Wisconsin Garden School Network
Graduate-Level Semester Credit
- Pay only $80 per semester credit.
- Registration available year round.
Graduate-Level Semester Units/Credits
University of the Pacific-Benerd College is pleased to partner with Wisconsin School Garden Network to offer graduate-level semester credit upon completion of professional development course requirements. At only $80 per semester credit, you can earn university credit for completing the Teaching in Nature’s Classroom course. The University of the Pacific is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and participants who earn units will receive an official transcript from the Registrar’s Office at UOP.
Graduate-level credit will be awarded upon completion of the following:
- Complete the Teaching in Nature’s Classroom course.
- Register for the corresponding university-approved course (see below).
- Allow 1-2 weeks for Erica Krug to verify your course completion.
Grades & Transcripts
Completed courses are letter graded. 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.
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).
- Only $80 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 Wisconsin Garden School Network 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 the Teaching in Nature's Classroom online course with Wisconsin School Garden Network.
Please note: The cost of a workshop on Wisconsin Garden School Network is paid separately from the university credit tuition fee. Pay only $80 per semester credit to University of the Pacific.
Register for graduate-level credit with University of the Pacific - Benerd College.
Register for university credit and allow 1-2 weeks for Erica Krug to verify your program participation.
Please be prepared to upload your University Credit Certificate of Completion when registering for your course at checkout. Your program participation with University Credit will need to be verified and approved for processing at University of the Pacific.
Additional details and course requirements will be emailed to you after your application has been approved for processing at University of the Pacific. Please allow 2-3 days to receive your coursework requirements.
Please be prepared to upload your University Credit Certificate of Completion when registering for your course at checkout. Your program participation with University Credit will need to be verified and approved for processing at University of the Pacific.
Additional details and course requirements will be emailed to you after your application has been approved for processing at University of the Pacific. Please allow 2-3 days to receive your coursework requirements.
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 | Units | Tuition | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The Art of Teaching Part 1 | PEDU 9140 | 2 | $160 | Year Round |
The Art of Teaching Part 2 | PEDU 9141 | 2 | $160 | Year Round |
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 recertification.
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.