Administrative Services Credential

Program Description/Overview

This program prepares practicing educators for leadership within educational settings. The program emphasizes the development of knowledge, skills, and dispositions characteristic of effective and innovative administrative leaders inclusive of the capacity for problem solving, conflict resolution, and working with diverse individuals, families, and communities. Practical situations in educational settings are thematically integrated with theory in all aspects of the curriculum.

Program Learning Outcomes/Goals

This program equips students with the skills to facilitate school-level and systemic change; create and sustain a culture of innovation and collaboration; successfully lead curriculum development; interpret and use data to support student success; provide effective feedback, support and evaluation for teachers; build a community network of support for students and schools; and ensure equitable and excellent educational opportunities and support for all students.

1. Lead change in educational organizations in a diverse and global society.
2. Understand the philosophical and social underpinnings of world educational systems, multiculturalism and futuristic educational trends and developments.
3. Evaluate the political, societal, economic, legal and cultural influence on learning organizations.
4. Demonstrate and articulate effective theories and principles of teaching and leading adult learners.
5. Model personal and professional ethics, integrity, justice and fairness. 

Internship, Practicum, and/or Dissertation Information

Alliant International University will not offer an intern program for the Administrative Services Credential at this time. 

Credit Units

Total Credit Units: 30

Total Core Credit Units: 30

Total Elective Credit Units: N/A

Total Concentration Credit Units: N/A

Curriculum Plan