Administrative Services Credential

The Administrative Services Credential Program at CSU Dominguez Hills is designed to prepare educators for leadership positions in elementary and secondary schools and certain district level positions. The program is comprised of two tiers. The first tier, the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential, authorizes service in positions serving grades kindergarten through 12. A valid Preliminary Administrative Services Credential is required for admission to the second tier (Professional Administrative Services Credential program). Before the Professional Administrative Services Credential can be granted, the candidate must be employed in a position requiring a valid Administrative Services Credential for a minimum of two years. Every effort is made to integrate credential and master's degree program for the benefit of the students.

Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (33 units)

This program is a standards based program for urban school leaders.

Admission Requirements

1. Three years full-time teaching experience in a public or private school or three years experience in pupil personnel services.
2. A 3.0 grade point average in last 60 units of college work, a score of 500 or better on the MAT or a score of 1000 or better on the GRE, General Aptitude Test.
3. Possession of a valid California Teaching Credential or Pupil Personnel Services Credential.
4. Attendance at an orientation and two confidential recommendations, one being from the applicant's site supervisor.

Requirements

A.  Required Courses (26 units):

Additional requirements for Preliminary Administrative Services Credential:

Pass California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)

Must receive a B or better in each credential course.

Professional Administrative Services Credential (14 units)

Admission Requirements

1. Possession of a valid California Preliminary Administrative Services Credential.
2. Pass California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST).
3. A position that is 100% out of the classroom, and requires a preliminary administrative services credential.
4. The recommendation of CSU Dominguez Hills, verifying completion of professional standards and 2 years of administrative experience. All work must be completed while the applicant is employed in a position requiring the preliminary administrative services credential.

Authorization

To serve as a superintendent, deputy superintendent, assistant superintendent, principal, assistant principal, supervisor, consultant, coordinator director, dean, instructional specialist, or in an equivalent or intermediate level administrative position.

Required Courses