Charter Schools Development Center
Graduate-Level Semester Credit
- Pay only $62 per semester credit.
- Registration available year round.
Graduate-Level Semester Units/Credits
University of the Pacific is pleased to offer graduate-level semester units of credit for completing coursework with Charter Schools Development Center (CSDC). Dedicated in assisting educators and teachers across the nation, our professional development course options are designed to be practical, meaningful, and affordable. At only $62 per semester credit, opportunities are available to all current (ongoing) or credit-approved PD experiences with CSDC.
Participating in a professional development opportunity with CSDC 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.
Grades & Transcripts
An Official Transcript with your final course grade(s) is available from Pacific upon successful completion of course requirements. The course ending date that will appear on your transcript will reflect the date your completed course was reviewed and graded. Completed courses are letter graded and will appear on an Official Transcript from University of the Pacific, Benerd College.
About the Credits & Pacific
Graduate-level professional development credit is not part of a degree program at Pacific but can be transferred at the discretion of your institution for salary advancement and state licensing requirements.
The credits offered are post-baccalaureate, graded, graduate-level semester units of credit, provided directly through the University of the Pacific, Benerd College. They are specifically designed to meet the needs of educators for salary advancement and re-certification. 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. Each graduate-level semester credit/unit is equivalent to 15 hours of academic involvement.
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).
- Only $62 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 Charter Schools Development Center 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.
- Provides graduate-level credit recognition for completion of the National Board Certification.
How It Works:
Complete a credit-approved professional development training, conference or workshop with Charter Schools Development Center.
Please note: CSDC fees are paid separately from the university credit tuition fee.
Complete the registration for graduate-level units with University of the Pacific. (see below).
Upon successful completion of your CSDC PD experience, invest time reflecting on your learnings, research, and relevant readings. You will be required to develop and submit a time log that documents the time and hours that you invested into completing your course requirements. The specific time log requirements are based on how many credits you decide to register for your course. Each credit registered will require 15 hours of participation documented on your time log.
Earn Graduate-Level Credit on an Official Transcript from University of the Pacific, Benerd College.
After you documentation has been reviewed and approved, your course grade will be posted at University of the Pacific, Benerd College.
An Official Transcript is available upon completion of course requirements with Charter Schools Development Center.
Register today...
It's simple!
CSDC educational opportunities do not match always match directly with the university course titles. After completing a CSDC educational experience, simply register for a course number listed from below. At checkout, you can select how many credits you would like to earn.
| University-Approved Course | Course Number | Credits | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Developing New Ideas In Education-CSDC | PEDU 9008 | 1 -3 | $62 / per credit | Year Round |
Creating New Projects For the Classroom-CSDC | PEDU 9084 | 1-3 | $62 / per credit | Year Round |
Enriching Curriculum With Learning Activities-CSDC | PEDU 9085 | 1-3 | $62 / per credit | Year Round |
The registration process is quick and easy.
Course Number | Course Title | Units | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
EDUP 9311 | Charter Business Officer Training Program | 1-6 | $62/credit | Year Round |
EDUP 9312 | Leadership Intensive Training | 2 | $62/credit | Year Round |
EDUP 9404 | CSDC H.R. Academy | 1 | $62/credit | 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 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.