Preliminary Administrative Services Credential
With an MA in Educational Leadership option
Prepare to take on the role of assistant principal, principal, director, assistant superintendent, and superintendent, as well as positions in fields including teacher leadership.
Upon completion of this 9-month program, you will be eligible for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential offered by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Join Us for Our Next Event
M.A. in Educational Leadership Online Information Session
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 at
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Educational Leadership Scholarship
A $100 per credit tuition scholarship for local educators serving in eligible districts who wish to pursue their Preliminary Administrative Services Credential, Master’s in Educational Leadership, or Doctorate in Educational Leadership. Learn more
Quick Facts
| Program Units 21 |
Average Duration 9 months |
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| Course Availability Weekend format (Friday evening, Saturday during the day). Four weekends per 11-week term. |
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| Start Term New students begin during the Summer term. |
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Receive a program brochure and financial aid options.
Contact Us
clugrad@CalLutheran.edu
805-493-3325
Graduate Programs Open House
Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Join us for an evening designed to help you explore what’s possible at Cal Lutheran. Connect with graduate school deans, program directors, current students, alumni and admission counselors in a relaxed, informal setting while learning more about our graduate programs and the Cal Lutheran experience. Whether you’re just beginning to consider graduate school or you’re ready to take the next step, this is an opportunity to ask questions, make connections and discover the program that can help you reach your academic and professional goals. During the Open House, enjoy light appetizers and refreshments while you: - Meet our graduate school deans and program faculty - Explore Cal Lutheran’s graduate degree programs - Hear firsthand from current students and alumni about their experiences - Learn about financial aid, scholarships and other funding opportunities - Get your questions answered through casual, one-on-one conversations We look forward to welcoming you to campus and starting the conversation about what’s next!
Program Highlights
- Designed for working professionals, course work is completed in 9 months in either fully online or hybrid formats.
- Weekend format (Friday evening, Saturday during the day). Four weekends per 11-week term.
- Program offered at our main campus in Thousand Oaks and our satellite campuses in Online, and Santa Maria.
- Expert faculty of full-time professors and highly regarded practicing educational leaders.
Earn a Master of Arts Degree
Schools today need 21st-century leaders who are knowledgeable, reflective, and have the ability to work with a diverse array of constituents. They need administrative leaders who can promote the success of their students and ensure a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
And with just nine additional credits you can earn a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership.