Preliminary Administrative Services Credential

Call: 831-582-3000
Visit: 5108 Fourth Avenue, Marina, CA 93933
Mail: 100 Campus Center, Seaside, CA 93955

The Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) prepares educators to become leaders in public school settings. Upon completion of all Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program coursework and requirements, candidates will be eligible to apply to the California Commission for Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. The Preliminary Administrative Services Credential authorizes the holder to serve as a school or district administrator.

Required Courses

EDL 610 - Leadership in P-12 Educational Organizations Units: 3
EDL 630 - Resource Leadership in P-12 Educational Organizations Units: 3
EDL 650 - Professional Learning and Growth Leadership Units: 3
EDL 660 - Field Experience Units: 1-6 *
MAE 642 - Multicultural Community Partnerships Units: 3
MAE 645 - Educational Policy and Advocacy for Students and Families in P-12 Units: 3
MAE 611 - Effective Practices in Instructional Coaching Units: 1-3
* EDL 660 must be taken taken twice, once each during the Fall and Spring Semesters.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to engage with and advocate for all stakeholders, within and outside the school, to foster an inclusive community and positive climate.
Demonstrate the ability to support and lead teaching and learning practices that promote student success by aligning resources and operations, developing the professional capacity of school personnel, and engaging in continued professional learning.
Demonstrate the ability to support continuous improvement of academic and non-academic offerings and school climate through the use of data, analysis of research-based practices, shared leadership, and family engagement.
Demonstrate the ability to act ethically, legally, and according to professional norms with reflective practice that supports academic success and well-being for all students.