Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC)

HOW TO APPLY TO THE PROGRAM

To be considered for admission, applicants must submit two applications, one to the Department of Educational Leadership from this webpage and one to the University through Cal State Apply. The University Application filing period for Fall 2024 is October 1, 2024, through June 1, 2025. The Department Application opens October 15-June 1, 2025.

TWO-STEP APPLICATION PROCESS

1. TO APPLY TO THE DEPARTMENT, PLEASE SUBMIT:

   1. Department Application  

      Opens October 15-June 1, 2025. Submit the non-refundable $25 application fee.

   2. First Application Review: Rolling Admission. 

      Application Deadline: June 1, 2025

   3. Upload the following required documents as part of your application:

      1. A current clear California teaching or services credential. Print this from the CTC website.

      2. Verification of Experience Form, verifying a minimum of five years full-time K-12 teaching or service experience under a credential. The form must be signed by a district-level human resources representative or a credential official.
         

      3. Three Recommendation Forms; at least one from an administrator

      4. Statement of Purpose - Review Department's Social Justice Principles

      5. Current resume

      6. A PDF of your Cal State Apply submission confirmation page.

2. TO APPLY TO THE UNIVERSITY on Cal State Apply>>visit How to Apply  PLEASE SUBMIT:

   1. University Graduate Admissions Application

   2. Set Degree Goal to "Second Bachelor’s Degree and Beyond" and  then select "Graduate."

   3. To add the program, select:

      Under "East Bay Graduate": Ed Leadership/Preliminary Admin Services Credential (this option includes the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. The second year of the Master's degree in Educational Leadership is optional.)

   4. Submit the non-refundable $70 University Application fee.

   5. Submit all official transcripts from ALL schools attended, including community colleges after you APPLY to the UNIVERSITY and get an email with your NET ID. Check the status of the required transcripts in your “MyCSUEB” account. Activate and check your MyCSUEB MyCompass and Horizon email accounts.

      Application Transcript Requirement: Do NOT order/submit transcripts until you have submitted your University Application and emailed a confirmation with your NET ID. HOW TO SUBMIT DOCUMENTS

Program Cost

$4,801.50 per semester

When you apply as a Master's in Educational Leadership student in Cal State Apply, you have the option of applying for financial aid and continuing for a second year to complete the Master in Educational Leadership degree. Students applying for financial aid must submit a FAFSA

As an MS student, you may also apply for a Graduate Equity Fellowship. The application deadline is May 1. The Graduate Equity Fellowship Program seeks to increase the diversity of students completing graduate degree programs at Cal State East Bay, encourages continuation towards doctoral programs, and promotes consideration of university faculty careers. It provides fellowships for Cal State East Bay students with educationally or economically disadvantaged backgrounds who have had success in overcoming these disadvantages. Graduate Equity Fellowships are grants ranging from $500 up to $2000 per year. Click here for more information

Program Coordinator

Dr. Mari Gray

mari.gray@csueastbay.edu

Credential Student Service Center

credentials@csueastbay.edu