The Educational Administration Program is open to qualified applicants seeking a Preliminary California Administrative Services Credential (Tier 1) or a Clear California Administrative Services Credential (Tier 2)
Administrative Services Tier 1 Credential
(optional M.A. in Education Administration)
The Tier 1 Program consists of 36 quarter-units of classroom preparation for those interested in public or private school administration at the K-12 level. Upon completion, the candidate will receive a recommendation for a Certificate of Eligibility, or a Preliminary Credential upon employment as a school administrator.
Candidates may also pursue a Master's degree in Educational Administration with an additional 9 quarter-units of coursework (three 3-credit courses).
Prerequisites: Candidates for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential must:
- Have a minimum 3.0 grade point average in post-baccalaureate work
- Hold a valid teaching or Pupil Personnel Credential
- Provide evidence of passing the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)
- Present evidence of three years of successful teaching or pupil personnel work
Please contact our Admissions Counselor (ecpadmissions@scu.edu) for additional admission requirements.
- Administrative Services Tier 1 Credential Program Plan (pdf)
- Administrative Services Tier 1 Credential w/ M.A. Program Plan (pdf)
- Administrative Services Handbook (pdf)
Your preliminary Administrative Services Credential functions on the same timeline as your prerequisite credential. Renewal of prerequisite credential is recommended prior to filing for your Administrative Services Tier 1 Credential.
Administrative Services Tier 2 Credential
For individuals who currently hold a Administrative Services Tier 1 Credential and are employed in an administrative position, Santa Clara University offers an opportunity for candidates to achieve a Clear (Tier 2) Administrative Services Credential. This program is entirely field based, addresses the California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders, and is designed to provide candidates with practical, job-related experience. The program consists of 14 quarter units and has been approved by the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).
- Administrative Services Tier 2 Credential Program Plan (pdf)
How to file for your Administrative Services Credential (pdf)
Education Administration Faculty Advisor:
Dr. Susan Charles
Lecturer in Education Coordinator, Educational Administration Program
scharles@scu.edu
Senior Records and Credentials Analyst:
Minh Virasak
mvirasak@scu.edu
For Admissions Questions Contact:
ECP Admissions
