Application and Admission

Information Sessions for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and/or Master’s of Science in Educational Leadership with the PASC Credential Courses Included  

Please indicate in Cal State Apply if you are applying to begin classes with the Spring term, 2027, or for the Fall term, 2027.  

Also, please indicate if you are applying for the online with weekly zoom session modality from 5:00 to 8:30 for two classes or the in–person at a district location for the weekly sessions from 4:00 to 9:00 for two classes.  

September Virtual Information Session    
Wed 9/23/2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM  
https://cpp.zoom.us/j/83827224934  

October Virtual Information Session  
Wed 10/21/2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM  
https://cpp.zoom.us/j/88181317602  

November Virtual Information Session  
Wed 11/18/2026 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM  
https://cpp.zoom.us/j/88181317602  

January 20, 2027 Virtual Information Session  
Wed 1/20/2027 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM  
https://cpp.zoom.us/j/88181317602  

February 17, 2027 Virtual Information Session  
Wed 2/17/2027 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM  
https://cpp.zoom.us/j/88181317602  

March 17, 2027 Virtual Information Session  
Wed 3/17/2027 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM  
https://cpp.zoom.us/j/88181317602  

April 21, 2027 Virtual Information Session  
Wed 4/21/2027 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM  
https://cpp.zoom.us/j/88181317602  

For further information about the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC program) at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, please email PASC Program Coordinator: Mr. Jeff Seymour (jjseymour@cpp.edu) or Dr. Betty Alford, department chair (btalford@cpp.edu).  

https://www.calstate.edu/apply 

If you've been considering enrolling in a Prelimary Administrative Services Credential Program, Now Is The Time!

Application Deadlines:

  • 2027 Spring Semester: December 1, 2026. 
  • 2027 Fall Semester: May 1, 2027

The Educational Leadership Department at Cal Poly Pomona now offers a new bisynchronous online cohort alongside its in-person district site cohorts for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) program. Students may choose from in-person cohorts meeting one evening per week or an online cohort meeting Tuesdays via Zoom, with asynchronous fieldwork for all cohorts. Classes begin January 2027, and the 11-month PASC program concludes in Summer 2027. Students may also complete three additional courses to earn a Master of Science in Educational Leadership by December 2028.

Applying to the Program


Join a cohort with classes beginning in Spring 2027. Or apply to the program in Fall 2027. If you have questions about the Administrative Services Credential program, please email Mr. Jeff Seymour, Program Coordinator, at jjseymour@cpp.edu.

Apply at: Cal State Apply

The University Application and Program Admission Application are both required for admission to the Preliminary Administrative ServicesCredential Program. Deadlines for applications are strictly enforced. 

Below are the basic steps for admission: 

  1. Apply for university admission through Cal State Apply.
  2. Apply for program admission by submitting the supplemental application.
  3. Complete an Advising and Interview session.

For questions concerning supplementary application materials, contact Sonia Gonzalez, Program Admission Coordinator, Credential Services at sagonzalez@cpp.edu.

All requirements listed here must be met to be considered for Administrative Services credential program admission (upload supporting documentation to your program application). 

  • The completed application
  • A copy of your valid Clear or Life California Credential:
A clear or life California teaching credential that requires a baccalaureate degree and a program of professional preparation, including student teaching or the equivalent, and holds an English learner authorization
Or
A clear or life California designated subjects teaching credential in adult education, career technical education, vocational education or special subjects, provided the applicant also possesses a baccalaureate degree, and holds an English learner authorization
Or
A clear or life California services credential in pupil personnel services, health services for school nurse, teacher librarian services, or speech-language pathology or clinical or rehabilitative services requiring a baccalaureate degree and a program of professional preparation, including field work or the equivalent. 
  • Verification of 4 years of successful, full-time experience completed in a public school, nonpublic school, or private school of equivalent status located in California or another state, or a combination of experience earned in California or another state and currently attaining the 5th year of successful, full-time experience while in the program.. This experience may be teaching, pupil personnel work, librarianship, health services, clinical or rehabilitative services, or a combination of teaching and school services equal to five years. Substitute or part-time service does not apply. Verification of experience must be on the district or employing agency letterhead and signed by the superintendent, assistant superintendent, director of personnel, director of human resources or HR designee. School or district personnel other than the applicant must verify all experience. 

See Terms and Definitions of full-time experience: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/docs/default-source/leaflets/cl574c.pdf?sfvrsn=8aa3c37f_10 

  • Basic Skills Requirement - proof of Bachelor's degree
  • Program Admissions Interview: All candidates are required to attend an interview advising session. Please contact Mr. Jeff Seymour, Program Coordinator, at jjseymour@cpp.edu to schedule. 
  • Processing Fee: Receipt of payment for $25 Processing Fee. Payment can be made via BroncoDirect or through the Cashier’s Office via phone at (909) 869-2010.
  • GPA Requirements: A 2.5 GPA for the candidate's most recent 60 units of university/college work. 
Note: Official transcripts must be submitted directly to the Office of Admissions (not uploaded to the Program Application). The Credential Analyst will be able to access the information from the university’s document system. For options (including e-transcripts) on submitting your transcripts to Cal Poly: https://www.cpp.edu/admissions/graduate/masters-requirements.shtml