Contra Costa County Office of Education
Graduate-Level Semester Credit
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- Registration available year round.
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Graduate-Level Semester Credit
Earn graduate-level semester credit with Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) and University of the Pacific – Benerd College (UOP).
University of the Pacific is pleased to offer the opportunity to earn graduate-level semester (non-degree) credit upon completion of course requirements with Contra Costa County Office of Education. Dedicated in assisting educators and teachers across the nation, our professional development course options are designed to be practical, meaningful, and affordable. Graduate-level credit opportunities are available to all current (ongoing) and previous participants of credit-approved programs with Contra Costa County Office of Education.
Participating in a professional development opportunity with Contra Costa County Office of Education 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.
About the Credits & Pacific
The credits offered are post-baccalaureate, graded, graduate-level semester (non-degree) credits 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 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.
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).
Grades & Transcripts
Completed courses are graded under the Pass/No Credit grading system. 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.
- Affordable tuition fees.
- Enrollment available year round.
- Graduate-level semester credit.
- Earn an official transcript from University of the Pacific - Benerd College.
How It Works:
Complete a credit-approved program with Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE).
Successful completion of your CCCOE program is a prerequisite to registering for graduate-level credit with University of the Pacific - Benerd College.
Register for graduate-level credit with University of the Pacific - Benerd College.
Be prepared to upload your Certificate of Completion during registration. Allow 1-2 weeks for your program completion to be verified and processed at University of the Pacific - Benerd College.
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 Number | Course Title | Credits | Tuition | Requirements | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EDUP 9810 | Getting Ready for Secondary Teachers | 1-2 | $50/credit |
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.