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. To enter the administrative services internship program, you must register for a 1-unit course each semester ontop of the Administrative Services Preliminary Credential course-load.
Highlights
- Experienced and supportive university faculty
- Exposure to relevant, on-site challenges facing current administrators
- Our grads are sought by top districts
- Up to 6 units of credit may be transferred into program with approval
- Series of five courses and five correlating, supervised fieldwork experiences
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.
Program directors
Douglas S. Bartsch
Associate Dean, Program Director of Administrative Services, Visalia Campus
John Mendiburu, Ed.D.
Program Director of Administrative Services, Bakersfield Campus
Admission requirements
- Application form and fee
- Orientation interview with program director
- One current professional reference form
- Statement of intent
- Official transcripts verifying BA/BS degree
- Approved basic credential
- Official Verification of meeting the CBEST requirement
- Verification of current negative TB test (within 12 months)
- Request letter from LOA
- Verification of teaching experience
- Verification of employment as administrator
Course listing
Required Courses (24 Units)
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ADM 740 | Building Shared Vision and Leadership Capacity | 2 |
| ADM 741 | Developing Student Learning in a Standards-Based System | 4 |
| ADM 741A | Fieldwork: Developing Student Learning in a Standards-Based System | 2 |
| ADM 742 | Organizational Management in Support of Student Learning | 4 |
| ADM 742A | Fieldwork: Organizational Management in Support of Student Learning | 2 |
| ADM 743 | Meeting Diverse Needs of Family and Community | 2 |
| ADM 744 | Connecting the Broader Influences on Schools | 4 |
| ADM 744A | Fieldwork: Connecting the Broader Influences on Schools | 2 |
| ADM 745 | Digital Leadership in Schools | 2 |
Meets necessary California requirements for an entry-level administrative position in grades K-12.
Program details
Administrative Services Preliminary Credential
Delivery mode
On campus
Start dates
Fall (August)
Spring (January)
Summer (May)
Cost per unit
$650, $670 (effective 20-21)
Number of units
24
Locations
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Whether it was through an online forum, various class discussions or group presentations, Fresno Pacific helped prepare me for life as a school administrator. Not only was I challenged academically in my coursework, but I really valued the opportunities to learn alongside others.
Stephanie Gendron
- Administrative Services