Other School Personnel Credentials
Administrative Services. The Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) Program for education professionals is designed for candidates seeking a career as a public school administrator. The PASC Program provides the foundations of educational leadership necessary to qualify for a Clear California Administrative Services Credential granted through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). The preliminary administrative credential authorizes the holder to serve as an assistant superintendent, principal, assistant principal, supervisor, coordinator, or other equivalent level administrator in California public schools. This credential holder can provide administrative services for grades K-12.
School Psychology. The Master of Arts in Psychology, Option in Applied Psychology is offered through the Psychology Department. This master’s degree plus credential program provides the training required to obtain the Pupil Personnel Services (PPS)/School Psychology Credential granted through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). The PPS/School Psychology Credential authorizes the holder to work in California public schools as a school psychologist. This program is accredited by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), and graduates are eligible for national certification as school psychologists.
Speech-Language Pathology. Offered in conjunction with the Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders, the Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential authorizes the holder to conduct language, speech, and hearing assessments and provide educational services in public schools.
Licensure and Credentialing
Admission into programs leading to licensure and credentialing does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or credential. Licensure and credentialing requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the CSU and requirements can change at any time. For example, licensure or credentialing requirements can include evidence of the right to work in the United States (e.g., Social Security number or taxpayer identification number) or successfully passing a criminal background check. Students are responsible for determining whether they can meet licensure or credentialing requirements.
The California State University has not determined whether its programs meet other states' educational or professional requirements for licensure and certification. Students enrolled in a California State University program who are planning to pursue licensure or certification in other states are responsible for determining whether they will meet their state's requirements for licensure or certification. This disclosure is made pursuant to 34 §CFR 668.43(a)(5)(v)(C).