Administrative Services Credential
Explore a credential-only route to your future in school leadership.
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Prepare for Leadership in K-12 Education
The Administrative Services Credential program at Concordia University Irvine offers a credential-only pathway for experienced educators who are ready to step into administrative leadership. Designed for professionals in public or private K-12 settings, this program prepares you to lead schools with confidence, integrity, and purpose.
Delivered fully online, the program focuses on practical leadership skills: supporting teacher growth, building collaborative communities, managing resources, and guiding school improvement. You’ll gain the knowledge and experience needed to meet California credentialing requirements while continuing to work full time.
This program is ideal for educators seeking an efficient route to administrative leadership, with the flexibility to later add a master’s degree if desired.
Online
Study fully online where it’s convenient for you.
24 Units
Complete your program in 8-week classes.
$730/Unit
Clear your Administrative Services Credential.
“I signed up for classes and could not believe the quality of instruction I was getting. These were real-time practitioners — principals, teachers, administrators.”
Nnenna O., MAEd ’14, EdD ’18
Getting Started
The Administrative Services Credential is a 24-unit program designed for educators pursuing administrative roles. Courses emphasize leadership best practices, school improvement, data-informed decision-making, and community-building in educational settings. A supervised practicum provides hands-on experience aligned with California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (CPSEL).
Upon completion of coursework and CalAPA requirements, students may file through Concordia’s Credential Analyst for a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
Next Start
October 19, 2026
Upcoming Starts
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Spring 1 2027 January 11, 2027
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Spring 2 2027 March 8, 2027
Curriculum
Core Curriculum (Sample Courses):
- EDUA556 – Legal and Political Aspects in Education
- EDUA557 – Human Resources
- EDUA558 – Financial Resources
- EDUA561 – Analyzing Data to Inform School Improvement and Promote Equity
- EDUA562 – Facilitating Communities of Practice
- EDUA563 – Supporting Teacher Growth
- EDUA590A – Administrative Practicum (A)
- EDUA590B – Administrative Practicum (B)
- EDUA590C – Administrative Practicum (C)
- EDUA591A – Advanced Administrative Practicum (A)
- EDUA591B – Advanced Administrative Practicum (B)
- EDUA591C – Advanced Administrative Practicum (C)
View the Concordia University Irvine Online Catalog for a full list of courses.
Tuition and Fees
At Concordia, we understand that investing in your education is a significant decision. That’s why we offer a variety of scholarships and financial aid options to help make your academic journey more affordable. View tuition costs and fees.
PASC Program
Completion of this program allows eligible candidates to file for a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential through Concordia.
Program highlights include:
- Fully online courses delivered in 8-week terms
- An expedited pathway to administrative credentialing
- The option to earn a master’s degree by completing two additional courses (6 units) in Concordia’s MAEd in Educational Administration
- Faculty mentorship grounded in Christ-like service and professional excellence
- An enriched practicum guided by experienced, credentialed practitioners
Clear Administrative Services Credential
Through a partnership with the School for Learning and Leadership at the Orange County Department of Education, Concordia University Irvine provides graduates of its Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) program with a seamless pathway to earning the Clear Administrative Services Credential (CASC).
Graduates who have secured an administrative position are eligible to enroll in OCDE’s Clear Administrative Services Credential Program, where they receive individualized coaching and professional learning designed to support their continued growth as educational leaders. Upon successful completion of all program requirements, candidates are recommended for the Clear Administrative Services Credential.
To begin the enrollment process, graduates should contact the Orange County Department of Education’s Clear Administrative Services Credential Program and identify themselves as graduates of the Concordia University Irvine School of Education.
As a benefit of this partnership, current students and alumni of Concordia University Irvine are eligible for a preferred tuition rate when enrolling in OCDE’s Clear Administrative Services Credential Program, reinforcing our shared commitment to supporting the continued growth of educational leaders.
Katy Ramezani, Ed.D.
Executive Director
[email protected]
714-647-2592
Kate Crawford, M. Ed.
Program Administrator
[email protected]
714-966-4314
Admission Requirements
View the Graduate Application Page for full details on application and admission requirements.
Meet Our Faculty
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FAQs
Do I need to earn a master’s degree to complete this program?
No. This is a credential-only program. However, students may choose to apply to Concordia’s MAEd in Educational Administration and earn a master’s degree by completing two additional courses.
Is the Administrative Services Credential program flexible?
Yes. Administrative Services Credential courses at Concordia are offered online in 8-week terms, making it possible to balance professional responsibilities with credential preparation.
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