Eligibility for admission to the Professional Administrative Services
Credential requires candidates to possess a valid Preliminary Administrative
Services Credential and be employed in a position requiring that credential.
The Professional Administrative Services Credential is comprised of
24 units from the courses below.
Core Curriculum | 12 Units
Professional Credential Induction Seminar
Development of an individualized plan to meet the requirements for the
Professional Administrative Services Credential. Includes analysis of prior
academic and professional experiences, development of a set of goals and activities,
identification of a mentor, and initiation of the journal-keeping process
central to the Professional Administrative Services Credential program. Enrollment
is limited to students in the Professional Administrative Services Credential
program.
Professional Credential Assessment Seminar
Comprehensive assessment of Professional Administrative Credential candidates'
completion of their individual program plans prior to recommendation for the
credential. Review of transcripts, journals and attainment of individualized
plan goals and activities. Enrollment is limited to students in the Professional
Administrative Services Credential program.
Professional Practice of Educational Leadership (A)
Field-based applications of research, knowledge and skills developed as
part of the individualized induction plan organized to address principles
and concepts of administrative practice centered on the themes of a) organizational
and cultural environment, b) dynamics of strategic issues management, c) ethical
and reflective leadership, d) analysis and development of public policy, e)
management of information systems, and f) management of human and fiscal resources.
Includes maintenance of a journal containing observation, documentation and
analysis of current issues and reflections on professional practice and personal
growth. Enrollment is limited to students in the Professional Administrative
Services Credential program.
Professional Practice of Educational Leadership (B)
Continuation of field-based applications of research, knowledge and skills
developed as part of the individualized induction plan organized to address
principles and concepts of administrative practice centered on the themes
of a) organizational and cultural environment, b) dynamics of strategic issues
management, c) ethical and reflective leadership, d) analysis and development
of public policy, e) management of information systems, and f) management
of human and fiscal resources. Includes maintenance of a journal containing
observation, documentation and analysis of current issues and reflections
on professional practice and personal growth. Academic coursework may be substituted
as approved in the Professional Credential Induction Seminar. Enrollment is
limited to students in the Professional Administrative Services Credential
program.
Electives | 12 Units
12 units of electives selected to meet individual professional goals.
