Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC)

Program Details

If you are an educator seeking to influence change at the administrative level and ready for a flexible, supportive learning environment, this program is designed for you! Our PASC Program is an 11-month comprehensive training pathway, designed to prepare aspiring educational leaders to thrive in K-12 school administration. Whether you're aiming to become a school principal, assistant principal, or other administrative roles, this program equips you with the skills and knowledge to lead with vision, integrity, and equity.

Who Are the Best Candidates?

• Passionate educators who aspire to transition into leadership roles within K-12 schools.
• Educators motivated to make a broader impact on school communities by enhancing their leadership skills and understanding of educational policies.
• Candidates ready to take on the challenges of school administration, committed to promoting equity and student success, and eager to engage in practical, hands-on leadership experiences.
• Those who hold a valid California teaching credential and have a minimum of four years of full-time teaching experience or pupil personnel service experience.

Cohorts & Schedule

SUMMER 2025 COHORT!

• Deadline to apply: April 28, 2025
• Orientation: May 10, 2025
• Courses start: May 13, 2025
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FALL 2025 COHORT!

• Deadline to apply: August 12, 2025
• Orientation: August 16, 2025
• Courses start: August 26, 2025
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Tuition & Other Costs

• Program cost: $8,000. A $500 non-refundable deposit is required upon admission.
• Application fee: $75
• Additional costs may include books, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) fees, and other service charges.

Why Choose Our Program

• Comprehensive Curriculum: You’ll gain in-depth knowledge in key areas such as visionary and instructional leadership, management of learning environments, professional growth facilitation, and navigating educational policies.
• Practical Experience: Our program offers hands-on administrative experience through fieldwork and real-world projects.
• Supportive Learning Environment: Our program connects you with experienced mentors and a supportive network of educators.
• Flexible Learning: Online sessions provide the flexibility to balance work, life, and studies.
• Experienced Faculty: Learn from current and former school superintendents and prominent educational leaders.
• CalAPA Preparation: Comprehensive support for the California Administrator Performance Assessment (CalAPA).

Required Course Work

The PASC program consists of six core courses that provide a comprehensive foundation in school leadership and administration:

• EDA 631: Visionary Leadership
• EDA 632: Professional Learning
• EDA 633: Instructional Leadership
• EDA 634: Management of Learning Environment and Ethics
• EDA 635: Facilitating Teacher Growth
• EDA 636: Education Policy, Systems, and Community Leadership

Required Fieldwork/Internship

The California Administrator Performance Assessment (CalAPA) is a required component of the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) program, designed to assess the readiness of aspiring school administrators to lead in K-12 educational settings.

Application Process

Eligibility Requirements

• Valid California teaching credential or service credential
• Minimum of four years of full-time certificated experience in a public or private school. This experience may be teaching, pupil personne​l work, librarianship, health services, clinical or rehabilitation services.

Applying for PASC

Please check the required documents and follow the instructions on the application page. Once you have the documents ready, please complete the online application. ​ ​​​​Admissions decisions will be communicated via email. Upon acceptance, you will receive instructions on how to register for courses, complete enrollment, ​and pay the $500 non-refundable tuition deposit.​​

Learn more and apply!