Preliminary Administrative Services Credential – Tier I

Candidates for the Tier I credential can transfer credits from another accredited institution but must complete a minimum of 12 credits in residency at Chapman University College.

An Internship Option is available for Tier I candidates who are in or wish to accept an administrative position while completing the coursework for this program.

Admission Requirements

1. Valid, CTC "basic" Credential
2. Two recent letters of recommendation
3. Current resume
4. Intake interview
5. Passing score on the CBEST (Candidates who received a teaching credential after 1983 will have passed CBEST. Those who hold life credentials may not have passed the CBEST and will have to take the test.)
6. Grade point average of 2.75 calculated over the most recent 30 graded semester (or 45 quarter) credits completed in either a baccalaureate or post baccalaureate program, including credits earned toward a credential. All credits used for GPA calculation must be earned prior to application and must be from a regionally accredited institution.
7. Applicants with GPAs between 2.50* and 2.74 can qualify for admission to a credential program by earning a passing score on one of the qualifying examinations listed below.
   1. Graduate Record Examination (GRE): any of the three GRE scores (Verbal, Quantitative or Analytical Writing) may be used to meet credential program admissions standard. The minimum acceptable score for the Verbal and Quantitative sections is 450. The minimum acceptable score for the Analytic Writing is 4.5.
   2. Miller Analogies Test (MAT): achieve a minimum scaled score of 403.
   3. Subject Matter Competency Examinations: successfully complete one of the California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET).

*Administrative Services applicants with a GPA lower than 2.5 may, under certain conditions, petition for admission consideration under an "exceptional admit" category. Applicants must have passed the CBEST and one of the approved graduate admission examinations specified in number 7 above to be considered for "exceptional admit."

Program Requirements

1. A minimum of three years of verified full time employment under a "basic" CTC credential at the time of filing for the Tier I credential.
2. Exit Interview.

Internship candidates must meet all of the preceding admission requirements. In addition, Internship candidates must provide verification that they have served three full academic years in an approved setting (form CL-41) and written evidence that they have been offered an administrative position (Chapman University Verification of Employment for Internship Credential Form). The credential application form, which can be obtained from the Faculty or Academic Advisor, must be completed by the candidate and filed with the credential specialist at the campus of residence.

Candidates serving under an Internship Credential while completing the Administrative Services Credential, Tier I are required to take an additional three credits of EDAU 691. This course will provide the support needed to help ensure the candidates' success in their administrative assignment. A University Supervisor will assist the candidate as he/she develops a Professional Development Plan that is appropriate for the candidate and the assigned duties.