| EDAD 601 | Introduction to Vision, Leadership, and Change |
3 |
| EDAD 602 | Applied Educational Research and Data Analysis |
3 |
| EDAD 604 | Community Perspective, Collaboration and School Culture |
3 |
| EDAD 606 | Change and Continuous Improvement |
3 |
| EDAD 608 | School Law, School wide Discipline and Safety |
3 |
| EDAD 610 | Innovations in Instructional Leadership |
3 |
| EDAD 612 | Working with Diverse Populations |
3 |
| EDAD 614 | Aligning Resources and Systems for School Improvement |
3 |
| EDAD 616 | Professional Growth and Learning |
3 |
| EDAD 695 | Educational Leadership Seminar I |
1 |
| EDAD 696 | Educational Leadership Seminar II |
1 |
| EDAD 697 | Educational Leadership Seminar III |
1 |
| EDAD 698 | Educational Leadership Internship Seminar * |
0-1 |
| Total Credits |
30-31 |
|
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
This credential program is designed for individuals seeking a career in school administration and educational leadership. Graduates may be eligible to be recommended for a certificate of eligibility or Preliminary Administrative Services Credential needed to serve as a school site/district administrator.
Preliminary Administrative Services Program Overview
This CTC accredited credential program is designed for individuals seeking a career in school administration and educational leadership. Graduates may be eligible to be recommended for a certificate of eligibility or Preliminary Administrative Services Credential needed to serve as a school site/district administrator in California.
As a student, you will:
- Develop, implement and evaluate an actionable and sustainable vision of teaching and learning that is responsive to the changing context of a given school and local education agency.
- Advocate for the school and communicate its successes, needs and challenges with a broad range of audiences through a variety of media to achieve the school’s vision and goals.
- Evaluate classroom instruction using research-based instructional and assessment practices to provide focused, constructive coaching and feedback.
- Integrate organizational values, structures, processes, and policies in solving problems and making decisions that productively impact the school’s ability to achieve its vision and goals.
- Create, implement and evaluate a professional growth plan to build individual and collective capacity for leadership.
- Strategically design continuous improvement plans based on analysis of program assessment data.
Next Session
Summer I (Apr 29, 2024)
Estimated Tuition
$709/Credit
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University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
University of Massachusetts Global's School of Education is accredited by the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing.
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Admission Requirements
Applicants for this credential program must complete the formal application process with all required documents, which include:
- Completed application
- Evidence of experience
- Valid California clear prerequisite credential
California Residency
This program is only available to California residents.
Program Start Dates
Program starts six times per year with ongoing admission and enrollment.
Letter of Good Standing
If the candidate is not currently employed in a position requiring a “basic” CTC credential, he/she must submit a letter identifying the school and principal under whom field work assignments will be completed
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