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Department of Educational Research,
Administration, and Foundations

Credential Programs

Administrative Services Credentials. Individuals who wish to serve as educational administrators must complete preliminary and advanced levels of preparation. Holders of the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and the Professional Clear Administrative Services Credential are authorized to serve in such positions as district superintendent, principal, program director, and any related administrative assignments at all school levels.

In special circumstances, students may be eligible for the Administrative Internship Credential. This credential allows students to have a full-time position requiring an administrative credential while they are working toward the completion of the Preliminary Administrative Credential.

Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
and Administrative Internship Credential

Admission Requirements. Applicants for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and Administrative Internship Credential must meet the following requirements for admission to the program:

  1. Complete the Application for Postbaccalaureate Admission at California State University, Fresno.
  2. Complete the Application for Admission to School of Education and Human Development graduate programs.
  3. Possess a GPA of 2.75+ over the last 60 semester units.
  4. Obtain three letters of recommendation.
  5. Provide evidence of having passed the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST).
  6. Demonstrate writing competence.
  7. Provide a complete set of transcripts of all prior college and university work.
  8. Complete a statement of purpose.
  9. Submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) - General Test or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT).
  10. Have three years of verifiable school experience completed before the end of credential coursework.
  11. Possess a basic teaching credential or have three years of verifiable school experience completed before the end of credential coursework.
  12. Be approved by the education administration faculty.

Program Requirements. Candidates for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential who have been admitted to the program and who want to be recommended for this authorization must meet the following requirements:

  1. Possess a valid California teaching credential based on a bachelor's degree or a Pupil Personnel Services Credential.
  2. Verify three years of successful, full-time teaching experience or three years of pupil personnel experience in public schools (or in private schools of equivalent status. )
  3. Complete ERF 285; EAD 261, 262, 263, 267, 268, 269, and 272.
  4. Verify training in the needs of and methods of providing educational opportunities to individuals with exceptional needs through completion of SPED 120, one year of full-time experience in special education, or 6 units of approved special education coursework.
  5. Receive a passing score on the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST).
  6. Pass the competency exit review.
  7. Complete a master's degree.

Professional Administrative Services Credential

Admission Requirements. In addition to meeting all admission requirements for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential, persons desiring admission to the Professional Administrative Services Credential Program must meet the following requirements.

  1. Possess a GPA of 3.0 or better over the last 60 semester units.
  2. Hold a valid Preliminary Administrative Services Credential.
  3. Be in a position requiring the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential as verified by the district.

Program Requirements. Candidates for the Professional Administrative Services Credential (Advanced Credential) who have been admitted to the program must meet the following requirements.

  1. Verify a minimum of two years of full-time experience in public or private schools in a position requiring an administrative credential.
  2. Complete for the credential:
    (a.) EAD 283 Professional Induction (2 units)
    Designates the induction component to the Professional Credential and is taken the semester prior to enrollment in didactic and professional development courses.
    (b.) EAD 281 Transformational Leadership (2 units)
    (c.) EAD 264 Seminar in the Legal Aspects of Education (2 units)
    EAD 265 Seminar in School Community Relations (2 units)
    EAD 266 Seminar in School Finance and Business Administration (2 units)
    EAD 275 Seminar in Advanced Techniques of Personnel Administration in Education (2 units)
    (These four 2-unit university courses are highly recommended, although students may receive a proficiency waiver.)
    (d.) Electives to complete 12 units of university didactic courses
    (e.) 120 clock hours or equivalent of 8 academic university units of professional development
    (f.) EAD 284 Professional Assessment (2 units)
    This course is taken the semester immediately following the completion of all required coursework and professional development activities.
  3. Be in a position requiring the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential as verified by the district.
  4. Possess a master's degree.
  5. Pass the competency exit review.

Master of Arts Degree in Education
Administration and Supervision

The Department of Educational Research, Administration, and Foundations offers a program leading to a Master of Arts degree in Education with an option in administration and supervision. The Master of Arts degree program provides preparation for several career opportunities, including P-12 administration*, higher education administration**, and other general administration career opportunities or professional positions. Candidates who qualify for a preliminary teaching credential, with prior approval, may use part or all of a master's degree program to satisfy the fifth-year requirements for a clear teaching credential.

The administration and supervision option is designed to provide professional preparation for administrative positions in education, including schools, colleges, universities, agencies, and other related educational organizations.

Program Requirements

Admission Requirements for Classified Standing. See General Admission Requirements in the Education -- Graduate Program section in this catalog.

Program Prerequisites. Fifteen units in education (or the equivalent) demonstrating an adequate background for advanced work in the field. ERF 153 is no longer a prerequisite for admission to the program. However, it is still a prerequisite to research core requirement, ERF 220.

Core requirements

ERF 220, 285 or 288, EAD 298 or 299 (10 units)

EAD 261, 262, and 9 units from the following: EAD 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275, 277, 278T, 279, 281, 283, 284, 287, 288, 290; ERF 260, 272, 274, 282, 284, 286, 287, 288, 289 (15 units)

Electives: 5 units from the above or other approved electives (5 units)

Total (30 units)

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* For individuals seeking careers in P-12 administrative positions, the following 15 units of electives are recommended: EAD 263, 267, 268, 269, and 272.

** For individuals seeking careers in higher education administration, development, grants administration, and other administrative positions, 14 units from the following electives are recommended: EAD 267, 273, 275 or 278T, 277, 281 or other by arrangement.

Note: no more than 6 units of coursework taken for CR/NC only may be applied toward degree requirements.

Grade Requirements

M.A. Program and the Administrative Credential Programs

To be eligible to receive the master's degree or be recommended for the Administrative Credential, a student must maintain academic excellence in all coursework. Once an NC or one letter grade of C or less has been earned in any course, the student will be placed on administrative academic probation. Upon the receipt of two NCs or letter grades of C or less, at any point in the administrative credential program, the student will automatically be disqualified from the program.

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