Administrative Services Credential (ASC): Preliminary and Intern

William Y. Marroquin, Ed.LD., Program Coordinator

Anthony Johnson, Ed.D., CalAPA Coordinator

Office: DBH 355
Phone: (209) 667-3334 or 3364

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

Admission into programs leading to licensure and credentialing does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or credential. Licensure and credentialing requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the CSU and requirements can change at any time. For example, licensure or credentialing requirements can include evidence of the right to work in the United States (e.g., social security number or tax payer identification number) or successfully passing a criminal background check. Students are responsible for determining whether they can meet licensure or credentialing requirements. The CSU will not refund tuition, fees, or any associated costs, to students who determine subsequent to admission that they cannot meet licensure or credentialing requirements. Information concerning licensure and credentialing requirements are available from the program coordinator.

Upon program completion, and five years of full-time certificated experience (see below), students will be eligible to apply for the a Certificate of Eligibility, which allows them to seek employment in an administrative position. When administrative employment is attained and requirements are met for the for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC), the student will be eligible to apply for the PASC.

Full time certificated experience:

Preliminary or clear teaching credential,
Pupil personnel services counseling credential,
Teacher librarian services credential,
Speech-language pathology services credential,
Clinical or rhabilitative services credential,
School nurse services credential,
Valid California license to practivce occipational therapy issues by the California Board of Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy Board of California, or
School psychology.

CSU Stanislaus School Administration program offers only the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. To clear the credential, the students must work with the district in which they are employed.

Information on Administrative Services Credential

Note: Students frequently obtain an advanced credential and an M.A. degree (especially in School Administration, since school districts may require administrators to hold an M.A. degree). 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:

Possess a baccalaureate degree.
Have at least a 2.5 GPA in the last 60 units earned.
Possess a valid teaching or service credential.

Application Procedures

The applicant must:

Complete the University application online (Cal State Apply), which includes:
- Upload a Letter of Sponsorship from your school of district administrator with the University Application.
- Upload proof of valid teaching or service credential to the University Applicaiton.
Submit Official transcripts to the University of college/university coursework of the last 60 units.
Submit the program application and application fees receipt to the Department of Advanced Studies in Education Office.

General Information

The minimum academic grade-point average for all courses leading to the Credential and/or MA degree is 3.0. The minimum acceptable grade for courses included in the MA degree is a “C”.
Final Requirements: To obtain the required recommendation for the advanced credential from Stanislaus State, 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. Pass each of the three cycles of the California Administrator Performance Assessment (CalAPA).
5. Hold a professional clear teaching or service credential.
6. Have 5 years of successful full-time teaching or service.
7. Submit a completed application to Credential Services and be recommended for the credential by the program’s Coordinator.

Note: Early registration is strongly recommended. Class size is limited; consequently, enrollment is not guaranteed.

Program Requirements:

Administrative Services Credential (ASC): Intern

The Administrative Services Credential (ASC): Intern Program allows school districts and county offices of education to appoint individuals to administrative positions before they complete the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program. The Internship shall be for at least one semester. The intern is supervised by both the University staff and the school district or county office of employment and continues the coursework at the University as required for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. The intern must adhere to all guidelines and complete all requirements as outlined in the Administrative Internship Agreement. The Internship credential is usually issued for a two-year period. The intern must complete the approved institutional program and pass all three cycles of the CalAPA within a two-year period or the period authorized by the credential.

Administrative Interns must remained continously enrolled at the university for the duration of their internship. Therefore, an intern who completes all required coursework but has not completed the state testing requirement must enroll in the following course each semester until all requirements have been completed:

EDAD 5808 - Administrative Intern Seminar (4 units)

Administrative Services Credential (ASC): Preliminary

The Preliminary Administrative Services Credential authorizes the holder to perform administrative services (such as certificated evaluation, student discipline, employee discipline, and instructional program evaluation and assessment) in California schools, Grades Pre-K, K-12, and Adult Education. The following courses are required in order to earn this credential at Stanislaus State:

(24 units)

EDAD 5801 - Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment 4 unit(s)
EDAD 5802 - School Personnel and School Finance 4 unit(s)
EDAD 5803 - The 21st Century Principal 4 unit(s)
EDAD 5804 - School Law 4 unit(s)
EDAD 5805 - Community Participation in Schools 4 unit(s)
EDAD 5806 - Practicum I 2 unit(s)
EDAD 5807 - Practicum II 2 unit(s)
Note: The CalAPA comprehensive examination option is retroactive for candidates who began the school administration program after July 1, 2018. The candidate is responsible for registering for the examination and paying all required fees.

Licensure/Credentialing Requirements

Admission into programs leading to licensure or credentialing does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or credential. Licensure or credential requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the CSU and requirements can change at any time. For example, licensure requirements can include evidence of the right to work in the United States (e.g., social security number or tax payer identification number) and successfully passing a criminal background check. Students are responsible for determining whether they can meet licensure or credentialing requirements. The CSU will not refund tuition, fees, or any associated costs, to students who determine subsequent to admission that they cannot meet licensure or credentialing requirements.

Professional licensure notification from the Chancellor’s Office.