Administrative Services Program | LMU School of Education

<!DOCTYPE html> <html lang="en"> <head> <meta charset="utf-8"> <meta http-equiv="x-ua-compatible" content="ie=edge"> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1, minimum-scale=1"> <title>Administrative Services Program | LMU School of Education - Loyola Marymount University</title> <link rel="preload" href="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/fonts/MetricWeb-Regular.woff" as="font" type="font/woff" crossorigin> <link rel="preload" href="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/fonts/MetricWeb-Semibold.woff" as="font" type="font/woff" crossorigin> <link rel="preload" href="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/fonts/MetricWeb-Bold.woff" as="font" type="font/woff" crossorigin> <link href="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/css/main.css" rel="stylesheet"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://search.lmu.edu/s/resources/lmu-search/_default/css/customer-typeahead.css"> <link href="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/css/fbconcierge.css" rel="stylesheet"> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="" href="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/css/t4-style-updates.css" />  <meta property="og:type" content="website" />        <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary">    <meta name="author" content="Loyola Marymount University"> <meta name="generator" content=" TERMINALFOUR">  <link rel="apple-touch-icon" sizes="180x180" href="/media/lmu2015responsivesite/siteassets/favicon/apple-touch-icon-precomposed.png"> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="32x32" href="/media/lmu2015responsivesite/siteassets/favicon/favicon-32x32.png"> <link rel="icon" type="image/png" sizes="16x16" href="/media/lmu2015responsivesite/siteassets/favicon/favicon-16x16.png"> <link rel="manifest" href="/media/lmu2015responsivesite/siteassets/favicon/site.webmanifest"> <link rel="mask-icon" href="/media/lmu2015responsivesite/siteassets/favicon/favicon.ico" > <link rel="shortcut icon" href="/media/lmu2015responsivesite/siteassets/favicon/favicon.ico"> <meta name="msapplication-TileColor" content="#ab0c2f"> <meta name="theme-color" content="#ffffff">  <style> @media (min-width: 48em) { .breadcrumbs_wrap .main__full { padding-top: 0; } } </style> <style> .main:not(.alt-heading) { margin-bottom: 2rem; } .main.main-animate--left, .main.main-animate--right { margin-top: 3rem; } @media (min-width: 48em) { .main.main-animate--left, .main.main-animated--right { margin-top: 0; } } </style>  <script>(function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start': new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0], j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src= 'https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f); })(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-MMMR24');</script>  <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" media="" href="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/css/lls-logo.css" /> </head> <body class="">  <noscript><iframe src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-MMMR24" height="0" width="0" style="display:none;visibility:hidden"></iframe></noscript>  <nav aria-label="Skip to Sections"> <a class="skip-link toggle-search" href="#searchbox">Skip to Search</a> <a class="skip-link" href="#main-content">Skip to Main Content</a> <a class="skip-link" href="#footer">Skip to Footer Links</a> </nav> <div class="canvas"> <header id="audience-nav"> <div class="header"> <div class="nav__container"> <div class="nav"> <div class="nav__wrap"> <div class="logo__menu__container"> <a href="#" class="nav__logo logo__menu-toggle"><span class="screen-reader-text">LMU</span></a> <div class="logo__menu"> <a href="/" class="logo__menu__link">School of Education</a> <a href="https://www.lmu.edu" class="logo__menu__link">LMU.edu</a> </div> </div> <div class="nav__group"> <ul class="nav__list"><li class="nav__item">   <a href="#" role="button" aria-label="SOE" class="nav__link" aria-controls="submenu456949">SOE</a> <div class="mega " aria-hidden="true" id="submenu456949">  <div class="mega__container"><div class="mega__menu">  <div class="mega__grid">   <div class="mega__grid__item--single"> <div class="mega__nav__heading"> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/">School of Education Home</a></li> <li><a href="/admission/">Admission</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/">Academic Programs</a></li> <li><a href="/faculty/">Faculty</a></li> <li><a href="/centers/">Centers & Partnerships</a></li> <li><a href="/impact/">Impact</a></li> <li><a href="/about/">About SOE</a></li> </ul> </div>  </div>  </div></div></div>  </li> <li class="nav__item"> <a href="/academics/schooladmin/whychooseus/" class="nav__link--alt">Why Choose Us?</a>             </li> <li class="nav__item">   <a href="#" role="button" aria-label="Academics" class="nav__link" aria-controls="submenu456994">Academics</a> <div class="mega " aria-hidden="true" id="submenu456994">  <div class="mega__container"><div class="mega__menu">  <div class="mega__grid">   <div class="mega__grid__item--single"> <div class="mega__nav__heading"> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/academics/schooladmin/academics/">Academics</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/schooladmin/academics/preliminaryadministrativeservicescredential/">Administrative Services Credential</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/schooladmin/academics/mainschooladministration/">MA in School Administration</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/ed-leadership/">MA in Educational Leadership</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/catholicschooladministrationcertificate/">Certificate in Catholic School Administration</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/educational-studies/">MA in Educational Studies</a></li> </ul> </div>  </div>  </div></div></div>  </li> <li class="nav__item"> <a href="/academics/schooladmin/faculty/" class="nav__link--alt">Faculty</a>             </li> <li class="nav__item"> <a href="/admission/info/" class="nav__link--alt">Request Info</a>             </li> <li class="nav__item"> <a href="/academics/schooladmin/admission/" class="nav__link--alt">Admission</a>             </li> </ul></div> <div class="nav__auxiliary"> <div class="nav__auxiliary__list"> <a href="https://www.lmu.edu/apply/" class="nav__auxiliary__link">Apply</a> <a href="https://www.lmu.edu/visit/" class="nav__auxiliary__link">Visit</a> <a href="https://giving.lmu.edu/" class="nav__auxiliary__link">Give</a> </div> <button class="nav__menu-toggle" aria-label="toggle navigation menu"> <span class="nav__menu-toggle__inactive svgstore svgstore--menu"> <svg> <title>Menu Open</title> <use xlink:href="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/images/svgstore.svg#menu"></use> </svg> </span> <span class="nav__menu-toggle__active svgstore svgstore--close"> <svg> <title>Menu Close</title> <use xlink:href="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/images/svgstore.svg#close"></use> </svg> </span> </button> <button class="nav__search-toggle" id="searchbox" aria-label="search"> <span class="nav__search-toggle__inactive svgstore svgstore--search"> <svg> <title>Search Open</title> <use xlink:href="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/images/svgstore.svg#search"></use> </svg> </span> <span class="nav__search-toggle__active svgstore svgstore--close"> <svg> <title>Search Close</title> <use xlink:href="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/images/svgstore.svg#close"></use> </svg> </span> </button> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="menu"> <div class="menu__auxiliary__list"> <a href="https://www.lmu.edu/apply/" class="nav__auxiliary__link ">Apply</a> <a href="https://www.lmu.edu/visit/" class="nav__auxiliary__link">Visit</a> <a href="https://giving.lmu.edu/" class="nav__auxiliary__link">Give</a> </div> <ul class="menu__list"><li class="menu__item"> <div class="menu__item__group"> <a href="#" class="menu__link">SOE</a> <button class="menu__sub-toggle"> <span class="svgstore svgstore--plus"> <svg> <title>Toggle Subnav</title> <use xlink:href="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/images/svgstore.svg#plus";></use> </svg> </span> </button> </div> <div class="menu__list--sub"><div class="mega__grid__item"> <div class="mega__nav__heading"> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/">School of Education Home</a></li> <li><a href="/admission/">Admission</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/">Academic Programs</a></li> <li><a href="/faculty/">Faculty</a></li> <li><a href="/centers/">Centers & Partnerships</a></li> <li><a href="/impact/">Impact</a></li> <li><a href="/about/">About SOE</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </li> <li class="menu__item"> <a href="/academics/schooladmin/whychooseus/" class="menu__link--alt">Why Choose Us?</a> </li> <li class="menu__item"> <div class="menu__item__group"> <a href="#" class="menu__link">Academics</a> <button class="menu__sub-toggle"> <span class="svgstore svgstore--plus"> <svg> <title>Toggle Subnav</title> <use xlink:href="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/images/svgstore.svg#plus";></use> </svg> </span> </button> </div> <div class="menu__list--sub"><div class="mega__grid__item"> <div class="mega__nav__heading"> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/academics/schooladmin/academics/">Academics</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/schooladmin/academics/preliminaryadministrativeservicescredential/">Administrative Services Credential</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/schooladmin/academics/mainschooladministration/">MA in School Administration</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/ed-leadership/">MA in Educational Leadership</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/catholicschooladministrationcertificate/">Certificate in Catholic School Administration</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/educational-studies/">MA in Educational Studies</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </li> <li class="menu__item"> <a href="/academics/schooladmin/faculty/" class="menu__link--alt">Faculty</a> </li> <li class="menu__item"> <a href="/admission/info/" class="menu__link--alt">Request Info</a> </li> <li class="menu__item"> <a href="/academics/schooladmin/admission/" class="menu__link--alt">Admission</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="search"> <div class="search__container"> <form title="Search LMU Web Pages + Directory" action="https://www.lmu.edu/resources/searchresult" method="GET" role="search"> <div class="search__input__container"> <label class="hide" for="site-search">Search</label> <input class="search__input" id="site-search" name="q" type="search" placeholder="Search" title="search" required> <button class="search__input__button" type="submit"> <span class="svgstore svgstore--search"> <svg> <title>Submit</title> <use xlink:href="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/images/svgstore.svg#search"></use> </svg> </span> </button> </div> </form> </div> </div> </div> <div class="header--collapsed"> <div class="nav__container"> <div class="nav"> <div class="nav__wrap"> <div class="logo__menu__container"> <a href="#" class="nav__logo logo__menu-toggle"><span class="screen-reader-text">LMU</span></a> <div class="logo__menu"> <a href="/" class="logo__menu__link">School of Education</a> <a href="https://www.lmu.edu" class="logo__menu__link">LMU.edu</a> </div> </div> <div class="nav__group"> <ul class="nav__list"><li class="nav__item">   <a href="#" role="button" aria-label="SOE" class="nav__link" aria-controls="submenu456949-2">SOE</a> <div class="mega " aria-hidden="true" id="submenu456949-2">  <div class="mega__container"><div class="mega__menu">  <div class="mega__grid">   <div class="mega__grid__item--single"> <div class="mega__nav__heading"> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/">School of Education Home</a></li> <li><a href="/admission/">Admission</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/">Academic Programs</a></li> <li><a href="/faculty/">Faculty</a></li> <li><a href="/centers/">Centers & Partnerships</a></li> <li><a href="/impact/">Impact</a></li> <li><a href="/about/">About SOE</a></li> </ul> </div>  </div>  </div></div></div>  </li> <li class="nav__item"> <a href="/academics/schooladmin/whychooseus/" class="nav__link--alt">Why Choose Us?</a>             </li> <li class="nav__item">   <a href="#" role="button" aria-label="Academics" class="nav__link" aria-controls="submenu456994-2">Academics</a> <div class="mega " aria-hidden="true" id="submenu456994-2">  <div class="mega__container"><div class="mega__menu">  <div class="mega__grid">   <div class="mega__grid__item--single"> <div class="mega__nav__heading"> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/academics/schooladmin/academics/">Academics</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/schooladmin/academics/preliminaryadministrativeservicescredential/">Administrative Services Credential</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/schooladmin/academics/mainschooladministration/">MA in School Administration</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/ed-leadership/">MA in Educational Leadership</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/catholicschooladministrationcertificate/">Certificate in Catholic School Administration</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/educational-studies/">MA in Educational Studies</a></li> </ul> </div>  </div>  </div></div></div>  </li> <li class="nav__item"> <a href="/academics/schooladmin/faculty/" class="nav__link--alt">Faculty</a>             </li> <li class="nav__item"> <a href="/admission/info/" class="nav__link--alt">Request Info</a>             </li> <li class="nav__item"> <a href="/academics/schooladmin/admission/" class="nav__link--alt">Admission</a>             </li> </ul></div> <div class="nav__auxiliary"> <div class="nav__auxiliary__list"> <a href="https://www.lmu.edu/apply/" class="nav__auxiliary__link">Apply</a> <a href="https://www.lmu.edu/visit/" class="nav__auxiliary__link">Visit</a> <a href="https://giving.lmu.edu/" class="nav__auxiliary__link">Give</a> </div> <button class="nav__menu-toggle"> <span class="nav__menu-toggle__inactive svgstore svgstore--menu"> <svg> <title>Menu Open</title> <use xlink:href="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/images/svgstore.svg#menu"></use> </svg> </span> <span class="nav__menu-toggle__active svgstore svgstore--close"> <svg> <title>Menu Close</title> <use xlink:href="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/images/svgstore.svg#close"></use> </svg> </span> </button> <button class="nav__search-toggle"> <span class="nav__search-toggle__inactive svgstore svgstore--search"> <svg> <title>Search Open</title> <use xlink:href="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/images/svgstore.svg#search"></use> </svg> </span> <span class="nav__search-toggle__active svgstore svgstore--close"> <svg> <title>Search Close</title> <use xlink:href="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/images/svgstore.svg#close"></use> </svg> </span> </button> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="menu"> <div class="menu__auxiliary__list"> <a href="https://www.lmu.edu/apply/" class="nav__auxiliary__link ">Apply</a> <a href="https://www.lmu.edu/visit/" class="nav__auxiliary__link">Visit</a> <a href="https://giving.lmu.edu/" class="nav__auxiliary__link">Give</a> </div> <ul class="menu__list"><li class="menu__item"> <div class="menu__item__group"> <a href="#" class="menu__link">SOE</a> <button class="menu__sub-toggle"> <span class="svgstore svgstore--plus"> <svg> <title>Toggle Subnav</title> <use xlink:href="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/images/svgstore.svg#plus";></use> </svg> </span> </button> </div> <div class="menu__list--sub"><div class="mega__grid__item"> <div class="mega__nav__heading"> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/">School of Education Home</a></li> <li><a href="/admission/">Admission</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/">Academic Programs</a></li> <li><a href="/faculty/">Faculty</a></li> <li><a href="/centers/">Centers & Partnerships</a></li> <li><a href="/impact/">Impact</a></li> <li><a href="/about/">About SOE</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </li> <li class="menu__item"> <a href="/academics/schooladmin/whychooseus/" class="menu__link--alt">Why Choose Us?</a> </li> <li class="menu__item"> <div class="menu__item__group"> <a href="#" class="menu__link">Academics</a> <button class="menu__sub-toggle"> <span class="svgstore svgstore--plus"> <svg> <title>Toggle Subnav</title> <use xlink:href="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/images/svgstore.svg#plus";></use> </svg> </span> </button> </div> <div class="menu__list--sub"><div class="mega__grid__item"> <div class="mega__nav__heading"> </div> <ul> <li><a href="/academics/schooladmin/academics/">Academics</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/schooladmin/academics/preliminaryadministrativeservicescredential/">Administrative Services Credential</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/schooladmin/academics/mainschooladministration/">MA in School Administration</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/ed-leadership/">MA in Educational Leadership</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/catholicschooladministrationcertificate/">Certificate in Catholic School Administration</a></li> <li><a href="/academics/educational-studies/">MA in Educational Studies</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </li> <li class="menu__item"> <a href="/academics/schooladmin/faculty/" class="menu__link--alt">Faculty</a> </li> <li class="menu__item"> <a href="/admission/info/" class="menu__link--alt">Request Info</a> </li> <li class="menu__item"> <a href="/academics/schooladmin/admission/" class="menu__link--alt">Admission</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="search"> <div class="search__container"> <form title="Search LMU Web Pages + Directory" action="https://www.lmu.edu/resources/searchresult" method="GET" role="search"> <div class="search__input__container"> <label class="hide" for="site-search-2">Search</label> <input class="search__input" id="site-search-2" name="q" type="search" placeholder="Search" title="search" required> <button class="search__input__button" type="submit"> <span class="svgstore svgstore--search"> <svg> <title>Submit</title> <use xlink:href="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/images/svgstore.svg#search"></use> </svg> </span> </button> </div> </form> </div> </div> </div> </header> <main class="page" id="main-content"> <section class="hero hero--full textbox--swap" role="region" aria-labelledby="page-title"> <div class="hero__image">  <picture> <img src="/media/lmugraduateenrollment/images/iStock-668472564_adm serv image.jpg" alt="Photo of education administrators"> </picture> </div> <div class="hero__wrap"> <div class="hero__container"> <div class='hero__content '> <div class="hero__content__inner"> <h1 class="hero__headline" id="page-title">Admin Services Credential</h1> <p><span>LMU provides a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential in combination with optional M.A. in School Administration, proudly preparing school leaders to foster social justice for students and their communities in PK-12 public and charter schools and districts.</span></p> <a href="#program-details" class="button button--white"> Read More </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class="main main--alt main--flush"> <div class="main__container main__container--narrow"> <div class="main__full"> <h2 style="margin-top: 0;">Program Overview</h2> <p><a id="sp-overview"></a><span>The Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program offers access to credentialed educators through streamlined course modules and innovative content that empower candidates to examine systemic practices and bring a fresh perspective to education. LMU's program fully integrates the coursework with supportive CalAPA field experiences required by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for eligibility for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. Candidates have the convenient option of a few more courses to also earn a Master of Arts in School Administration. </span></p> <ul class="button__group"> <li class="button__group__item"> <a href="/admission/info/" class="button">Request More Info</a> </li> <li class="button__group__item"> <a href="https://graduatestudies.lmu.edu/portal/appt_soe_cheryl" class="button">Meet with an Admission Counselor</a> </li> <li class="button__group__item"> <a href="/academics/schooladmin/academics/preliminaryadministrativeservicescredential/" class="button">Academics</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div><div class="main main-animate--left " role="region" aria-label="Program Details"> <div class="main__container "> <div class="main__full"> <h2 class="">Program Details</h2> <div class="feed"> <div class="feed__grid feed__grid--3"> <div class="feed__item" id="533944"> <p><strong>Degree(s) Awarded</strong></p> <ul> <li> <div>Administrative Services Credential, Preliminary</div> </li> <li><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span>Optional: Master of Arts in School Administration (+14 course units)</span></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"></span></li> </ul> <p><strong>Cohort Program?</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Yes for credential </span></p> <p><strong>Typical Program Length</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">1.5 years - Credential (Fall, Spring, Fall)<br /></span><span style="font-weight: 400;">2 years - Credential + M.A.</span></p> </div> <div class="feed__item" id="533945"> <p><strong><a id="program-details"></a>Units/Hours to Completion</strong></p> <ul> <li>18 course units (Credential) or</li> <li>32 course units (Credential + M.A.)</li> <li>CalAPA’s included and completed with substantive LMU support </li> </ul> <p><strong>Estimated Cost</strong></p> <p><span>$1,632 per unit plus fees before scholarships; visit <a href="https://financialaid.lmu.edu/generalinformation/costofattendance/graduatecostofattendance/#SOE" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Graduate Cost of Attendance</a> for more details</span></p> <p><strong>Teaching Modality</strong></p> <p>Online; all enrolled credential candidates must reside in California</p> </div> <div class="feed__item" id="533946"> <p><strong>Course Meeting Times</strong></p> <p>Designated Saturdays from 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.</p> <p><strong>Next Application Deadline</strong></p> <p>June 1, 2025</p> <p><strong>Next Program Start Date</strong></p> <p>August 2025 (Fall)</p> </div> </div> <hr/> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="main main--blue main-animate--right"> <div class="main__container"> <div class="main__full"> <h2 class="">Application Requirements</h2> <div class="split--alt split--swap"> <div class="split__half"> <div class="split__img"> <img src="/media/homepage/gateways/600x400_white.png" data-src="/media/lmuschoolofeducation/academicprograms/schoolpsychandcounseling/schoolpsychology/images/landingpages/admission reqs 720x720.jpg" alt="picture of hands writing in a notebook" class="lazy "> </div> </div> <div class="split__half"> <div class="split__content"> <div> <ul> <li> <div>Resume</div> </li> <li> <div>Official transcripts</div> </li> <li> <div>Two letters of recommendation</div> </li> <li> <div>A personal statement of intent</div> </li> <li> <div>Verification of 3.5 to 4 years of experience</div> </li> <li>Verification of your <strong>clear</strong> base teaching or <strong>clear</strong> service credential</li> </ul> The California Administrative Services credential program requires a minimum of five years of experience working under a valid California base credential. (See the <a href="https://www.ctc.ca.gov/educator-prep/asc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CTC website</a> for further details.) In order to meet this requirement, applicants are required to have have a valid California clear base credential with at least 4 years credentialed experience prior to the start of the program.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="main main--alt main--flush"> <div class="main__container main__container--narrow"> <div class="main__full"> <ul class="button__group"> <li class="button__group__item"> <a href="/academics/schooladmin/admission/" class="button">MORE ABOUT ADMISSION</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="main main--alt"> <div class="main__container"> <div class="main__full"> <div class="split--alt split--match"> <div class="split__half"> <div class="split__content"> <h3>Scholarships</h3> <div class="columns-alt"> <div style="width: 100%"><p>We’re pleased to offer all candidates for the Administrative Services Credential with optional M.A. in School Administration a generous tuition scholarship equivalent to approximately $600 per course unit (an $1,800 scholarship for each 3-unit course).</p> <p>We’re also proud to partner with our <a href="https://www.diversityinleadership.org/fellowship" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Diversity in Leadership (DLI) Fellows Program</a> to offer additional grant funding. Please refer to DLI’s website for information about aid offered for candidates enrolled in this program.</p> <p>LMU School of Education’s<span> </span><a href="https://soe.lmu.edu/admission/aid/">scholarships summary page</a><span> </span>lists other potential scholarships and funding opportunities for paying for your education. Please make note of all deadlines for scholarship applications, which may occur before an admission application deadline.</p> <p>Scholarships are awarded to applicants based on academic achievement, demonstrated dedication to LMU’s mission, and other factors.</p></div> <div class="columns__item"> <p class="feed__link"> <a href="/admission/aid/">SOE’s Scholarships and Aid Page</a> </p> </div> <div class="columns__item"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="split__half"> <div class="split__content"> <h3>Financial Aid</h3> <div class="columns-alt"> <div style="width: 100%"><p class="p1"><span>LMU’s Financial Aid office provides information regarding various types of state and federal financial aid and financing options to further cover tuition and fees. Visit </span><a href="https://financialaid.lmu.edu/">their website</a><span> for options and details on Graduate Student Financial Aid, Cost of Living, and other valuable resources.  Candidates are required to complete either the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (</span><a href="https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa">FAFSA</a><span>) or California <a href="https://dream.csac.ca.gov/landing">DREAM Act</a> aid for consideration of financial assistance.</span></p> <p class="p1">Due to federal guidelines, federal student loans are available only to those students enrolled in an M.A. program alongside their credential program.</p></div> <div class="columns__item"> <p class="feed__link"> <a href="https://financialaid.lmu.edu/graduate/">Financial Aid Office</a> </p><p class="feed__link"> <a href="https://financialaid.lmu.edu/financialaidpolicies/generalfederalaideligibility/">Eligibility</a> </p><p class="feed__link"> <a href="https://financialaid.lmu.edu/graduate/faq/">FAQs</a> </p> </div> <div class="columns__item"> <p class="feed__link"> <a href="https://financialaid.lmu.edu/graduate/applyingforaid/">How to Apply</a> </p> <p class="feed__link"> <a href="https://financialaid.lmu.edu/generalinformation/costofattendance/graduatecostofattendance/">Cost of Attendance</a> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="main main-animate--right "> <div class="main__container"> <div class="main__full"> <h2 class="text-center">From the Program Director</h2> <div class="split--alt split--3-6"> <div class="split__half"> <div class="split__img"> <img src="/media/homepage/gateways/800fff-2.png" data-src="/media/lmuschoolofeducation/academicprograms/educationalleadership/adminsvccredentialandschoolleadership/ponce-manuel.jpg" alt="photo of a man with a beard wearing a suit" class="lazy "> </div> </div> <div class="split__half"> <p><span>I’m pleased that you’re considering the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program at LMU School of Education. We believe that school leaders must be ethical leaders for social justice who respect differences, value reflective practice, understand change facilitation, build learning communities, and work effectively in diverse settings. LMU’s mission dictates that we lead in order to facilitate transformation, and our school administration leadership programs bring that vision to life.</span></p> <p>I encourage you to tour LMU’s campus (<a href="https://graduatestudies.lmu.edu/portal/graduatecampustour" target="_blank">in person</a> or <a href="https://tour.concept3d.com/share/WtHkaCkjP/stop/1" target="_blank">online</a>), meet with an <a href="/admission/virtualsessionsandappointments/virtual1-on-1appointments/">admission counselor</a>, and <a href="/admission/info/" title="Home LMU » School of Education | Home » LMU » School of Education | Home » LMU » School of Education | Home » LMU » School of Education | Home » LMU » School of Education | Home » LMU » School of Education | Home » LMU » School of Education | Home » LMU » School of Education | Home » LMU » School of Education | Home » LMU » School of Education | Home » LMU » School of Education | Home » LMU » School of Education | Home » LMU » School of Education | Home » LMU » School of Education | Home » LMU » School of Education | Home » LMU » School of Education | Home » LMU » School of Education | Home » LMU » School of Education | Home » LMU » School of Education | Home » LMU » School of Education | Home » LMU » School of Education">request detailed information</a> about our program.</p> <p>Sincerely,</p> <p>Manuel N. Ponce, Jr., M.A. ’09, Ed.D. ’13<br />Program Director, School Administration</p> <a href="/academics/schooladmin/faculty/" class="button button--inline">View School Leadership & Administration Faculty</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="main main-animate--right main--blue"> <div class="main__container"> <div class="main__full"> <h2 class="">Careers</h2> <div class="section"> <div class="section__main"> <div class="split--alt split--swap"> <div class="split__half"> <div class="split__img split__img--pull"> <img src="/media/homepage/gateways/600x400_white.png" data-src="/media/lmuschoolofeducation/academicprograms/educationalleadership/adminsvccredentialandschoolleadership/school-leaders-smile-at-camera.jpg" alt="Group of five school leaders in a hallway smiling at camera" class="lazy "> </div> </div> <div class="split__half"> <p><span>An Administrative Services Credential enables you to develop, coordinate, and assess instructional programs; evaluate and supervise certificated and classified personnel; and manage budgets and resources for schools, districts, counties, and much more. Common career pathways and job titles include:</span></p> <ul> <li>Superintendent</li> <li>Associate superintendent</li> <li>Deputy superintendent</li> <li>Principal</li> <li>Assistant Principal</li> <li>Dean</li> </ul> <a href="https://careers.lmu.edu/" class="button button--inline">Career Support at LMU</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="main main-animate--left main-animate--short" role="region" aria-label="Take Your Next Step Today"> <div class="main__container"> <div class="main__full"> <div class="text-center"> <h2 class="main__section-heading-lg">Take Your Next Step Today</h2> <div class="wrap wrap--skinny"> <ul class="button__group"> <li class="button__group__item"><a href="/admission/info/" class="button">Request More Info</a></li> <li class="button__group__item"><a href="https://financialaid.lmu.edu/graduate/typesofavailableaid/" class="button">Explore Ways to Pay for Your Education</a></li> <li class="button__group__item"><a href="" class="button">Apply Now</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="main "> <div class="main__container"> <div class="main__full"> <div class="split--alt split--3-6"> <div class="split__half"> <div class="split__img"> <img src="/media/homepage/gateways/800fff-2.png" data-src="/media/lmuschoolofeducation/academicprograms/schoolpsychandcounseling/schoolpsychology/images/landingpages/hannon-library-spring-2023-1200x748.jpg" alt="Exterior photo of Hannon Library at LMU in Los Angeles" class="lazy "> </div> </div> <div class="split__half"> <p>Our team is always happy to assist you!</p> <ul> <li>Email us: <a href="mailto:soeinfo@lmu.edu">soeinfo@lmu.edu</a></li> <li>Call us: 310.258.8791</li> <li><a href="https://soe.lmu.edu/admission/info/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fill out this form</a> to request detailed information about the program</li> <li><a href="https://soe.lmu.edu/admission/virtualsessionsandappointments/virtual1-on-1appointments/">Book a virtual appointment</a> with an admission counselor</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </main>  <footer class="footer" id="footer"> <div class="footer__top"> <div class="columns-alt"> <div class="columns__item columns__item--4"> <a href="https://www.lmu.edu" class="footer__logo"> <span class="svgstore svgstore--logo-blue"> <svg> <title>LMU Logo</title> <use xlink:href="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/images/svgstore.svg#logo-blue"></use> </svg> </span> </a> <div class="footer__headline">Find Us</div> <ul> <li>Westchester Main Campus</li> <li>1 LMU Drive<br />Los Angeles, CA 90045<br />310.338.2700</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Downtown Law Campus</li> <li>919 Albany Street<br />Los Angeles, CA 90015<br />213.736.1000</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Playa Vista Campus</li> <li>12105 E. Waterfront Drive, Suite 200 <br />Playa Vista, CA 90094<br />310.338.2700</li> </ul> <ul class="footer__social"> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/loyolamarymount" class="footer__social__link"> <span class="svgstore svgstore--youtube"> <svg> <title>youtube</title> <use xlink:href="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/images/svgstore.svg#youtube"></use> </svg> </span> </a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lmula" class="footer__social__link"> <span class="svgstore svgstore--facebook"> <svg> <title>facebook</title> <use xlink:href="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/images/svgstore.svg#facebook"></use> </svg> </span> </a></li><li><a href="https://x.com/loyolamarymount" class="footer__social__link" aria-label="X"> <span class="svgstore svgstore--twitter"> <svg width="1200" height="1227" viewBox="0 0 1200 1227" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"> <path d="M714.163 519.284L1160.89 0H1055.03L667.137 450.887L357.328 0H0L468.492 681.821L0 1226.37H105.866L515.491 750.218L842.672 1226.37H1200L714.137 519.284H714.163ZM569.165 687.828L521.697 619.934L144.011 79.6944H306.615L611.412 515.685L658.88 583.579L1055.08 1150.3H892.476L569.165 687.854V687.828Z" /> </svg> </span> </a></li><li><a href="https://instagram.com/loyolamarymount/?hl=en" class="footer__social__link"> <span class="svgstore svgstore--instagram"> <svg> <title>instagram</title> <use xlink:href="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/images/svgstore.svg#instagram"></use> </svg> </span> </a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/edu/school?id=17875" class="footer__social__link"> <span class="svgstore svgstore--linkedin"> <svg> <title>linkedin</title> <use xlink:href="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/images/svgstore.svg#linkedin"></use> </svg> </span> </a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@loyolamarymount" class="footer__social__link"> <span class="svgstore svgstore--tiktok"> <svg> <title>tiktok</title> <use xlink:href="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/images/svgstore.svg#tiktok"></use> </svg> </span> </a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="columns__item columns__item--4"> <div class="footer__headline">Visit Campus</div> <ul> <li>Take Action</li> <li><a href="https://www.lmu.edu/apply/">Apply for Admission</a></li> <li><a href="https://admin.lmu.edu/hr/">Apply for Employment</a></li> <li><a href="https://safety.lmu.edu/">Emergency Information</a></li> <li><a href="https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1013/giving/interior.aspx?sid=1013&gid=1&pgid=1584&cid=2593">Make a Gift</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.lmu.edu/about/contact/">Request Information</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.lmu.edu/visit/">Visit Campus</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.lmu.edu/about/contact/">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Colleges and Schools</li> <li><a href="https://bellarmine.lmu.edu/">LMU Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts</a></li> <li><a href="https://cba.lmu.edu/">LMU College of Business Administration</a></li> <li><a href="https://cfa.lmu.edu/">LMU College of Communication and Fine Arts</a></li> <li><a href="https://cse.lmu.edu/">LMU Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.lls.edu/">LMU Loyola Law School</a></li> <li><a href="https://soe.lmu.edu/" title="Home » LMU » School of Education | Home » LMU » School of Education | Home » LMU » School of Education | Home » LMU » School of Education | Home » LMU » School of Education | Home » LMU » School of Education | Home » LMU » School of Education | Home » LMU » School of Education | Home » LMU » School of Education">LMU School of Education</a></li> <li><a href="https://sftv.lmu.edu/">LMU School of Film and Television</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="columns__item columns__item--4"> <div class="footer__headline">Explore LMU</div> <ul> <li>Essentials</li> <li><a href="https://registrar.lmu.edu/calendars/">Academic Calendar</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.lmu.edu/academics/degrees/">All Degrees and Programs</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.lmu.edu/academics/continuingeducation/">Continuing Education</a></li> <li><a href="https://mission.lmu.edu/mission/">Our Catholic Mission</a></li> <li><a href="https://studentaffairs.lmu.edu/">Student Affairs Division</a></li> <li><a href="https://library.lmu.edu/">University Library</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Explore</li> <li><a href="https://www.lmulions.com/">Athletics</a></li> <li><a href="https://cal.lmu.edu/">Event Calendar</a><a href="https://ignite.lmu.edu/"></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.lmu.edu/about/factsfiguresrankings/">LMU Facts and Figures</a></li> <li><a href="https://magazine.lmu.edu/">LMU Magazine</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.lmu.edu/resources/campusmaps/">Maps and Parking</a></li> <li><a href="https://newsroom.lmu.edu/">Newsroom</a></li> </ul> </div> <div class="columns__item columns__item--4"> <div class="footer__headline">Resources</div> <ul> <li>Information For</li> <li><a href="https://alumni.lmu.edu/">Alumni</a></li> <li><a href="https://community.lmu.edu/">Community and Neighbors</a></li> <li><a href="https://newsroom.lmu.edu/media-resources/">Media Resources</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.lmu.edu/apply/">Prospective Students and Families</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Administrative</li> <li><a href="https://www.lmu.edu/copyright/">Copyright</a></li> <li><a href="https://www-lmu-edu.translate.goog/?_x_tr_sl=en&_x_tr_tl=es&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp">En Español</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.lmu.edu/resources/directory/">Directory</a><a href="https://mobile.lmu.edu/"></a></li> <li><a href="https://my.lmu.edu">MYLMU</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.lmu.edu/about/siteindex/">Site Index</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.lmu.edu/tos/">Terms of Service</a></li> <li><a href="https://assistive.usablenet.com/tt/referrer">Text-Only View LMU.edu</a></li> <li><a href="https://resources.lmu.edu/titleix/statementofnondiscrimination/">Title IX</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.lmu.edu/resources/accessibility-statement/">Web Accessibility Statement</a></li> <li><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://www.lmu.edu/privacy/">Privacy Policy</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="footer__bottom"> <a class="t4Edit-page" href="https://cms.lmu.edu/terminalfour/page/directEdit#edit/7/en/13150">漏</a> <a href="https://www.lmu.edu/copyright/" title="Copyright and Privacy"><span id="currentYear"><script>document.getElementById('currentYear').appendChild(document.createTextNode(new Date().getFullYear()))</script></span> Loyola Marymount University </a> </div> </div> </footer> </div> <script src="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/javascript/main-06302021.js"></script> <script async src="https://siteimproveanalytics.com/js/siteanalyze_66356583.js"></script>  <script src="https://lmu-search.clients.us.funnelback.com/stencils/resources/base/v15.8/js/base.js" type="text/javascript" ></script> <script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/handlebars@latest/dist/handlebars.js"></script> <script src="https://lmu-search.clients.us.funnelback.com/stencils/resources/autocompletion/js/typeahead.bundle-0.11.1.min.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script src="https://lmu-search.clients.us.funnelback.com/s/resources/lmu-search/_default/js/typeahead.fb-2.6.js" type="text/javascript"></script> <script id="auto-completion-courses" type="text/x-handlebar-template"> <div> <h6>{{extra.disp.title}}</h6> <div class="details"> <div>{{extra.disp.college}}</div> <div class="text-muted">{{extra.disp.level}}</div> </div> </div> </script> <script id="auto-completion-people" type="text/x-handlebar-template"> <div class="media"> {{#if extra.disp.image}} <img class="d-flex mr-3 rounded-circle" src="{{extra.disp.I}}" alt="" /> {{/if}} <div class="media-body"> <h6>{{#if extra.disp.name}}{{extra.disp.name}}{{/if}}</h6> <div>{{extra.disp.position}}</div> <div class="details text-muted"> {{#if extra.disp.department}}<div><small><span class="fa fa-university text-muted" aria-hidden="true"></span> {{extra.disp.department}}</small></div>{{/if}} {{#if extra.disp.phone}}<div><small><span class="fa fa-phone text-muted" aria-hidden="true"></span> {{extra.disp.phone}}</small></div>{{/if}} {{#if extra.disp.email}}<div><small><span class="fa fa-envelope-o text-muted" aria-hidden="true"></span> {{extra.disp.email}}</small></div>{{/if}} </div> </div> </div> </script> <script> jQuery(document).ready( function() { jQuery('.search__input').qc({ program: 'https://search.lmu.edu/s/suggest.json', alpha: '0.5', show: '10', sort: '0', length: '3', datasets:{ organic: { name: 'Suggestions', collection: 'lmu-search', profile: '_default', show: '10' }, people: { name: 'People Directory', collection: 'lmu-staff-xml', profile: 'auto-completion', show: '3' , template: { suggestion: jQuery('#auto-completion-people').text() } }, courses: { name: 'Programs', collection: 'lmu-programs-web', profile: 'auto-completion', show: '5' , template: { suggestion: jQuery('#auto-completion-courses').text() } } } }); }); </script> <script src="/media/2019lmu/siteassets/javascript/event.js"></script> </body> </html>

CINXE.COM

Administrative Services Program | LMU School of Education - Loyola Marymount University