Santa Clara University

Program
The program includes three 5-quarter-unit foundation courses in leadership, instruction, and management, and five 3-quarter-unit courses in law and politics, finance, human resources, community relations, communications, and technology. Students are also expected to complete or have completed or have relevant experience working with individuals who exhibit differences in learning abilities. Students are further required to enroll in 6 quarter-units of administrative field experiences (practicum) in which students undertake projects and activities in which they will have a related direct experience in leadership and decision making.

Internship Program
The internship program is designed for those who have been hired in the capacity of full-time administrators due to employment shortages or the lack of available qualified certificated persons holding the credential. As interns, the program includes the same academic program as listed above, plus six quarter units of field work designed for and by the student, the University representative, and the mentor (supervisor) from the district. Specialized assistance is provided for this student in the completion of the program due to the workload and the lack of pre-training (academic and field) prior to the appointment.

Prerequisites for Credential and Internship Program
Candidates for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and the Internship Credential must a) demonstrate a 3.0 grade point average in post-baccalaureate work, b) hold a valid teaching or pupil personnel credential, and c) present evidence of three years of successful teaching or pupil personnel work. Within two quarters of course work, candidate must have received a passing score on the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST). However, those applying for the Administrative Intern Program must complete the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) and file a Certificate of Clearance with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing prior to receiving the Internship credential.

Course Requirements

• EDUC 360-Foundations in Educational Leadership (5 units) 
• EDUC 361-Foundations in Instructional Program Iimprovements (5 units)
• EDUC 362-Foundations in Organizational and School Management (5 units)
• EDUC 363-Law,, Governance, Policy, and Politics (3 units)
• EDUC 364-Fiscal and Business Services Administration (3 units)
• EDUC 365-Human Resource Administration (3 units)
• EDUC 366-Community, Business, and Public Relations (3 units)
• EDUC 367 or 368-Field Experiences (Practicum) or Field Work (Internship) (3-6 units)
• EDUC 369-Action Research (3 units)

Elective Courses (9 units) from the following

• EDUC 371-Administering Inclusive Schools (3 units)
• EDUC 372-Politics and Marketing Strategies in School Administration (formerly Polictics: School Boards and Administration) (3 units)
• EDUC 373-Politics and Marketing Strategies in School Administration (formerly Polictics: School Boards and Administration) (3 units)
• EDUC 374-Current Issues in Administration (3 units)
• EDUC 375-Cultural Diversity and Educational Equity (3 units)