Oakland Unified School District - Induction
Graduate-Level Semester Credit
- Only $50 per semester credit.
- Enrollment available year round.
Graduate-Level Semester Credit
Earn Graduate-Level Semester Credit with the Oakland Unified School District and University of the Pacific – Benerd College.
Oakland USD is dedicated in providing a rigorous and robust induction experience that deserves recognition at a graduate level. That’s exactly why we are prepared to help you earn credit quickly and easily, all at an affordable cost of only $50 per semester credit. Registration is available to all current (ongoing) and past Induction candidates, ECO candidates and mentors.
In order to award graduate-level credits, University of the Pacific – Benerd College will need to verify your induction program completion at Oakland USD.
If you have previously received an Oakland USD Induction Transcript that verifies your program completion, please upload your documentation at checkout when registering for your desired courses. Allow 1-2 weeks for your information to be reviewed and approved.
If you are a current participating candidate (teacher, intern or mentor), Oakland USD Induction will be able to verify your program completion once you have successfully completed all program components. Your program completion will be verified and approved by Oakland USD after your university credit application is received and reviewed. Please contact OUSD New Teacher Support and Development to determine when you can expect your application to be approved or if you have already completed your program and need to obtain your UOP Transcript.
How many credits can you earn?
- Induction Candidates: Year 1 (8 credits)
- Induction Candidates: Year 2 (8 credits)
- Early Completion Option: Year 1 (8 credits)
- Pre-Intern/Intern: Year 1 (8 credits)
- Intern Advisement: Year 2 (8 credits)
- Foundational Mentors: Year 1 (8 credits)
- Advancement Mentors: Year 2 (8 credits)
- Sustaining Mentors: Year 2 (2 credits)
The credits offered are post-baccalaureate, graded, graduate-level (non-degree) semester units of credit, provided directly through University of the Pacific – Benerd College. They are specifically designed to meet the needs of educators for salary advancement and recertification. The credits are acceptable where local districts approve and applicable to state licensing where authorized. We always encourage that you check with your employer for acceptability of these credits. Course participants are responsible to determine acceptability of these credits for their intended use.
University of the Pacific, established in 1851, is California’s oldest private chartered university and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Completed courses are graded under the Pass/No Credit grading system. All course grades will appear on an official transcript from University of the Pacific – Benerd College.
- Only $50 per semester credit - no extra fees.
- Enrollment available year round.
- 8 graduate-level credits per year.
- Earn an official transcript from University of the Pacific - Benerd College.
How It Works:
Complete your Intern, Induction, or Mentor training with Oakland Unified School District.
Register for graduate-level credit with University of the Pacific - Benerd College.
Current participating candidates (teacher, intern, or mentor): Please allow 1-2 weeks for OUSD New Teacher Support & Development to verify and approve your registration application for university credit.
Induction Graduates Only: Upload your Induction Transcript below to help expedite your application.
If not uploaded, your participation will need to be verified by the New Teacher Support and Development team, which may delay processing.
Induction Graduates Only: Upload your Induction Transcript below to help expedite your application.
If not uploaded, your participation will need to be verified by the New Teacher Support and Development team, which may delay processing.
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.
Register Today!
It's simple...
Registration is quick and easy. You may register for university credit at anytime upon successful completion of your Induction Program.
Course | Program Year | Course Number | Credits | Tuition | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Teacher Induction Semester 1 | Year 1 | PEDU 9290 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
Teacher Induction Semester 2 | Year 1 | PEDU 9291 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
Teacher Induction Semester 3 | Year 2 | PEDU 9292 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
Teacher Induction Semester 4 | Year 2 | PEDU 9293 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
Course | Program Year | Course Number | Credits | Tuition | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Early Completion Option for Induction | Year 1 | EDUP 9105 | 8 | $400 | Year Round |
Course | Program Year | Course Number | Credits | Tuition | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pre-Intern/Intern - Part 1 | Year 1 | PEDU 9028 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
Pre-Intern/Intern - Part 2 | Year 1 | PEDU 9029 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
Intern Advisement - Part 1 | Year 2 | PEDU 9700 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
Intern Advisement - Part 2 | Year 2 | PEDU 9701 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
Course Title | Program Year | Course Number | Credits | Tuition | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Support Provider Mentoring - Part 1 | Year 1 - Foundational | PEDU 9024 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
Support Provider Mentoring - Part 2 | Year 1 - Foundational | PEDU 9025 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
Support Provider Mentoring - Part 3 | Year 2 - Advanced (2019-20 through 2021-22 only) | PEDU 9026 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
Support Provider Mentoring - Part 4 | Year 3 - Sustaining (2019-20 through 2021-22 only) | PEDU 9027 | 2 | $100 | Year Round |
FAQ & Support
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.