CUE Conferences & Workshops
Graduate-Level Semester Credit
- Pay only $62 per semester credit.
- Registration available year round.
CUE Conferences & Workshops - Graduate-Level Credit for Educators and Teachers
University of the Pacific — Benerd College is pleased to offer graduate-level semester units of credit for completing coursework with CUE, Computer Using Educators. 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 previous CUE participants.
Earn up to 3 hours of graduate-level semester credits / units (per course) for implementing strategies and activities derived from professional development conferences, workshops, webinars or seminars that you complete with CUE. We know the value of professional development in rejuvenating an educator’s enthusiasm, providing renewed motivation to engage students in the learning process, and imparting new information and experiences to add interest and depth to your teaching, but implementing the process of what you learn from your professional development is the key to educational success. With this unique PD course option you can finally implement what you’ve learned and earn credit at the same time.
Graduate-level credit will be awarded upon completion of the following items:
- Complete any CUE online or live conference, workshop, or webinar (CUE Workshop/Webinar/Conference fees are paid separately from the tuition university credit fee).
- Register for a UOP Workshop Course (See below).
- Complete coursework requirements based on what you learned.
Course Requirements
University Credit offers a variety of professional development opportunities that each consist of unique experiences, expectations, and practicum requirements for the awarding of graduate-level credit through University of the Pacific – Benerd College.
Practicum Requirements
Develop and implement CUE strategies directly into your classroom or program setting. Upon successful completion of a conference, workshop, or webinar, you will invest time reflecting on provided materials, research and reading to culminate in an innovative project of your choice (e.g., lesson(s), curriculum, learning activities, or a professional development plan, etc.) that applies the strategies learned. As a student, your practicum requirements will consist of completing a reflection paper to demonstrate your professional development. An additional expectation is to complete a time log that documents the time spent for completing your coursework requirements. The specific requirements concerning your reflection paper and time log are based on how many credits you take per course.
Credit Requirements
1 credit = 3 pg. reflection
2 credits = 6 pg. reflection
3 credits = 9 pg. reflection
Completely designed for busy teachers like you, you will have up to 6 months to submit coursework requirements, and extensions are always granted upon request.
1 credit = 15 hours
2 credits = 30 hours
3 credits = 45 hours
4 credits = 60 hours
Whether you spend time reviewing your workshop videos and materials, brainstorming, researching, reading, typing, writing, constructing visuals, or putting together new curriculum and rubrics, you are able to document all the professional time you have invested in applying University Credit 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.
About the Credits & Pacific
The credits offered are post-baccalaureate, graded, graduate-level semester 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 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 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).
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 letter graded. 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.
- 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 CUE 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 workshop from CUE.
Please note: The cost of a workshop on CUE is paid separately from the university credit tuition fee. Pay only $62 per semester credit to University of the Pacific.
Register for graduate-level credit with University of the Pacific - Benerd College.
Please be prepared to upload your CUE Certificate of Completion when registering for your course at checkout. Your program participation with CUE will need to be verified and approved for processing at University of the Pacific.
Additional details and course requirements will be emailed to you after your application has been approved for processing at University of the Pacific. Please allow 2-3 days to receive your coursework requirements.
Additional details and course requirements will be emailed to you after your application has been approved for processing at University of the Pacific. Please allow 2-3 days to receive your coursework requirements.
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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Available Courses
UOP course titles will not match directly with CUE workshops, conferences, trainings, etc. The choice is yours. You choose which course and how many graduate-level semester credits you would like to earn per workshop. Each course below may be attempted for 1- 3 graduate-level credits and enrollment is open year round.
| University-Approved Course | Course Number | Credits | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Developing New Ideas In Education - CUE | PEDU 9008 | 1 -3 | $62 / per credit | Year Round |
Creating New Projects For the Classroom - CUE | PEDU 9084 | 1-3 | $62 / per credit | Year Round |
Enriching Curriculum With Learning Activities - CUE | PEDU 9085 | 1-3 | $62 / per credit | Year Round |
What’s Next?
Upon registering for your selected course(s), you will have up to 6 months to submit your coursework requirements, and extensions are always granted upon request. Coursework requirements will be emailed to you upon registering. The true course ending date that will appear on your official transcript will reflect the date in which your coursework was received and graded.
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.