Preliminary Administrative Services Credential

With this preliminary administrative services credential, the focus is on the needs of the school-site administrator, emphasizing the establishment of a close relationship with teachers, school districts and the community. You will gain hands-on experience with supervised fieldwork. 

Please See Overview of Program Courses and Calendar

To enter the administrative services internship program, you must register for a 1-unit course each semester on top of the Administrative Services Preliminary Credential course-load.

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Program Highlights

• Experienced and supportive university faculty
• Exposure to relevant, on-site challenges facing current administrators
• Coursework designed to prepare students for Cal APA
• Live interactive classes via Zoom
• For a detailed program brochure, click here

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Faculty

Catalog

Program Director: Doug Bartsch, M.A.

This program prepares candidates to be student-centered, ethical, and effective leaders in California schools and school districts.   The program meets California requirements to be eligible for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and service in administrative positions in grades Pre-K-12/Adult school systems.

Fresno Pacific University Education Unit's Mission 

Fresno Pacific University's Education Unit seeks to prepare educators whose calling is to be scholars, peacemakers, professionals, and leaders who carry out the beliefs of the Fresno Pacific University Idea in their diverse educational settings. 

The Fresno Pacific Idea 

The Fresno Pacific Idea reflects the university's interpretation of what it means to be a community of learners committed to a distinctive vision of Christian higher education. The Idea serves as a center for reflection and action and as a guide for forming a vision of the future. Rooted in the past and continuously re-shaped by the present, the Idea provides a foundation for the university's understanding of itself and of the mission to which it is called. 

Program Overview

The program competencies of the preliminary credential are clustered into a series of six courses and three fieldwork experiences. The coursework scope and sequence are developed to provide a balance between theory and practice. The fieldwork interfaces with the California Administrator Assessment (CalAPA) and relates directly to the concepts and skills appropriate to a particular course. The fieldwork projects deal with actual, on-site work of school administrators. 

This 24 unit program leads to a certificate of eligibility (24 units) or a preliminary administrative services credential (if the candidate is offered a position requiring an administrative services credential).

Required Courses (24 Units)

• ADM 740 - Building Shared Vision and Leadership Capacity Credits 2
• ADM 741 - Developing Student Learning in a Standards-Based System Credits 4
• ADM 741A - Fieldwork: Developing Student Learning in a Standards-Based System Credits 2
• ADM 742 - Organizational Management in Support of Student Learning Credits 4
• ADM 742A - Fieldwork: Organizational Management in Support of Student Learning Credits 2
• ADM 743 - Meeting Diverse Needs of Family and Community Credits 2
• ADM 744 - Connecting the Broader Influences on Schools Credits 4
• ADM 744A - Fieldwork: Connecting the Broader Influences on Schools Credits 2
• ADM 745 - Digital Leadership in Schools Credits 2

Note:

Meets necessary California requirements for an entry-level administrative position in grades K-12.

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Ready to take the next step?

To be considered for admission for the preliminary administration services credential program, please submit the following items:

• Program Interview: Before submitting an application, candidates are required to meet with the 
  program coordinator.
  • To schedule an interview, please email Graduate.Studies@fresno.edu or call 559-453-3690.
• Completed Application for Admission and $45 non-refundable application fee.
• Official college/university transcript(s) verifying receipt of a bachelor’s degree
  from a regionally accredited institution and any post-baccalaureate work.
  • If you are currently finishing up your degree, please submit current transcript.
    • A final transcript will need to be submitted before you may enroll in classes.
  • Transcripts can be sent electronically by your institution to trans.evaluator@fresno.edu
    or via mail in an envelope sealed by your institution to:
    • Fresno Pacific University
      Office of the Registrar
      1717 S. Chestnut Ave.
      Fresno, CA 93702
• If your cumulative GPA for your bachelor’s degree is below a 3.0 (4.0 scale), a letter of explanation is required.
• Reference Form and Letter – One reference is required for the administrative services credential program. This reference should be completed by a professional colleague or supervisor who can attest to your qualifications. In addition to the form, a letter of recommendation detailing your leadership skills, professional experience and readiness for this credential program should be submitted.
• Statement of Intent – Provide a 1-2 page written statement explaining your interest in the program, long-term goals and your experience in the field.
• Summary of Education – Related Experience: Provide a list of your credentials held and a 
  resume of your education-related roles.
• Approved Basic Credential.
• Verification of current negative TB test (within 12 months) (Preliminary and Intern only).
• For students seeking a clear administrative services credential, a program interview is 
  required before submitting an application.
  • To schedule an interview, please email Graduate.Studies@fresno.edu or call 559-453-3690.

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Office of Graduate Studies

Phone: 559-453-3690

Email: Graduate.Studies@fresno.edu

Cost & Financial Aid

Student Financial Services

Phone: 559-453-2041

Fax: 559-453-5595

Cashier: 559-453-5586

Toll free: 866-321-7502

FAFSA code: 001253

Email: sfs@fresno.edu

Tuition & Fees

**Please note: Students enrolled in the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential are ineligible
to receive Title IV Aid.

Career Opportunities

This credential is designed specifically for educators entering into school administration. It meets all requirements for an entry-level administrative position in grades K-12 in the state of California.

Career Development Center

Phone: 559-453-2073

Email: career.services@fresno.edu

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