The Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) prepares candidates for leadership roles in public and private schools. The PASC program focuses on building vision for education, developing skills in communication and public relations, building community collaborations, serving communities of diversity, creating curriculum and instruction that leads to high achievement, and management of schools and budgets. Field experience is thorough and practical.

The Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program provides professional preparation for successful teachers interested in school leadership. This credential is required for all public school administrators in California.

• Program Requirements (22)

  • ED 6120 Leadership in Vision and Change (3)
  • ED 6135 Leadership in Curriculum, Instruction and Supervision (3)
  • ED 6140 Leadership in Law, Personnel and Fiscal Management (4)
  • ED 6150 Leadership in Communications, Public Relations, and Politics (3)
  • ED 6155 Leadership in Technology and School Management (1)
  • ED 6156 Leadership in Technology and Research (1)
  • ED 6157 Leadership in Technology and Assessment (1)
  • ED 6160 Leadership in Organizational Management (3)
  • ED 6700 Leadership in Diversity Issues in the Schools (3)

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be issued a Certificate of Eligibility. The Preliminary Credential will be issued when students obtain their first position requiring an Administrative Services Credential. This credential is valid for five years, during which time it is expected the candidate earn a Professional Clear Administrative Services Credential.

PASC Handbook