduate application deadlines
Fall Term

Priority 1 Deadline: January 15
Priority 2 Deadline: June 1

Note
Most graduate program applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications submitted after the Priority 2 deadline will be reviewed based upon program capacity.
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