Gladys L. Benerd School of Education
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
About the Credential
Credential holders are eligible to serve in all administrative and supervisory positions in California public schools.
These include site level and district office administrators, such as: principals, assistant principals, program directors, assistant superintendents and superintendents.
Admission Information
Admission to this program is a holistic decision, and is based on the following:
- Admission to the
Graduate School, with graduate standing requiring the possession of a baccalaureate degree - Application to department chair and subsequent approval by department
- Possession of a valid basic teaching credential or a services credential with a specialization in pupil personnel, health or librarian services as specified in the State of California Education Code, and verification of three years of successful full-time experience utilizing the qualifying credential
- Written verification of desirable personal and professional characteristics for administrative service
- Passing score on the California Basic Skills Educational Test (CBEST)
- An overall grade point average of at least 3.0 in credential courses
Course Requirements
21 units (all of the following):
- EADM 276, Seminar: Educational Planning, Delivery, and Assessment, 3 units
- EADM 278, Educational Organizations and Diverse Constituencies, 3 units
- EADM 280, School Law & Legal Processes, 3 units
- EADM 283, School Finance and Business Administration, 3 units
- EADM 286, Administration of Human Resources, 3 units
- EADM 289, Educational Leadership, 3 units
- EADM 292, Field Experience, 3 units (1 unit per semester)
Note: By completing a Master of Arts Degree Core of twelve (12) additional units, the student may obtain the Master of Arts Degree in Educational Administration and Leadership and the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential.
Culminating Experience
Successful completion of administrative field experiences, a learning portfolio, and an exit interview.
Additional Information
For additional information, please contact 
Dr. Dennis Brennan, Department Chair.
Department of Educational Administration and Leadership
Gladys L. Benerd School of Education
3601 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95211
Phone: (209) 946-2580
Fax: (209) 946-3110
In This Section
- Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (B.A.L.S.) (Diversified Major) (Elementary Education/Multiple Subject - K-8)
- B.A.L.S. Pedagogy Major (for International Students)
- EdPro2 (Evening Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Program)
- M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction
- M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
- M.A. in Special Education
- Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction
- Multiple Subject (Elementary Education) Credential
- Single Subject (Secondary Education) Credential
- Education Specialist Credential: Mild/Moderate Level I or II or Moderate/Severe Level I or II
- M.A. in Educational Administration and Leadership (with Optional Preliminary Administrative Services Credential)
- M.A. in Educational Administration and Leadership with Student Affairs Emphasis
- Ed.D. in Educational Administration and Leadership
- Ed.D. in Educational Administration and Leadership with Community College/Higher Education Emphasis
- Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
- Administrative Services Intern Credential
- Professional Clear Administrative Services Credential
- Ed.S. (Education Specialist) in School Psychology
- Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, with an emphasis in school psychology