Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC)
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) with the option to earn the Masters in Educational Leadership
Cal State Apply Application Opens
October 1, 2024-June 1, 2025
Department Application: October 15, 2024-June 1, 2025
Application Deadline for Cohort Preference: March 1, 2025. Applicants who submit the Department Application by this date will be given priority preference for their cohort choice--Hayward or Concord.
Application Deadline: June 1, 2025
Start Term
Fall 2025
Program Duration
1 Year (2 Semesters) to complete coursework for Preliminary Administrative Services Credential eligibility/2 years (Optional) to complete Masters in Educational Leadership
Program Completed
PASC Credential Coursework (1 Year)/Masters in Educational Leadership (second year is optional)
School districts throughout the Bay Area are working with CSU, East Bay with the goal of developing leadership core within districts' teacher force and building capacity in our schools. Year 1 cohorts are offered in a variety of locations starting in the fall semester. With the course work offered within a district or at another geographically convenient location, this accelerated one-year program provides multiple leadership development opportunities.
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Bay Area school districts collaborate with the Department of Educational Leadership in the College of Education and Allied Studies at Cal State East Bay to further develop the capacity of their employees to better serve students. Our program consists of a field-based academic program leading to a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) in two semesters. With the coursework offered within a district or at another geographically convenient location, this one-year program provides multiple leadership development opportunities. Students have the option of continuing for a second year to complete a Masters in Educational Leadership.
Program Features
- Complete coursework for PASC in just two semesters
- Individualized coaching from a veteran educational leader
- Option to continue in MS and/or Clear Induction Administrative
- Services Credential Program for new administrators
- One synchronous class and two asynchronous online classes each semester, or six courses altogether.
Fall Semester:
EDLD 600 Leading for Social Justice and Equity in Urban Schools (4 Units)
EDLD 620 Educational Leadership for Equitable Resources (3 Units)*
EDLD 695 Fieldwork (2 Units)
Spring Semester:
EDLD 610 Transforming Professional Learning to Support Equitable Student Outcomes (4 Units)
EDLD 625 Application of School Laws, Policies and Governance for Equitable Outcomes (3 Units)*
EDLD 696 Fieldwork (2 Units)
EDLD 694 Transformation through Community Solidarity (1 Unit)
Sample (Optional) Year 2 MS in EDLD course sequence:
Fall Semester:
EDLD 630 Collaborative Research for Equity (4 Units)
EDLD 635 Equity Research Design I (3 Units)*
Spring Semester:
EDLD 693 Collaborative Research Project (4 Units)
EDLD 645 Equity Research Design II (3 Units)*
EDLD 694 Transformation through Community Solidarity (1 Unit)
* These courses are offered online/ hybrid so leadership students need only attend face-to-face class once a week.
HOW TO APPLY TO THE PROGRAM
To be considered for admission, applicants must submit two applications, one to the Department of Educational Leadership from this webpage and one to the University through Cal State Apply. The University Application filing period for Fall 2024 is October 1, 2024, through June 1, 2025. The Department Application opens October 15-June 1, 2025.
TWO-STEP APPLICATION PROCESS
- TO APPLY TO THE DEPARTMENT, PLEASE SUBMIT:
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Opens October 15-June 1, 2025. Submit the non-refundable $25 application fee.
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First Application Review: Rolling Admission.
Application Deadline: June 1, 2025
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Upload the following required documents as part of your application:
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A current clear California teaching or services credential. Print this from the CTC website.
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Verification of Experience Form, verifying a minimum of five years full-time K-12 teaching or service experience under a credential. The form must be signed by a district-level human resources representative or a credential official.
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Three Recommendation Forms; at least one from an administrator
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Statement of Purpose - Review Department's Social Justice Principles
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Current resume
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A PDF of your Cal State Apply submission confirmation page.
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- TO APPLY TO THE UNIVERSITY on Cal State Apply>>visit How to Apply PLEASE SUBMIT:
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Set Degree Goal to "Second Bachelor’s Degree and Beyond" and then select "Graduate."
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To add the program, select:
Under "East Bay Graduate": Ed Leadership/Preliminary Admin Services Credential (this option includes the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. The second year of the Master's degree in Educational Leadership is optional.)
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Submit the non-refundable $70 University Application fee.
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Submit all official transcripts from ALL schools attended, including community colleges after you APPLY to the UNIVERSITY and get an email with your NET ID. Check the status of the required transcripts in your “MyCSUEB” account. Activate and check your MyCSUEB MyCompass and Horizon email accounts.
Application Transcript Requirement: Do NOT order/submit transcripts until you have submitted your University Application and emailed a confirmation with your NET ID. HOW TO SUBMIT DOCUMENTS
Program Cost
$4,553.50 per semester
When you apply as a Master's in Educational Leadership student in Cal State Apply, you have the option of applying for financial aid and continuing for a second year to complete the Master in Educational Leadership degree. Students applying for financial aid must submit a FAFSA
As an MS student, you may also apply for a Graduate Equity Fellowship. The application deadline is May 1. The Graduate Equity Fellowship Program seeks to increase the diversity of students completing graduate degree programs at Cal State East Bay, encourages continuation towards doctoral programs, and promotes consideration of university faculty careers. It provides fellowships for Cal State East Bay students with educationally or economically disadvantaged backgrounds who have had success in overcoming these disadvantages. Graduate Equity Fellowships are grants ranging from $500 up to $2000 per year. Click here for more information
Program Coordinator
Dr. Mari Gray
mari.gray@csueastbay.edu
Credential Student Service Center
credentials@csueastbay.edu