Administrative Services Credential Clear Induction Program
Program Description
The mission of the Department of Educational Leadership is to prepare bold, socially responsible leaders who will transform the world of schooling. Students examine social, cultural and linguistic issues linked to larger equity and social justice challenges. The program’s central role is to help build the leadership capacity needed to create vital, democractic, professional learning communities for equitable learning and teaching.
Career Opportunities
Completing the Administrative Services Credential Clear Induction program enables graduates to obtain an administrative credential that is required for administrative positions at all levels of the K-12 public education system. Various positions include those in school site administration (e.g., principal, vice principal), and district-level administration (e.g., curriculum coordinator, staff development coordinator, special programs coordinator, human resources, assistant superintendent, and superintendent, among others). In addition, graduates also obtain many positions at county and state-wide public education offices.
Admission Requirements
A candidate must be admitted to the University consistent with requirements and procedures explained in this catalog. Interested candidates apply for admission to the department and to the University at the same time. Candidates are admitted to the program if they have completed the requirements for the Preliminary Administrative Services (Tier I) Credential and are currently employed in an administrative position in a K-12 setting. Applications for admission to the department are online at the departmental website. All admissions materials should be sent to the CSUEB Credential Student Service Center (CSSC), AE 235, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward, CA 94542.
Requirements for the Administrative Services Credential Clear Induction Program include the following:
- Current Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
- Verified position as a school administrator (form available on the department website)
- A current resume showing evidence of leadership experience
Program Learning Outcomes
California Professional Standards for Educational Leadership (CPSEL)
- STD 1: Development and Implementation of a Shared Vision
- STD 2: Instructional Leadership
- STD 3: Management & Learning Environment
- STD 4: Family & Community Engagement
- STD 5: Ethics & Integrity
- STD 6: External Context & Policy
Credential Program Requirements (20 units)
To be recommended for the credential, students must satisfactorily complete all of the following 20 units of coursework and fulfill all the credential requirements:
Credential Coursework
Take all of the following:
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