Preliminary Administrative Services
Teaching Credential
About this program
The Preliminary Administrative Services Credential prepares you for leadership roles in K–12 schools. You’ll learn how to manage school operations, support teachers, and lead change to improve student learning. This program helps you build skills in communication, decision-making, and school law. It’s designed for educators ready to become principals, vice principals, or other school administrators in California.
Program Curriculum and Requirements
Program Scope
The Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program in ELSIT is designed for educators who are ready to step into school leadership. It is a 12 month, 33 unit program built for working professionals, with a hybrid format that combines online learning with in person Saturday meetings scheduled every other week while PK to 12 schools are in session.
As a student, you build practical skills for leading schools in ways that support equity, student success and strong instruction. Completing the credential prepares you for administrative roles such as principal, assistant principal, supervisor, coordinator, consultant or similar positions in California school and district settings.