Clear Administrative Services Credential

(Credential Code: 00502)

Candidates pursuing the Clear Administrative Services Credential must be in a credentialed administrative position. The candidate must complete the credential program within five years of initial appointment to an administrative position.

The following are required for admission to the Clear Administrative Services Credential program:

1. An application for admission to the program
   OR
2. Admission to the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Concentration in PreK-12 School Leadership at San Diego State University.
3. Possession of a valid Preliminary Administrative Services Credential or a Clear Administrative Services Credential.
4. Possession of a master’s degree in Educational Leadership or another field related to educational practice.
5. A letter of formal commitment of participating school district to support field experience requirement.
6. Minimum grade point average of 3.0 in graduate study.
7. A selection interview with program area faculty members.

Issuance of the Clear Administrative Services Credential requires completion of two years of successful, full-time, K-12 administrative experience earned while holding the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential.