Admission

Application Requirements:

1. Apply Easily Online
2. Official transcripts (one set) from all colleges and universities you’ve attended sent directly from your academic institution(s) electronically to graduateadmission@lmu.edu or mailed to Graduate Admission Office, Loyola Marymount University, Charles Von der Ahe Suite 235, 1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045. A Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or international equivalency) is required for graduate degree programs.
3. Letters of recommendations (2) - from professional supervisors or colleagues that address your leadership experience and potential in the field. You will be asked to provide the name, title, and email address for each recommender in the application system and the system will send them a form and instructions for submission. At least one recommendation needs to be from an immediate supervisor.
4. Statement of Intent (2 full pages, double-spaced):
   Please describe your perspective on diversity, social justice, and student achievement. Discuss implications for leadership and how your views intersect with your own leadership in your current school setting, as well as leadership in future administrative roles.
5. Resume. A chronological history of your educational setting employment.
6. Basic Skills Requirement.  Reading, Writing, and Math.  This is generally met by an existing California ELA credential (see item #8).  Check CTC  for alternative options on meeting this admission requirement.
7. Verification of Experience. A form to complete is available in the online application.
8. Verification of your clear base teaching or clear service credential. Go to ctc.ca.gov and follow the prompt to “Search for an Educator.” Completed the “Secured Search”  to verify your base clear credential(s) ~ see applicable credential types in FAQ below. Upload a copy of your credential verification into the application. It is required that all prerequisite California teaching credentials include English Learner Authorization (aka CLAD).  
9. Application requirements are verified by SOE Admission Counselors prior to forwarding for official review by program faculty.

Deadline(s):

The Online Administrative Services Credential program begins each fall semester.  M.A. candidates also have the opportunity to take one course in Summer Session II prior to the first fall semester should they wish to start in Summer. The School of Education processes applications year-round. While we review and admit candidates on a rolling basis, the preferred priority application deadlines are:

• May 15 for M.A. candidates that wish to start a M.A. course in Summer Session II and/or those who are pursuing the Certificate in Catholic School Administration (see alternate program info packet)
• Aug 1 for Fall acceptance/start date ~ Online Administrative Services Credential Program
• For Diversity in Leadership, Aspiring Principals of Color Fellowship Partnership program – deadlines occur earlier in the year (February/March). Please refer to DLI Fellowship Site for details/deadlines.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

1. Am I eligible for the Administrative Services Credential Program?

The California Administrative Services credential program requires a minimum of five years of experience working under a valid California base credential. In order to meet this requirement, it is essential that eligible applicants have held their credential for at least four years at the time of application to the credential program.

• • Types of an applicable 'Valid California base credential' required to apply to the Administrative Services Credential include:
    • “Clear” (not preliminary) or life teaching credential (with a preparation program that included English Language Authorization and/or holds an English Language Authorization). The credential needs to be cleared prior to enrolling in the program (with at least 4 years credentialed experience under your preliminary and/or clear credential at the start of the program), and/or;
    • a clear or life California designated subjects teaching credential (whose preparation program included English Language Authorization), (with at least 4 years credentialed experience by start of program and/or,
    • a clear or life California services (e.g. PPS, Health, librarian, etc.)) credential (with at least 4 years credentialed experience by start of program).

• • Applicants are required to verify five years of experience under their base clear teaching or service credential by the completion of the Administrative Services Credential program. Candidates are required to reside in California for the duration of the program.

2. Am I required to work as a school administrator during or after completion of the program?

All our administration and leadership programs are designed for those who aspire to be school administrators, teacher leaders, or simply interested in learning more about leadership in educational settings. There is no requirement to work as a school administrator before or after the program. For those who enroll in and complete the Administrative Services Credential Program, the California Certificate of Eligibility for the California Administrative Services Credential is issued upon successful completion of the program and it does not expire. This allows candidates to delay working as an TK-12 administrator until the appropriate TK-12 career leadership opportunity.

3.  What time of day/days of week are Administration classes offered?

Coursework is provided online, (with the exception of DLI Fellowship members, who attend credential classes on select Saturdays throughout a semester). All online courses meet synchronously during scheduled class times. It is required that candidates reside in California for the duration of the program as program field experiences are on-site at California K-12 schools. Online classes are generally offered synchronously in executive style Saturday morning and Saturday afternoon virtual classes.