Contra Costa COE (PASC)
Graduate-Level Semester Credit
- Pay only $50 per semester credit.
- Registration available year round.
Graduate-Level Semester Units/Credits
Earn graduate-level semester credit with Contra Costa COE (PASC) and University of the Pacific – Benerd College (UOP).
University of the Pacific is pleased to offer the opportunity to earn graduate-level semester (non-degree) credit upon completion of course requirements with Contra Costa COE (PASC). Dedicated in assisting educators and teachers across the nation, our professional development course options are designed to be practical, meaningful, and affordable. At only $50 per semester credit, opportunities are available to all current (ongoing) and previous participants of credit-approved programs with Contra Costa COE (PASC).
Participating in a professional development opportunity with Contra Costa COE (PASC) and University of the Pacific will provide you with a convenient and cost-effective way of earning credit within a timeframe that works best for your schedule.
About the Credits & Pacific
The credits offered are post-baccalaureate, graded, graduate-level (non-degree) semester units of credit provided directly through the University of the Pacific – Benerd College. They are primarily designed to be used towards salary advancement and recertification. The credits are acceptable where local districts approve and applicable to state licensing where authorized. We always encourage you to check with your employer for the acceptability of these credits. Course participants are responsible for determining the acceptability of these credits for their intended use. Each graduate-level semester credit/unit is equivalent to 15 hours of academic involvement. Graduate-level semester credit is not applicable towards a degree program at University of the Pacific – Benerd College.
The University of the Pacific, established in 1851, is California’s oldest privately chartered university, and it is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Grades & Transcripts
Completed courses are Pass/No Credit. An official transcript is available upon successful completion of course requirements. The course ending date that will appear on your transcript will reflect the date your information was reviewed and approved.
- Only $50 per semester credit.
- Graduate-Level Semester Units/Credits.
- Registration is available year round.
- Earn an Official Transcript from University of the Pacific - Benerd College
- University of the Pacific - Benerd College
University of the Pacific - Benerd College is pleased to partner with Contra Costa COE (PASC) to provide graduate-level semester credit to educators, administrators, counselors, and teachers across the nation.
UOP Benefits:
- Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
- Accredited by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
- Provides an official transcript, upon course completion, ready to submit to your district or state department of education.
- Nationally recognized by school districts and state departments of education as a leading provider in professional development and higher education.
How It Works:
Complete a credit-approved program with Contra Costa COE (PASC)
Successful completion of your CCCOE (PASC) program is a prerequisite to registering for graduate-level credit with University of the Pacific - Benerd College.
Register for graduate-level credit with University of the Pacific - Benerd College.
Be prepared to upload your Certificate of Completion during registration. Allow 1-2 weeks for your program completion to be verified and processed at University of the Pacific - Benerd College.
Earn Graduate-Level Credit on an Official Transcript from University of the Pacific - Benerd College.
After your documentation has been reviewed and approved, your course grade(s) will be submitted for posting at University of the Pacific - Benerd College. You may proceed to order an e-transcript after your course grades are posted at UOP.
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Course Title | Course Number | Credits | Tuition | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Developing and Implementing a Student-Centered Vision for School Improvement | EDUP 9878 | 1-6 | $50/credit | |
Empowering Leadership: Managing Resources, Promoting Professional Growth, and Ethical Decision-Making | EDUP 9881 | 1-6 | $50/credit | |
Fieldwork for CalApa Cycle 1 | EDUP 9879 | 1-2 | $50/credit | |
Fieldwork for CalApa Cycle 2 | EDUP 9882 | 1-2 | $50/credit | |
Fieldwork for CalApa Cycle 3 | EDUP 9880 | 1-2 | $50/credit |
Frequently Asked Questions
Online: click on “REGISTER NOW“ and select your desired course title(s). At checkout, you will be required to pay with credit card.
UOP’s continuing education course credits / units are acceptable where local districts approve and are applicable to state licensing or salary advancement where authorized. All students are responsible for determining the acceptability of these credits for their intended use.
The University of the Pacific is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Established in 1851, it is the oldest private chartered university in the state of California.
The credits/units offered are post-baccalaureate, graded, graduate level semester credits that are not part of a degree program at University of the Pacific, but instead are used for professional growth such as salary advancement and re-certification.
Once your payment has been processed, there are no refunds. We always advise for educators to verify that their district will accept the credits prior to enrollment.