Administrative Services Credential (ASC): Preliminary and Intern

John Borba, Ed.D., Program Coordinator

Office: DBH 348A
Phone: (209) 667-3260 or 3364

The Administrative Services Credential (ASC) is an advanced credential offered through the Department of Advanced Studies in Education .

Upon program completion, and five years of full-time certificated experience such as teaching, school counseling, school psychology, or other appropriate education experience, students will be issued a Certificate of Eligibility, which allows them to seek employment in an administrative position. When administrative employment is attained, the Preliminary ASC document is issued and the holder must meet the requirements for the Professional Clear ASC within five years.

Information on Advanced Credentials

Note: Frequently, students obtain an advanced credential and the M.A. degree (especially in School Administration, since school districts may require its administrators to possess both). When seeking the advanced credential in conjunction with the M.A. degree, the student is subject to the regulations described on the appropriate M.A. degree page, as well as those which follow. When seeking an advanced credential only, the student is subject to the following regulations:

Prerequisites

To be considered for admission to the Administrative Services Credential (ASC) program, the applicant must:

1. Possess a baccalaureate degree.
2. Have earned at least a 2.75 GPA in the last 60 units earned.
3. Possess a valid teaching or service credential.
4. 2 years of full-time certificated experience preferred.

Application Procedures

The applicant must:

1. Complete the University Admission form including required transcripts of college/university coursework of the last 60 units.
2. Submit program application and receipt for program application fee to the Department of Advanced Studies in Education Office.
3. Submit a Letter of Sponsorship from Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Director, or Principal to the department office.
4. Submit proof of a valid teaching or service credential to the department office.
5. Participate in, and pass, Entry Interview.
6. Be fully admitted to the School Administration Credential program.

General Information

1. Grade Requirements: Students seeking an advanced credential are expected to maintain a GPA of 3.0 while in the program. The minimum acceptable grade for a credential course is a C.
2. Final Requirements: To obtain the required recommendation for the advanced credential from CSU Stanislaus, the student must:
   1. Complete all of the coursework required in the Credential program.
   2. Demonstrate competency in the knowledge and skill areas of the program.
   3. Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 for all coursework required for the credential.
   4. Hold a professional clear base credential
   5. Have 5 years of successful full-time teaching or service.
   6. Submit a completed application to the Credential Services (DBH 303) and make payment as directed. Be recommended for the credential by the Coordinator of the program.

Note: Early registration is strongly recommended. Limits are placed on class size; consequently, enrollment is not guaranteed.