Contact Information

Academic Program Director: Manuel N. Ponce, Jr.

Academic Advisor: Terri Taylor

Introduction/Overview

This program is for any educators who are interested in furthering their understanding of educational leadership to acquire the skills and dispositions needed to lead schools effectively. LMU’s Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program is specifically designed to prepare candidates for educational administration positions in public, private, charter, and Catholic schools. All academic coursework for the Administrative Services Credential program (with the exception of CalAPA fieldwork) applies towards the M.A. in School Administration program. The Preliminary Administrative Services Credential is a requirement in many districts as well as for many higher-level district positions. All LMU School of Education credential programs meet the California State requirements as specified by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). The institution has not made a determination as to whether the credential program meets the requirements of states outside of California.

The Preliminary Administrative Services Credential is a completely online program, except for the DLI Aspiring Principals of Color Fellowship which is delivered in a hybrid model.

Program Outcomes

Through the study of relevant leadership theory and participation in residency/fieldwork experiences designed to facilitate the application of theoretical concepts in practical settings, candidates will:

• Acquire the skills, knowledge, and dispositions to serve as an Education Leader in California
• Demonstrate the ability to be moral and ethical leaders for social justice who respect differences, value reflective practice, understand change facilitation, build learning communities, and work effectively in diverse settings
• Identify, develop, and articulate a clear and purposeful vision for leadership that enables an environment that inspires a shared vision and enlists the active participation of all stakeholders
• Develop an understanding and a theory of action regarding the political, financial, legal, and operational aspects of school leadership through investigation of leadership theory
• Develop a vision for instructional leadership and a theory of action that includes a strong emphasis on cultural and linguistic diversity, special education, the successful development of English Learners, and the parent-school relationship

Program Admission Requirements

• Online Graduate Application
• Bachelor’s Degree from a Regionally Accredited Institution
• Official Transcript from all Colleges/Universities Attended, including all Community/Junior Colleges
  • Applicants who completed an undergraduate/graduate degree outside of the United States of America:
    • Official Transcript Evaluation from an approved evaluation agency that details content of coursework completed, degree equivalency, and cumulative GPA
    • Official Transcript is still needed along with Transcript Evaluation
• Cumulative Undergraduate GPA of 3.0, or 3.05 in the last 60 Undergraduate Units, a 3.0 in at least 9 Graduate Units, or Completion of a Request for Exception to GPA Requirement
• Applicants whose citizenship is from a county where English is not the primary language:
  • TOEFL or IELTS or Duolingo English Test Minimum Scores (unless a High School Diploma or a Bachelor’s Degree was obtained in the United States)

• Personal Statement of Intent addressing:
  • Applicant’s understanding of diversity, social justice, and student achievement. Discuss its implications for leadership and how it intersects with your personal leadership in your current school setting, as well as future administrative leadership roles.
• Verification of California Teaching and/or Service Credential
• Resume or CV
• 2 Letters of Recommendation

At least one from Applicant’s School Principal

• Verification of Prior Teaching Experience (at least three years at time of application)
• Verification of Employment

Program Requirements