SAN MATEO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
PASC Program 2025
Graduate-Level Semester Credit
- Only $50 per semester credit.
- Enrollment available year round.
SAN MATEO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
Graduate-Level Semester Credit
Earn up to 20 graduate-level semester units of credit (per year) with San Mateo County Office of Education PASC Program and University of the Pacific – Benerd College. This unique offering is available to all current (ongoing) and past SMCOE PASC Program participants. 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. Participants seeking credit for such purposes are advised to check with your district office human resource department or other appropriate agencies.
Deadline to register: One year after you were scheduled to complete.
In order to award graduate-level credits University of the Pacific – Benerd College requires that you submit proof of your completed pathways.
- Upload a screenshot or PDF of your SMCOE Completion Letter that you received via email from the SMCOE PASC department. Your proof of completion will be required to register for graduate-level credit at UOP.
How many credits can you earn?
PASC Part A: First Half of Year (5 credits)
PASC Part B: First Half of Year (5 credits)
PASC Part C: Second Half of Year (5 credits)
PASC Part D: Second Half of Year (5 credits)
The credits offered are post-baccalaureate, graded, graduate-level semester (non-degree) credits/units, provided directly through the 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. 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).
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 the SMCOE PASC Program.
Register for graduate-level credit with University of the Pacific - Benerd College.
Allow 1-2 weeks for your program completion to be verified and processed at University of the Pacific - Benerd College.
Deadline to register: One year after you were scheduled to complete.
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...
Simply select “Register Now” and upon completion of registration, SMCOE Coordinator will verify your completed pathways: 101, 102, 105, 103, 104, 106, 107, & Cal APA Cycle 1.
Course Number | Course Title | Pathways | Credits | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EDUP 9366 | SMCOE PASC Program Part A | (A) - 101, 102, 105 | 5 | $250 | Year Round |
EDUP 9367 | SMCOE PASC Program Part B | (B) - 103, 104, 106, 107, Cal APA Cycle 1 | 5 | $250 | Year Round |
Simply select “Register Now” and upon completion of registration, SMCOE Coordinator will verify your completed pathways: 108, 109, Cal APA Cycle 2, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, & Cycle 3.
Course Number | Course Title | Pathways | Credits | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EDUP 9368 | SMCOE PASC Program Part C | (C) - 108, 109, Cal APA Cycle 2 | 5 | $250 | Year Round |
EDUP 9369 | SMCOE PASC Program Part D | (D) - 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, Cycle 3 | 5 | $250 | 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 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.