Overview
An advanced professional program for full-time administrators holding a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (Tier I), the Professional Administrative Administrative Services Credential (Tier II) offers mentoring, support, and assistance based on the California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (CPSELs).
Through an Individualized Mentoring Plan (IMP) students’ performance expectations, professional development objectives, and learning activities are identified. Artifacts which demonstrate student progress in meeting the IMP professional development objectives are maintained in a portfolio.
Throughout the the program, students’ advancement toward their objectives are assessed. A culminating assessment forms the basis for certifying that students have successfully met all professional development objectives in the IMP and have met the level of administrative competence to merit recommendation for the Professional Administrative Services Credential.
Candidates who have received the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (Tier I) and are employed in an administrative position have five years to obtain the Professional Administrative Services Credential.
Benefits and Distinctives
The Professional Administrative Services Credential (Tier II) Program:
- Prepares those who already hold a Tier I Credential and serve as full-time administrators in higher level positions.
- Integrates applicable knowledge and experience based on the needs of candidates' current roles.
- Allows candidates five years to complete the credential.
- Offers courses at convenient times and multiple Southern California locations to accommodate working professionals.
Learn more about the program and our faculty.
School of Education Accreditation
Azusa Pacific University receives accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). In addition, the School of Education receives accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), making APU one of only three private schools in California with this distinction. Further, our credential programs are accredited by California’s Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). These notable accreditations set APU graduates apart from other candidates and ensure your degree will be recognized throughout the United States and internationally.
University Reputation
Azusa Pacific University held its place for the second year in the most prestigious category of the U.S.News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2009, ranking in the third tier of the national category. Additionally, for the first time, APU ranked ninth among the best up-and-coming national universities. Previously, APU was ranked in the top 25 schools within the Western Universities-Master’s category, enjoying prominent placement and recognition for outstanding first-year and service-learning programs.
According to Diverse Issues in Higher Education magazine, APU ranked number 6 in the nation in awarding the most master’s degrees to Hispanics. In addition, The Princeton Review included APU as 1 of 120 colleges in the 2009 Best in the West category.
