Administrative Services Professional Credential (Tier II)

Overview

The professional administrative services credential is competency-based with an emphasis on practicality. Students who wish to enter the second tier of the professional administrative services program must have an administrative position requiring the preliminary administrative credential. The requirements for the second tier of the professional administrative services credential include coursework, school site experiences, seminars, internships and/or participation. Prior to beginning the professional services credential program, you must meet with the program director. A five-year time period is granted to complete the second tier.

Our Graduates

This credential serves as a valuable resource for graduates continuing opportunities in entry-level administrative positions. Courses meet 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

Unique Features

  • Series of two or three courses and two options
  • Fieldwork relates directly to coursework
  • Exposed to relevant, on-site challenges facing current administrators

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 form below)
  • Approved basic credential
  • Verification of employment in a position requiring an administrative credential
  • Official transcript verifying BA/BS degree
  • Letter of explanation if your GPA is under 2.75
Your admissions counselor may require you review the following documents during your application.

Further Info

Total Units: 4 - 7
This credential takes two or three semesters to complete and online 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.