Administrative Services Preliminary Credential (Tier I)
Overview
This credential serves as a valuable resource for graduates pursuing immediate opportunities in an entry-level administrative position. Courses meet the California requirements for placement into a first administrative position. The preliminary administrative services credential focuses on the needs of the school site administrator, emphasizing the establishment of a close relationship with teachers, school districts and the community.
Degree Program
Administrative Services ProgramOur Graduates
This credential serves as a valuable resource for graduates pursuing immediate opportunities in entry-level administrative positions. Courses meet the California requirements for placement in an administrative position in grades K-12 in the state of California.
Courses
The following courses are part of this program. Please speak with an admissions counselor for specific course information
- Building Shared Vision and Leadership Capacity
- Fieldwork: Building Shared Vision and Leadership Capacity
- Meeting Diverse Needs of Family and Community
- Fieldwork: Meeting Diverse Needs of Family and Community
- Developing Student Learning in a Standards-Based System
- Fieldwork: Developing Student Learning in a Standards-Based System
- Organizational Management in Support of Student Learning
- Fieldwork: Organizational Management in Support of Student Learning
- Connecting the Broader Influences on Schools
- Fieldwork: Connecting the Broader Influences on Schools
Unique Features
- Series of five courses and five correlating supervised fieldwork experiences
- Fieldwork interfaces with and relates directly to coursework
- Exposed to relevant, on-site challenges facing current administrators
- Up to six units of credit may be transferred into program with approval of program director and registrar
Admissions Requirements
- Application form and fee
- Orientation interview (meet with program director for education plan)
- Statement of intent (1-2 pages explaining your goals)
- Three references (see attached form below)
- Verification of passing the CBEST
- Approved basic credential
- Official transcript verifying BA/BS degree
- Letter of explanation if your GPA is under 2.75
Further Info
Total Units: 24
This credential takes four semesters to complete (if taking six units per semester), and online/blended courses are available.
To schedule an appointment or for additional information, call or email:
Fresno | Visalia | Bakersfield |
| Amanda Krum-Stovall 559-453-2282 amanda.krum@fresno.edu | Lauren Nikkel 559-302-4103 lauren.nikkel@fresno.edu | Front desk 661-617-4500 |
Program information and tuition subject to change.
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