Preliminary Admin Services Credential Program
Program Review
Program Addendum: Program Response to Feedback (April 2023).
1. Program Summary
The Educational Leadership programs at California State University, Fullerton, are long- standing, purposefully developed programs of professional leadership preparation based on department goals and revised over time to ensure continuous improvement.
Program Design
Educational Leadership Department Mission and Vision
Mission: With our partners, we help leaders disrupt and transform educational systems so that all students, particularly those who have been marginalized in schools and society, can engage fully in the benefits of education.
Vision: An educational system that is just, equitable, and inclusive.
MSEDAD/PASC
Program Outcomes
Grounded by our mission and vision for educational leadership, we create leaders who are:
- Learning-Centered
- Change Partners
- Organizational Leaders
- Community-Centered Leaders
- Relationship Builders
- Anti-Racist Advocates
- Reflective Thinkers
Leadership within the Department Program
The Department of Educational Leadership has undergone significant changes in the past five years. Faculty transitions out of the department and changes in staffing decisions shifted leadership and coordinator roles. The current chair is Dr. Eugene Fujimoto. Dr. Estela Zarate was the PASC/EDAD Coordinator from 2018-2021. Part-time interim coordinator, Dr. Quintin Robinson, was appointed in summer 2021.
Stakeholder Input
The Dean’s Advisory Board for the College of Education is a long-standing board of internal and external stakeholders who meet twice per year to review the status of programs within the College of Education.
The P-12 Educational Leadership Advisory Committee meets twice an academic year. The focus of this group is on P-12 programs in the Department of Educational Leadership. Thus, this group reviews program assessment, evaluation, and planning data to provide input toward continuous improvement efforts.
Input from these sources is reviewed in Department meetings and have led to changes and innovations throughout our programs.
| Location | Delivery Model | Pathway |
|---|---|---|
| Main Campus | Hybrid | Traditional: PASC/MSEDAD |
| Anaheim Union HSD | Hybrid | Traditional: PASC/MSEDAD |
| Anaheim Elementary SD | Hybrid | Traditional: PASC/MSEDAD |
Course of Study (Curriculum and Field Experience)
The PASC/MSEDAD program offers courses designed for practitioners. The Hybrid/Online model meets face-to-face three Saturdays per term (9-4pm) with additional weekly instruction and assignments online using Canvas. The California Administrator Performance Assessment (CalAPA) Leadership Cycles align with our curriculum, and we embed the leadership cycles into courses.
The PASC/MSEDAD program admits credentialed teachers with at least four years of full-time teaching experience. Candidates become part of a cohort, taking two courses each term for four terms for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (fall, spring, summer, fall) with the option of an additional term to complete the master’s in Educational Leadership and Administration. Fieldwork is completed in each course. Fieldwork exposes students to authentic leadership experiences and is embedded and incorporated in course-based activities and assignments. There is comprehensive capstone project at the end of the PASC program and an e-Portfolio completed in EDAD 567. MSEDAD students complete a masters project in EDAD 597.
COURSE SEQUENCE
Students complete two courses each semester. Students typically complete courses as follows:
| Semester 1 (6 units) | Semester 2** (6 units) | Semester 3** (6 units) | Semester 4 (6 units) | Semester 5 (6 units) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDAD 505A Instructional Leadership & Assessment A EDAD 593 Foundation of Leadership through Equity |
EDAD 510 Instructional Leadership & Assessment B EDAD 566 Community Engagement for School Leaders |
EDAD 503 Organizational Leadership & Management A EDAD 561 Political Leadership |
EDAD 504 Organizational Leadership & Management B EDAD 567 Fieldwork |
EDAD 597* Project |
* M.S. Candidates only. This course is not offered in Summer. Cohorts entering in Spring terms will take in the Fall term after completion of other coursework.
** Terms 2 and 3 are switched for cohorts entering in the Spring
LEAD PROGRAM (PASC/MSEDAD)
The LEAD programs in Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) and Anaheim Elementary School District (AESD) model innovative partnerships through an Executive Model PASC/MSEDAD Program with CSUF. The teams in LEAD are co-facilitated by CSUF faculty and partner district administrators.
The course sequence in LEAD was adjusted to accommodate candidates through a four-term program (fall, spring, fall spring) with an option to complete the master’s project with the on-campus cohort.
| LEAD-AUHSD | LEAD-AESD | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2021 |
EDAD505A: Instructional Leadership & Assessment A EDAD593: Foundations of Leadership through Equity |
EDAD505A: Instructional Leadership & Assessment A EDAD593: Foundations of Leadership through Equity |
| Spring 2022 |
EDAD503A: Organizational Leadership and Management A EDAD566: Community Engagement for School Leaders |
EDAD503A: Organizational Leadership and Management A EDAD566: Community Engagement for School Leaders |
| Fall 2022 |
EDAD510: Instructional Leadership & Assessment B EDAD567: Fieldwork |
EDAD510: Instructional Leadership & Assessment B EDAD561: Political Leadership |
| Spring 2023 |
EDAD504: Organizational Leadership and Management B EDAD561: Political Leadership |
EDAD504: Organizational Leadership and Management B EDAD567: Fieldwork |
| Fall 2023 | EDAD 597: Project (optional) | EDAD 597: Project (optional) |
Mentors
In the first semester of the program, the candidate identifies a fieldwork mentor.
- The instructor will provide the candidate a link to the following form to be completed and submitted electronically: Setting and Mentor Selection for Fieldwork
- The candidate will also receive a link to be provided to the mentor so that the mentor can complete and submit the form electronically: Mentor Declaration Form
.
Assessment of Candidates
Each content course is standards based and aligned with CAPEs. Course syllabi clearly identifies the CAPEs addressed and how they are introduced, developed, and mastered. CAPEs are assessed in the fieldwork experiences and the California Administrator Performance Assessment (CalAPA). Below is a summary of the major assessment activities in our program.
CAPE Self Assessments
Students complete the self-assessments for each CAPE standard in EDAD 567 and meet and discuss the results of the self-assessment with their Fieldwork Mentor. Students keep track of meetings and conversations with their Mentor on an electronic Mentor Log
.
Formative Assessment in Fieldwork
Progress in fieldwork is assessed each term through in the content course and mentor logs. Sample of Mentor Interaction Log
.
Signature Assignment
Revised in 2019, the course EDAD 593 - Foundations of Equity, Diversity, and Access in P-12 Schools contains a signature assignment on systemic problems in a school setting. In 2021 the department began to use this assignment as part of the program assessment plan.
Master’s Project
Revised in 2019, the master’s project revolves around a problem of practice in the candidate’s home school or district. The culminating summative assessment occurs in Semester 5, the final semester of EDAD 597.
California Administrator Performance Assessment (CalAPA)
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) candidates complete the CalAPA during their preliminary program. EDAD faculty intentionally planned and incorporated the cycles into our EDAD program ensuring alignment with course learning goals and outcomes. We scheduled completing CalAPA cycles as follows: EDAD 510: Cycle 2 and Cycle 3; EDAD 503: Cycle 1; EDAD 567: Complete any cycle not submitted.
We maintain a PASC/MSEDAD Virtual Community where students can access tutorials and resources related to CalAPA.
GPA Requirements for Completing Credential Program
The minimum GPA required to be recommended for a certificate of eligibility or a credential is an average of 3.0 for all classes taken at CSUF in the credential program.
Credential Recommendation and Program Completion
At the end of the fourth term students will have completed all course work to apply for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential.
Students complete the Administrative Services Credential Application.
and submit it to the Credential Preparation Center
in CP-540. The Credential Preparation Center can be reached at credentialsonline@fullerton.edu or at (657)278-3205.
- Students login to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) to update their educator profile
and pay fees.
- PASC eligibility is contingent on passing all three CalAPA cycles.
At the end of the fifth term, MSEDAD students will have completed all course work to graduate with a Master of Science in Administrative Services.
2. Organizational Structure
3. Faculty Qualifications
Qualifications of Mentors and Professional Development Personnel (Instructional Personnel)
3.1 Instructional Personnel Table
| Number of Fulltime faculty | Number of part-time/lecturer faculty | Site-Appointed Mentors* | University appointed Mentors | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9 | 72 | 0 | 0 |
Notes: *Site appointment mentors current for 2021-2022
3.2 Annotated Personnel List with syllabi links
| Name(CV Linked) | Degree Held | Program Pathway | Employment Status | Courses Taught Syllabus Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INSTRUCTORS (LBS) | ||||
|
Nancy Watkins
|
Ed.D. | PASC/MSEDAD | Full Time Faculty |
EDAD 503
EDAD 504
|
|
Jennifer Goldstein
|
Ph.D. | PASC/MSEDAD: LEAD | Full Time Faculty |
EDAD 597
|
|
Maritza Lozano
|
Ph.D. | PASC/MSEDAD (20-21) PASC/MSEDAD LEAD (21-22) | Full Time Faculty |
EDAD 503a
EDAD 505a
EDAD 510
EDAD 561-Su20
EDAD 561-Su21
EDAD 566
EDAD 567
EDAD 593
EDAD 597
|
|
Judith Perez
|
Ph.D. | PASC/MSEDAD | Full Time Lecturer |
EDAD 597
|
|
Quintin Robinson
|
Ph.D. | PASC/MSEDAD | Part-time Lecturer |
EDAD 510
|
|
Jorge Herrera
|
Ed.D. | PASC/MSEDAD | Part-time Lecturer |
EDAD 567
|
|
Leyda Garcia
|
Ed.D. | PASC/MSEDAD | Part-time Lecturer |
EDAD 503
EDAD 504
|
|
Roger Nguyen
|
Ed.D. | PASC/MSEDAD | Part-time Lecturer |
EDAD 566
|
|
Jeffrey Kim
|
Ed.D. | PASC/MSEDAD | Part-time Lecturer |
EDAD 510
EDAD 561
|
|
Rodolfo Acosta
|
Ph.D. | PASC/MSEDAD | Part-time Lecturer |
EDAD 593
|
|
Benjamin Cooper
|
Ph.D. | PASC/MSEDAD | Part-time Lecturer |
EDAD 505
EDAD 510
|
|
Christa Borgese
|
Ed.D | PASC/MSEDAD | Part-time Lecturer |
EDAD 567
|
3.3 Published Experience and Qualifications Requirements
Site-Based Mentors
As part of the application process for the Preliminary ASC, school administrators fill out an Employer Support Form
– Notice to District Superintendent and agree to provide a site-based mentor with the appropriate qualifications and credentials. Then when the semester begins, the induction candidates ask their mentor to submit a Mentor Determination Form
with details about the type of credential and qualifications the mentor holds. The EDAD coordinator reviews the documentation and ensures a mentor match within 30 days from when the classes begin for the semester. These mentor applications are then archived by the induction coordinator in electronic files.
Employer Support Document
– Notice to District Superintendent
Mentor Determination
Form
Note: The complete mentor information from last year or Fall 2021 contain confidential information but they may be requested by the reviewers as needed.
3.4 Instructional Personnel Recruitment Documents (if vacancies exist)
Part-time faculty (adjunct professors), who teach in the Preliminary Administrative Credential Program are required to have a doctoral degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in a field related to Education or Educational Leadership, as well as a clear CA admin credential. The program philosophy promotes the belief that part-time faculty (adjuncts), who are current practitioners in the field of P-12 Educational Leadership, bring current best practices to the classroom.
Beginning October 1, 2021, all NEW part-time hires must apply through the Common Human Resource System (CHRS). All interested candidates must apply through this system.
The following information relates to the hiring of part time faculty.
Hiring of Part-Time Faculty
- The new system for the part-time pool has been developed and this is a CSU-wide initiative. This system will be used to hire all new part-time faculty and student assistants (next). Faculty who have a break in service/employment for 12 months are considered "new" and will need to submit their application materials to the pool. Please encourage all interested candidates to submit their application to the pool.
- Department chair/director will then review the pool of applicants and make recommendations. Hiring of temporary faculty (full and part-time lecturers) is governed but the CBA which indicates that the chair and appropriate administrator make a recommendation to the President. Employment is determined by the President or the designee. The designee in this case is moved to the Deans.
- Faculty can make recommendations by sending CVs when they are aware of openings (at which point we will direct the applicants to apply to the part-time pool CHRS as mentioned above). The Chair does not share the actual materials with faculty collected from pool. The Chair can discuss program needs and get input from faculty, but ultimately the decision is made by the Chair and the Dean.
Evaluation of Part-time Faculty
The process of evaluating lectures (part-time and full-time) is outlined in UPS 210.070. Part-time faculty are evaluated annually by the Department Peer Review Committee (DPRC), Department Chair, and Dean. No other evaluation process is appropriate.
For tenure-track faculty searches taking place in 2021, the following information was shared:
Hiring of Tenure-Track Faculty
The process for hiring tenure-track faculty that us outlined in UPS 210.001. IV. C. The Department Search Committee (DSC) shall solicit feedback to take into consideration (in other words faculty can vote but it's not binding). The DPC makes a recommendation to the Dean in conjunction with the Chair (again recommendation but not binding).
Evaluation of Tenure-Track Faculty
The process of evaluating tenure-track faculty is outlined in the Department Personnel Standards. Tenure-track faculty are evaluated by Department Personnel Committee (DPC), Department Chair, and Dean. No other evaluation process is appropriate.
4. Course Sequence
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program Course Sequence
5. Course Matrix
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program Course Matrix
6. Fieldwork and Clinical Practice
6.1 Table denoting number of hours of fieldwork, clinical practice
We believe field experiences should expose students to authentic leadership experiences, embedded and incorporated in course-based activities and assignments. PASC/MSEDAD students’ complete fieldwork throughout their program. Fieldwork hours are embedded in some course assignments for the following courses.
| Course Number | Description of Field-Based Assignment | Approx. Fieldwork Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDAD 505A | Professional Learning Investigation | 10 |
| EDAD 593 | Systemic Problem Assignment | 10 |
| EDAD 510 | Leading a Community of Practice | 10 |
| EDAD 566 | Community Engagement Inquiry Project/Strategic Plan | 10 |
| EDAD 503 | Organizational leadership and equity analysis | 5 |
| EDAD 561 | Critical Policy Analysis Group Project | 10 |
| EDAD 504 | School Plan with Budget | 5 |
| EDAD 567 | Leadership Experience Project - CalAPA Cycle completion | 20 |
When CalAPA was introduced, the EDAD faculty intentionally planned and incorporated the cycles into our EDAD program ensuring alignment with course learning goals and outcomes.Our courses align with specific Leadership Cycles for CalAPA and students are expected to complete fieldwork aligned to the CalAPA Cycles during these courses.
| Course Number | Field-Based Assignment (CalAPA) | Approx. Fieldwork Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDAD 510 | Cycle 2 and Cycle 3 | 40 |
| EDAD 503 | Cycle 1 | 20 |
| EDAD 567 | Complete any cycle not submitted (usually Cycle 3) | 20 |
While fieldwork is embedded throughout the courses, he supervised clinical fieldwork in the program occurs in EDAD 567 – Fieldwork, which is a three-unit course where students log additional supervised fieldwork.
6.2 Signed MOU or Agreement for each placement
In the first semester of the program, the candidate will identify a fieldwork mentor.
- The instructor will provide the candidate a link to the following form to be completed and submitted electronically: Setting and Mentor Selection for Fieldwork.
- The candidate will also receive a link to be provided to the mentor so that the mentor can complete and submit the form electronically: Mentor Determination Form
.
6.3 Veteran Practitioner Training Material
All PASC/MSEDAD fieldwork mentors review an overview video from the PASC/MSEDAD Coordinator before the term to ensure Fieldwork expectations and mentor roles are clear.
The PASC/MSEDAD Coordinator reviews program outcomes and fieldwork requirements with the mentors and provides them a copy of the PASC/MSEDAD Handbook
and the Mentor Determination
form that outlines mentor responsibilities.
6.4 Documentation of Candidate Placements
Mentor Determination Results (2022)
6.5 Clinical Practice Handbook/Manual
6.6 Fieldwork/Clinical Practice Syllabi
EDAD 567 – Fieldwork - Syllabus
6.6.1 Clinical Practice Assessment Instruments
7. Credential Recommendation
7.1 Description of process ensuring appropriate recommendation, including IDP process
PASC/MSEDAD requires verification of teaching or other qualified service experience. Each applicant must include a signed Verification of Teaching and Service Experience form
in their application portfolio. In the event of multiple employers, verification is required by each one to total the required number of years. Admission to the program is not permitted until all CTC-required documentation has been submitted, including verification of teaching. All documents provided in the portfolio are checked and verified by the program coordinator.
Note: Fullerton does not offer an Intern Program option for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential.
Preliminary Administrative Credential Program candidates receive initial and ongoing advising from their program coordinator Candidates can also monitor their program progress through the university’s student system, using the “Titan Degree Audit”.
When candidates apply for the credential to the CSUF Credential Office, the credential analyst sends a list of candidates applying for the credential to the PASC/MSEDAD coordinator, who reviews student grades, academic and fieldwork knowledge and skills to ensure that they have met all requirements for the preliminary administrative services credential. The PASC/MSEDAD coordinator then sends the credential analyst an email stating that the candidates have met all clinical and academic requirements for the credential.
The following information is included in PASC Student Handbook:
Instructions for PASC Candidates
Below are your Administrative Services Credential application instructions. Please take the time to read through them thoroughly.
Application Information for Certificate of Eligibility, Preliminary and Clear applicants
:
**When you’re ready, please EMAIL the credential analyst your application materials!**
Items to Submit:
- Application
- $25 CSUF Online Processing Fee
- Verification of Experience
- Any other items listed in the link above specific to the Administrative Services document you are applying for
There is no deadline to apply for your credential. We recommend that you do it sooner rather than later, even if you don’t plan on using it right away.
Processing Timeline:
The earliest a recommendation can be submitted to CTC based on their timeline and only if your grades have posted on your transcript and I have received clearance from the Educational Leadership department. If you have not received an email from CTC within four weeks and you’ve already applied to our office, please email the credential analyst to check the status of your application. Be sure to log into your CTC profile NOW and update your email information to ensure that you will receive the CTC recommendation email as soon as available.
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
At the end of your fourth term, you will have completed all your course work to apply for your Preliminary Administrative Services Credential. Here is some important information you should know.
- You will need to complete the Administrative Services Credential Application
and submit it to the Credential Preparation Center
in CP-540. The Credential Preparation Center can be reached at credentialsonline@fullerton.edu or at (657)278-3205.
- To complete the credential process, you will need to login to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)
to update your and pay fees.
- Will you be participating in the spring Credential Ceremony? If you are completing your credential course work in fall or spring, you are eligible to participate in the ceremony.
MSEDAD
At the end of your fifth term, you will have completed all of your course work to graduate with your Masters of Science in Administrative Services. Here is some important information you should know.
- Apply for a grad checkthrough the Office of Graduate Studies. Please visit the Grad Studies website
where you will find instructions on how to apply for a grad check and deadlines to apply for each graduation semester.
- Will you be walking in spring Commencement? If you are completing your master’s course work in fall or spring, you are eligible to participate in Commencement.
- Exit Surveys - As a master's graduate you will receive two exit surveys. The purpose of these surveys is to obtain a better understanding of your experience in the program. Your participation is vital for our department to continue to improve our program and to provide the best learning experience to our students. We appreciate your time to complete these surveys.
Master's degree posting timeline. Every student is excited to see that their master's degree conferred on their transcripts. However, please keep in mind that the posting of the confer date can take up to ten weeks once the semester is complete. For more information on the degree posting timeline .
7.1.1 Candidate Progress Monitoring Document (IDP)
Beginning in spring 2023 (and continuing in future years), all students in the program completed transition plan (IDP) in the final semester of the program as part of their EDAD 567 course. This document will be reviewed and signed by the program coordinator.
A credential analyst will complete a final evaluation and confirm that all program and state requirements have been met prior to credential recommendation. A credential analyst will ensure that only qualified candidates are recommended for the Preliminary Administrative or Certificate of Eligibility Credential.
