Clear Administrative Services Credential

The program is designed for new administrators to meet the performance standards of the California Clear Administrative Services Credential. The credential licenses holders to perform all administrative and supervisory services in grades prekindergarten–12 in California public or private schools.

The Clear Administrative Services Credential is valid for a period of five years, and is renewable by submitting the normal application and fee to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).

Admission to the Program

A Master’s degree
A valid Preliminary (Tier 1) Administrative Services Credential
A valid basic credential used to obtain the Preliminary (Tier 1) Administrative Services Credential
Two (2) positive recommendation letters, including one from the mentor
Verification of employment as an administrator
Passing score on UNIV 400, The Writing Proficiency Examination (WPE) or acceptable alternative by petition.
Passing score on California Basic Educational SkillsTest (CBEST)

Minimum Credential Requirements (16 units)

The following requirements are subject to change without notice. Students should consult the division for current requirements. Minimal requirements for issuance of the Clear Administrative Services Credential include:

A Master’s degree
Successful completion of all required courses
A valid Preliminary (Tier I) Administrative Services Credential
A valid basic credential used to obtain the Preliminary (Tier I) Administrative Services Credential
Two (2) positive recommendation letters, including one from the mentor
Two (2) years of successful full-time experience as an administrator with Preliminary (Tier I) Administrative Services Credential
Passing score on UNIV 400, The Writing Proficiency Examination (WPE) or acceptable alternative by petition.
Passing score on California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST)

Required Courses (12 units)

Elective Courses (4-36 units)

Each candidate takes one or more electives based on the induction plan developed with the advisor and the mentor.

EDAD 598 - Graduate Directed Study (1–4) (4 units)
EDAD 582 - Practicum: Field Work (3)
Other electives, including 120 hours of administrative non-university activities, may be selected with the approval of adviser.

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