Graduate-Level Semester Credit

Graduate-Level Semester Credit

Earn Graduate-Level Semester Credit with the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) and University of the Pacific – Benerd College. LACOE 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 $45 per semester credit. Registration is available to all current (ongoing) and past Induction candidates, ECO candidates and mentors.

In order to award graduate-level credits University of the Pacific – Benerd College requires that you submit proof of your induction program completion.

  • Teacher Candidates: Canvas Grade Report
  • Mentors/Support Providers: Verification Letter
  • Early Completion Candidates: Canvas Grade Report

Please be prepared to upload proof of completion when registering for the year(s) you completed. 

How many credits can you earn?
Induction Candidates: Year 1 (8 credits)
Induction Candidates: Year 2 (8 credits)
Induction Mentors: Year 1 (8 credits)
Early Completion Option: Year 1 (8 credits)

The credits offered are post-baccalaureate, graded, graduate-level (non-degree) 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. 

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.  

How It Works:

Step 1
Complete your Induction Program with Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE).
Successful completion of your LACOE Induction Program is a prerequisite to registering for graduate-level units with University of the Pacific-Benerd College.
Step 1
Step 2
Register for graduate-level credit with University of the Pacific - Benerd College.
Be prepared to upload your LACOE induction completion documentation at checkout. Allow 1-2 weeks for your program completion to be verified and processed 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...

Proof of completion for Induction Year 1 and Year 2 Candidates is required when registering.

Course Number

Course Title

Program Year

CreditsTuition FeeEnrollment Date

PEDU 9290

Teacher Induction Semester 1

Year 1

4

$180

Year Round

PEDU 9291

Teacher Induction Semester 2

Year 1

4

$180

Year Round

PEDU 9292

Teacher Induction Semester 3

Year 2

4

$180

Year Round

PEDU 9293

Teacher Induction Semester 4

Year 2

4

$180

Year Round

Proof of completion for ECO Candidates is required when registering.

Course Number

Course Title

Program Year

CreditsTuition FeeEnrollment Date

EDUP 9105

Early Completion Option

Year 1

8

$360

Year Round

Proof of completion for Induction Mentors is required when registering.

Course Number

Course Title

Program Year

CreditsTuition FeeEnrollment Date

PEDU 9295

Induction Support Mentor 1

Year 1

4

$180

Year Round

PEDU 9296

Induction Support Mentor 2

Year 1

4

$180

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 / 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 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. 

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