School of Education - Service Credentials

The Pupil Personnel Service Credential – specializing in school counseling - prepares you to work as a school counselor in K-12 public schools, providing comprehensive guidance and counseling services to students. The Preliminary Administrative Service Credential prepares you for entry-level and upper administrative position in your district. The Clear Administrative Service credential is issued to an administrator with over two years experience.

For specific information about the service credentials programs, please visit the School of Education Web site or request information about the program

Admissions Requirements for Service Credentials Program:

Step 1:

Please complete and submit all general graduate application materials. These materials can be found on the Application Process page, where you will also find the address to which you should send these materia ls.

Step 2:

Applicat ion Checklist and Program Eligibility:

1. Please request 2 confidential letters of recommendation. Please provide your references with the School of Education Letter of Recommendation Form and have them send the completed recommendation to the address found on the Application Process page. Recommendations should be completed by individuals who have knowledge of your character and professional performance.


2. Please schedule an appointment with an appropriate faculty advisor to complete a program plan sheet (contact specific university location of choice for assistance).


3. CBEST passing score report.


4. CTC Certificate of Clearance or other CTC credential.
   


5. Evidence of prerequisite credential (excluding PPS credential program).

Note: The following are additional requirements for candidates pursuing an M.A. or Ed.S. degree in conjunction with a service credential:

1. A writing sample responding to the following questions (each answer should be one-half page):


• Describe your professional career goals.


• Describe the experience that helped you determine these goals. You may want to include multi-cultural and professional experiences.


• Explain why you are applying to a Christian graduate program.


2. GRE or MAT scores (waived if candidate already has advanced degree from a regionally accredited college or university).

Please send all materials to the address found on the Application Process page.