Organization & Leadership, Preliminary Administrative Services Credential, EdD

Why Join USF’s Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program?

• Because you know being an effective school leader requires a high-touch, high-quality program
• Because you want a program that connects you to a community of peers, expert practitioners, and faculty that share your commitment to building and sustaining schools for social justice
• Because you’re willing to invest in a program that supports your leadership development for years
• Because our faculty are experienced school leaders who use research and theory to provide real-life training
• Because you know the impact leadership has on a school community

Requirements

• Applicants must meet the Basic Skills Requirement by verification of your bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Applicants must hold ONE of the following credentials/licenses:
  • A valid California clear or life teaching credential requiring a bachelor’s degree and a program of professional preparation, including student teaching; or
  • A valid California clear or life Designated Subjects Teaching Credential, provided the holder also possesses a bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally-accredited college or university or
  • A valid clear or life California Pupil Personnel Services Credential, Teacher Librarian Services Credential, Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential, Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential, or a School Nurse Services Credential, requiring a bachelor’s degree and a program of professional preparation, including field practice or the equivalent. or
  • A valid California license to practice occupational therapy issued by the California Board of Occupational Therapy or a valid license to practice physical therapy issued by the Physical Therapy Board of California
• Applicants must be able to verify a minimum of four years (4) of successful, full-time experience in a public, non-public, or private school. Experience may be in teaching, pupil personnel work, librarianship, health services, clinical, rehabilitative services, occupational therapy or physical therapy, or a combination of teaching and school services equal to four years. Substitute or part-time service does not apply.