Clear Administrative Services Credential (CASC)

The Clear Administrative Services Credential (CASC) is for current administrators who hold an active Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC). Authorized by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC), this two-year program is an online, job-embedded, two-year coaching program. You are paired with an induction coach, an experienced school administrator who provides one-on-one coaching and mentoring in the student’s workplace. 

A concurrent enrollment option with UMass Global’s Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership is available to students who are interested in earning a CASC and a doctorate at the same time. 

As a Clear Administrative Services Credential (CASC) student you will:

  • Develop, coordinate, and assess instructional programs.
  • Create a collaborative culture of teaching and learning focused on student and professional growth that results in continuous improvement.
  • Engage and collaborate with parents and families in student learning and support programs. 
CA Only

At a Glance

Online
2 years total
12 consecutive sessions
6 academic credits total
$7,800/full program
Next Start Date
Fall I (Aug 25, 2025)

AAQEP - Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation

The University of Massachusetts Global is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. This program has been awarded initial accreditation status with AAQEP through June 30, 2030. Accreditation acknowledges that a program prepares effective educators who continue to grow as professionals and has demonstrated the commitment and capacity to maintain quality.

Courses You Might Take

EDAD 760-A

Professional Learning and Induction Coaching I-A

0.5 Credits
EDAD 762-A

Professional Learning and Induction Coaching II-A

0.5 Credits
EDAD 764-A

Professional Learning and Induction Coaching III-A

0.5 Credits
EDAD 766-A

Professional Learning and Induction Coaching IV-A

0.5 Credits

What it’s like going to UMass Global?

Instructor-Led, Session-Based

This program is delivered in an instructor-led format, with eight-week sessions and multiple start dates per year for flexibility. In each class, you'll focus on one topic at a time and can take a session off if needed—no penalty. Courses include online lectures, group discussions, and structured assignments with set deadlines. This format offers clear milestones and peer interaction, making it ideal for students who thrive in a structured learning environment.

Personalized Support Services

UMass Global meets you wherever you are in life, with dedicated support at every step. From enrollment coaching and financial aid to academic advising and career services, we're committed to your success. Access personalized guidance, flexible resources, and a supportive community, empowering you to achieve your educational goals, no matter your starting point.

Office meeting

Employer-Aligned Curriculum

At UMass Global, our employer-aligned curriculum ensures that coursework is directly relevant to today’s workplace. Designed with input from industry experts and faculty who are also working professionals, our programs focus on practical, career-advancing skills. Using a “backwards course design,” we tailor coursework to meet current job market needs. Our diverse faculty provides real-world insights and mentorship, ensuring that the skills you learn are immediately applicable to your career or future career changes.

Office meeting

Instructor-Led, Session-Based

This program is delivered in an instructor-led format, with eight-week sessions and multiple start dates per year for flexibility. In each class, you'll focus on one topic at a time and can take a session off if needed—no penalty. Courses include online lectures, group discussions, and structured assignments with set deadlines. This format offers clear milestones and peer interaction, making it ideal for students who thrive in a structured learning environment.

Personalized Support Services

UMass Global meets you wherever you are in life, with dedicated support at every step. From enrollment coaching and financial aid to academic advising and career services, we're committed to your success. Access personalized guidance, flexible resources, and a supportive community, empowering you to achieve your educational goals, no matter your starting point.

Office meeting

Employer-Aligned Curriculum

At UMass Global, our employer-aligned curriculum ensures that coursework is directly relevant to today’s workplace. Designed with input from industry experts and faculty who are also working professionals, our programs focus on practical, career-advancing skills. Using a “backwards course design,” we tailor coursework to meet current job market needs. Our diverse faculty provides real-world insights and mentorship, ensuring that the skills you learn are immediately applicable to your career or future career changes.

Office meeting

Admission Requirements

Applicants for this credential program must complete the formal application process with all required documents, which include:

  • Completed application
  • Valid California Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC)
  • Employment in a position requiring an Administrative Services Credential, along with a completed Verification of Employment Form from the employer

Students must be admitted no later than 5 weeks before the start of the desired session for enrollment. This allows the Induction Coach to be hired (if site-based is selected) or pairing to be arranged (if a UMass Global coach is selected), onboarding activities to be completed, and the program orientation attended.

California Residency

This program is only available to California residents.

Clear Administrative Services Credential (CASC) Induction Coach

University of Massachusetts Global will provide an Induction Coach or students have the option to work with a self-selected Induction Coach from their school district/community.

Self-selected Induction Coach Option

Students who are interested in the self-selected Induction Coach option click here for more details. Self-selected coaches must submit an application along with their CV, two letters of recommendation and verification of their Clear Administrative Services Credential. If you have questions please contact: K12academic@umassglobal.edu.

WASC Senior College and University Commission

University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

California Commission on Teaching Credentialing

University of Massachusetts Global's School of Education is accredited by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing (CTC).

Calculate Time and Cost

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Frequently Asked Questions

CASC is designed to develop the professional competencies of practicing educational leaders. This program is Fieldwork / Evidence of Competency-based and is in full compliance with the CTC requirements. Candidates will be required to demonstrate critical standards-based knowledge, skill and abilities through formative and summative assessments.

Educational Administrators who currently hold a Preliminary Administrative Credential who are interested in clearing their Administrative Credential.

No.

CASC is offered every session on rolling admissions.

Yes, students must be admitted no later than 5 weeks prior to the start of each session. This allows the Induction Coach to be hired, onboarding activities to be complete, and CASC orientation attended.

Yes, all that is required is that you provide verification of your employment and your preliminary clear.

Students enrolled in CASC will be manually registered by The School of Extended Education.

No, CASC and course learning objectives are closely aligned to meet the CPSELs. The specific course activities and tools are used to properly document the coaching experience and the ongoing development of your Induction Portfolio. The Brightspace shell serves as the locations for loading completed tools and artifacts and as a communication tool between the candidate and Induction Coach.

There are 40 hours/year of coaching required. This averages out to be approximately 4 hours/month for 10 months when two coaching sessions of about 2 hours each are planned for each month. Outside of the coaching hours, the amount of time spent reflecting, planning for administrative duties, and communicating with the Induction Coach will vary from one candidate to another.

No, the course sequence is taken over 2 years. You will be continuously enrolled in the 12 courses that accompany your fieldwork and coaching.

The program follows the standard UMass Global drop policy.

Yes, after being offered admittance to the Ed.D program and identifying that you would like to also pursue CASC, enrollment coaches will work with you to provide the necessary documentation for admittance into CASC.

When you and your Induction Coach determine what PD will be a part of your Individualized Induction Plan, you will have the opportunity to choose from our self-paced online Directed Study courses and other PD opportunities. These offerings span leadership competencies as well as instructional methodologies and other topic areas.

A stop out of course work or participation is considered on a case-by-case basis. Please refer to the UMass Global Academic Catalog for further details regarding Interrupted Enrollment.

No, all students must be fully admitted before beginning the program.

Yes, after your initial advising appointment and response to our induction coaching preference questionnaire we will pair you with a vetted CASC induction coach.

We believe there are benefits from having diverse perspectives and we encourage candidates to be paired with a UMass Global induction coach. If you are in a very small district and/or very remote district, then we would consider hiring a preferred site-based coach. Your identified site-based coach will be invited to apply for the induction coach role. He/She will need to meet the Induction Coach requirements and if approved will be hired by UMass Global in order to properly access the courses on Brightspace and successfully facilitate the candidate/coaching experience and responsibilities.

Testimonials

The program did a phenomenal job matching me up with a mentor that met all my requests. The mentor was supportive and encouraging. He provided an environment that was safe to critically process ideas and concepts together.

Trisha A.
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