Administration and Preliminary Administrative Services Credential

In an effort to process your application quickly, we only accept electronic application materials.

To apply for this program, please submit:

1. Your application for admission with a nonrefundable processing fee.
2. Official student transcripts safely and electronically via one of the following approved companies:
   • National Student Clearinghouse
   • Parchment
   • eSCRIP-SAFE
3. Two professional recommendations. The recommendation should attest to your competencies, personal character, and potential and/or ability as an educator.
4. A 1-2 page Statement of Educational Purpose addressing topics such as future career objectives, issues in education, and issues in educational leadership
5. A signed Supervisor\'s Consent Form indicating the support of the principal or supervising administrator under whom the administrative field work will be accomplished. The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing requires that administrative field work experiences be conducted under the guidance, supervision, and evaluation of a site administrator, who holds the administrative services credential in California, as well as a University advisor. The purpose of the consent form is to confirm the site administrator\'s willingness to plan with, supervise, counsel, and evaluate the applicant (this includes the applicant\'s experience and assignment).