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Graduate-Level Semester Credit
- Pay only $62 per semester credit.
- Registration available year round.
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Graduate-Level Semester Units/Credits
University of the Pacific is pleased to offer graduate-level semester units of credit for completing coursework with AbD Oakland. 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 workshops from AbD Oakland.
Participating in a professional development opportunity with The AbD Oakland 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.
Course Requirements
Upon successful completion of your AbD Oakland experience, invest time reflecting on your learnings, research and relevant readings. As a student, your course practicum requirements will consist of developing a time log that documents the time and hours that you invested into enhancing your professional development with AbD Oakland. The specific requirements concerning your time log are based on how many credits you decide to register for your course.
1 credit = 15 hours
2 credits = 30 hours
3 credits = 45 hours
4 credits = 60 hours
Suggested AbD Oakland activities and projects to include in your time log:
Time spent reading additional AbD Oakland coursework readings, completing additional AbD Oakland assignments, developing and/or modifying for your classroom the optional activities/make-and-take materials inspired by AbD Oakland experiences, and time spent sharing in AbD Oakland sessions and events (workshops and presentations).
Other eligible activities include development or revision of classroom curriculum to include AbD Oakland learnings: rubrics, lesson plans, educational games, learning activities, PowerPoint presentations, video presentations, worksheets, educational websites, classroom visuals, classroom assignments and projects, learning centers, anchor charts, assessments, teacher-created books, physical education activities, self-evaluation/reflection reports, technology-related activities, storytelling activities, units of study, incorporation of Common Core Standards into AbD Oakland activities, mindfulness strategies, etc.
Whether you spend time brainstorming, researching, reading, typing, writing, watching educational videos and films for ideas, constructing visuals, or putting together new curriculum and rubrics, you are able to document all the professional time you have invested in applying AbD Oakland learnings and concepts into your classroom and teaching.
Specifically designed for busy teachers like you, you will get up to 6 months to submit coursework requirements, and extensions are always granted upon request. Opportunities are available across all teaching grade levels, disciplines, and subjects or topics. The overall course objective is aimed at implementing the best practices of education while meeting educational standards set by your school district or state.
Grades & Transcripts
An Official Transcript with your final course grade(s) is available from Pacific upon successful completion of coursework. The course ending date that will appear on your transcript will reflect the date your completed coursework was reviewed and graded. Within 2-3 weeks of submitting your coursework requirements, you will be mailed an unofficial transcript with your official course grades (at no charge) to your mailing address.
Completed courses are letter graded and will appear on an Official Transcript from University of the Pacific, Benerd College.
About the Credits & Pacific
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 Agency by Design Oakland 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 professional development experience with AbD Oakland.
Please note: University credit fees are paid separately from Agency by Design Oakland Workshop/Fellowship fees. Pay only $62 per semester credit to University of the Pacific.
Register for the corresponding UOP course (see below).
Upon successful completion of your AbD Oakland 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.
Please Note: Some professional development offerings with AbD Oakland provide credit for the completion of the experience itself -- no additional coursework required.
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 grades will be posted at University of the Pacific, Benerd College.
An Official Transcript is available upon completion of course requirements with AbD Oakland.
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Course Number | Course Title | Units | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EDUP 9664 | AbD Yearlong Fellowship | 4-6 | $62/credit | Year Round | |
EDUP 9665 | AbD Semester-long Fellowship | 2-6 | $62/credit | Year Round | |
EDUP 9626 | AbDO Apprenticeship for Black and Brown Educators | 4-6 | $62/credit | Year Round |
The registration process is quick and easy.
Course Number | Course Title | Units | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EDUP 9666 | ABD Extended Workshops: Day Long | 2-4 | $62/credit | Year Round | |
EDUP 9667 | ABD Accelerated 2 Hour Workshops | 1-2 | $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.
Your coursework can be submitted up to 6 months after registering, and extensions are always granted upon request. You may also submit your coursework earlier if needed. The true course ending date that will appear on your transcript will reflect the date your coursework was received.
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.
Yes. You can register at any time once you have completed your fellowship. Paula Mitchell will verify your completion.
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.