Announcements
Now Accepting Fall 2026 Applications!
Applications Due: August 3rd, 2026
Instructions for the Cal State Online Application:
- To apply for the Credential only pathway, please select: "Administrative Services Credential (Credential Only)" option.
- To apply for the MA in School Administration with the credential pathway, please select: "School Administration (with Administrative Services Credential)" option.
Upcoming Virtual Information Sessions
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with our Program Coordinator, Dr. William Y. Marroquin, get answers to any questions you have about our program, and gain a better understanding of the application process.
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday, May 18 | 4 p.m. |
| Monday, June 8 | 3 p.m. |
| Monday, June 22 | 3 p.m. |
| Monday, July 13 | 3 p.m. |
| Monday, July 27 | 3 p.m. |
About the Program
The Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and Master of Arts (MA) in School Administration Program provides multiple opportunities for each candidate to learn, practice and reflect on the role of an instructional leader as defined by the California Administrator Performance and Content Expectations and inherent in these expectations is a strong commitment to cultural diversity and the use of technology as a powerful learning and management tool. Six program themes are integrated throughout the five-course content sequence and two-course performance sequence: (1) visionary leadership, (2) instructional leadership, (3) school improvement leadership, (4) professional learning and growth leadership, (5) organizational and systems leadership, and (6) community leadership. Most importantly, these themes are systematically aligned with the professional practices of today's school leaders. Program courses are embedded with numerous practical, relevant experiences that bring our candidates in contact with working professionals, mentors, and district leaders.
If you have any questions, please email our Academic Advisor, Preslie Northcutt at: pnorthcutt@csustan.edu
Spring 2026 Candidate Information Session
Online & In Person Course Offerings
The School Administration Program offers both online and in-person cohorts. Currently, online cohorts are available in Turlock, Merced, Manteca, and Stockton. The in-person cohort is located in Ceres.
Priority enrollment for online cohorts is given to:
- Candidates who live or work outside the program's service regions.
- Candidates who live or work in San Joaquin County.
- Candidates with extenuating life circumstances (at the discretion of the Program Coordinator).
- All remaining seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Priority enrollment applies to candidates who submit a completed application by the CalState Apply deadline.
Students interested in enrolling in the in-person Ceres cohort should contact the Program Coordinator directly, Dr. William Y. Marroquin
Updated: June 30, 2026