Preliminary Administrative Services Credential

Earning your Preliminary Administrative Services Credential from HIU’s College of Education enables students to earn a credential for advancement to a career as an administrator in California public or private schools, grades preschool-12. The program provides a background in theory, principles, materials, and leadership strategies for successful application in school or district level settings.

During and following completion of the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential students will: 

• Become an advocate of the school community
• Become visionary leaders in the learning community
• Grow as insightful administrators showcasing lifelong learning

Career Opportunities

• Assistant Principal K-12 Public and Private Schools
• College or University Administrators
• Director Preschool and Charter Schools
• Principal K-12 Public and Private Schools
• School Board Member or Trustee
• Superintendent
• Teacher

Education students seeking the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential must meet the following requirements: 

• Possess a valid California CLEAR credential. 
• Five years of full-time experience. 
• Basic Writing Skills Requirement - contact College of Education Credential Analyst for specifics. 
• Verify employment in an administrative position on form CL-777 or Verification of Fieldwork. 
• Passing score on the California Administrator Performance Assessment (CalAPA).

The Preliminary Administrative Services Credential will be completed after 24 units and consists of the following course sequence: 

Category 1: Servant Leadership in a Diverse Society

• EDU5540 Educational Administration - 3 units
• EDU6490 School and Community Relations in a Diverse Society -  3 units 
• EDU6100 Instructional Leadership -  3 units 

Category 2: Policy, Finance, and Legal Aspects of Education

• EDU6610 Financial Aspects of Education - 3 units 
• EDU6620 Legal Aspects of Education- 3 units
• EDU6630 Education Policy and Governance - 3 units

Category 3: Field Experiences

• EDU6801 Directed Administrative Field Experience A - 1 unit
• EDU6811 Directed Administrative Field Experience B - 1 unit 
• EDU6821 Directed Administrative Field Experience C - 1 unit 

Category 4: Electives

Choose from one of the following: 

• EDU5610 Contemporary Issues in Education - 3 units
• EDU5850 Education Research for Effective Teaching and Learning - 3 units

CTC Accreditation:

HIU’s Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program has been approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). This additional professional accreditation supplements the University’s regional accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

Financial aid is available!

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