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Graduate-Level Semester Credit

Graduate-Level Semester Units/Credits

Earn graduate-level semester (non-degree) credit upon completion of an approved Book Study with Butte County Office of Education and University of the Pacific – Benerd College.

Dedicated in assisting educators and teachers across the nation, this professional development course option is designed to be practical, meaningful, and affordable. Participating in this professional development opportunity through Butte 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 (non-degree) semester units of credit provided directly through the University of the Pacific – Benerd College. They are primarily designed to be used towards 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. Graduate-level semester credit is not applicable towards a degree program at University of the Pacific – Benerd College.

 

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 evaluated 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.

University of the Pacific - Benerd College is pleased to partner with Butte County Office of Education to provide graduate-level semester credit to educators, administrators, counselors, and teachers across the nation.

UOP Benefits:

How It Works:

Step 1
Complete a Book Study with Butte County Office of Education.
Completion of a Book Study is a prerequisite to registering for graduate-level credit with University of the Pacific - Benerd College.
Step 1
Step 2
Register for graduate-level credit with University of the Pacific - Benerd College.
Please be prepared to upload your Certificate of Completion when registering for your course at checkout. Your program participation with Butte County Office of Education will need to be verified and approved for processing at University of the Pacific.
Step 2
Step 3
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.
Step 3
Register today... 
It's simple!

The registration process is quick and easy.

Course Title

Course Number

Credits

Cost

Enrollment

EDUP 9668: Tech Like a PIRATE by Matt Miller

EDUP 9668

3

$150

Year Round

Educational Leadership Book Study

EDUP 9565

3

$150

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 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.