Graduate-Level Semester Credit
Earn Graduate-Level Semester Credit with Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Teacher Induction Program and University of the Pacific-Benerd College.
FCSS is dedicated in providing a rigorous and robust induction experience that deserves recognition at a graduate level. That’s exactly why we are prepared to help you earn credit quickly and easily, all at an affordable cost of only $50 per semester credit. This unique offering is available to all current (ongoing) and past General Education and Special Education teachers and coaches participating in the FCSS Teacher Induction program.
Registration is currently open from March 2025–August 2025 for all current (ongoing) and past FCSS Induction Teachers and Coaches.
FCSS Teacher Induction staff will verify your Induction program participation after your registration is received. No further documentation is required after registering for your courses. If for any reason there is an issue with your course registration(s), our team will reach out to provide you with an update and assistance.
How many credits can you earn?
- Participating Teachers: Year 1 (4 credits)
- Participating Teachers: Year 2 (4 credits)
- Induction Coaches: Year 1 (4 credits)
- Induction Coaches: Year 2 (4 credits)
- Induction Coaches: Year 3 (4 credits)
- Early Completion Option: Year 1 (4 credits)
The credits offered are post-baccalaureate, graded, graduate-level semester units of credit, provided directly through 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 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.
- Pay only $50 per semester credit.
- For participating FCSS Teacher Induction Teachers and Coaches (General Education & Special Education)
- Enrollment open March 2025 - August 2025.
- Earn an official transcript from University of the Pacific, Benerd College.
How It Works:
Complete your Induction Program with Fresno County Superintendent of Schools.
Register for graduate-level credit with University of the Pacific - Benerd College.
Allow FCSS Induction to verify your program completion.
If you are a current participating teacher or coach, FCSS Teacher Induction will be able to verify your program completion once you have successfully completed all program components. This will start taking place in late April–May, as this is normally the timeline for program completion.
*If you are a past participant (teacher or coach), please contact FCSS Teacher Induction to verify your program completion sooner. Retroactive enrollment for university credit is only available for participating teachers and coaches who have completed their FCSS Induction Program after 2017.
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 submitted to be posted at University of the Pacific, Benerd College. You may proceed to order an e-transcript after your course grades are posted at UOP.
- University of the Pacific, Benerd College
University of the Pacific-Benerd College offers 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.
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| Course | Course Number | Units | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Teacher Induction - (Year 1) | PEDU 9290 | 4 | $200 | March 2025-August 2025 |
Teacher Induction - (Year 2) | PEDU 9292 | 4 | $200 | March 2025-August 2025 |
Course | Course Number | Units | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Induction Support Provider/Mentor/Coach - (Year 1) | PEDU 9295 | 4 | $200 | March 2025-August 2025 |
Induction Support Provider/Mentor/Coach - ( Year 2) | PEDU 9297 | 4 | $200 | March 2025-August 2025 |
Induction Coach 3 - (Year 3) | EDUP 9398 | 4 | $200 | March 2025-August 2025 |
| Course | Course Number | Units | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Early Completion Option for Induction | EDUP 9105 | 4 | $200 | March 2025-August 2025 |
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.