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California Service Credential in Administrative Service
Master of Arts in Education; School District Leadership Option 2
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California Service Credential in Administrative Service

California Service Credential in Administrative Service

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. 

Program Types

Credential, Certificate

Mode of Study

On Campus

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 3 Semesters/1 year 18 Units
Ed.D with Credential 3-4 Years 60 Units

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

Program Pathways

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

Graduate application deadlines
Upcoming
Spring 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2025. Students are encouraged to submit their application by the priority application date in order to expedite processing and ensure a smooth enrollment experience.
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