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PASC and PASC with Master of Arts in Education

The Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC)

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.

Sample Schedule

• Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PDF)

Course Schedules

• All Course Schedules available here

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 file for a Certificate of Eligibility with the California Commission of Teacher Credentialing. 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 will earn a Professional Clear Administrative Services Credential.

PASC - MA in Education

The following courses complete the MA in Education:

• ED 6113 Foundations and Trends (3)
• ED 6100 Tests and Measurement (3)
• ED 6050 Research and Writing (3)

PASC Handbook