The California Administrative Services Credential is divided into two tiers:  a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (Tier I) and a Professional Administrative Services Credential (Tier II).

LMU's Preliminary Tier I Administrative Services Credential program is specifically designed to prepare candidates for administration positions in public, private, charter, and Catholic schools.  The Tier I curriculum may be taken as a stand-alone program (requiring 16 units), or concurrently with our MA in School Administration or MA in Catholic School Administration programs.  In addition, the coursework for LMU's Certificate in Special Education Leadership is embedded in the Tier I curriculum.  All Tier I candidates must successfully complete fieldwork requirements, and participate in culminating presentations, as evidence of learning and growth.  A Tier I Administrative Services Internship is available in collaboration with local school districts.


Program Coursework
Required Courses

• EDUC 6420  An Invitation to Lead (4 units)
• EDUC 6421  Vision of Learning for Diverse Students, Families, Staff, and Community
• EDUC 6422  Responding to Diversity of Students, Families, Staff, and Community
• EDUC 6423  Student Learning and Professional Growth for Diverse Students, Families, Staff, and Community
• EDUC 6424  Organizational Management for Student Learning: Political, Economic, and Legal Frames of Diverse Students, Families, Staff, and Community
• EDUC 6425  Transforming Organizations for Diverse Students, Families, Staff, and Community

Comprehensive Assessment

• EDUC 6995  Primed for Action

Application and Admissions
To learn more about admissions, or to apply to this program, click here.