Nellie Edge Online Seminars
Graduate-Level Semester Credit
- Pay only $62 per semester credit.
- Registration available year round.
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How it Works:
Step 1
Complete a Nellie Edge Online Seminar or Workshop.
Step 2
Submit coursework requirements based on what you learn.
Step 3
Earn Graduate-Level Semester Credit from University of the Pacific, Benerd College.
Graduate-Level Credit
University of the Pacific — Benerd College is pleased to offer graduate-level semester units of credit for completing coursework with Nellie Edge Online. 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 Nellie Edge Online participants.
Earn up to 3 hours of graduate-level semester credits / units for each Nellie Edge Online Seminar that you complete. Completing a PD opportunity with Nellie Edge Seminars will provide you with simple and effective strategies to implement right away. 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.
Coursework Requirements
Develop and implement Nellie Edge Online Seminar strategies directly into your classroom or program setting.
Upon successful completion of a seminar or workshop, 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-page reflection paper
2 credits = 6-page reflection paper
3 credits = 9-page reflection paper
Completely designed for busy teachers like you, you have up to 6 months to submit your coursework requirements, and extensions are always granted upon request.
Grades & Transcripts
An Official Transcript with your final course grade(s) is available from Pacific upon successful completion of coursework. The course ending date that will appear on your transcript will reflect the date your completed coursework was reviewed and graded. Within 3-6 weeks of submitting your coursework requirements, you will be mailed an unofficial transcript with your official course grades (at no charge) to your mailing address.
Completed courses are letter graded and will appear on an Official Transcript from University of the Pacific, Benerd College.
About the Credits & Pacific
The credits offered are post-baccalaureate, graded, graduate-level semester credits/units, 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/unit 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).
- Only $62 per semester credit!
- Get up to 6 months to complete your coursework.
- Choose up to 3 graduate-level credits/units per course.
- Earn an Official Transcript from University of the Pacific, Benerd College.
Register Today!
It's simple...
Registration is quick and easy. Simply choose the course that corresponds to your professional development experience at Nellie Edge Online Seminars. At checkout, you will be able to select how many graduate level credits you want to earn for your course.
University-Approved Course | Course Number | Credits | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Developing New Ideas In Education - Seminar 1 | PEDU 9008 | 1-3 | $62 / per credit | Year Round |
Creating Practical Strategies and Ideas - Seminar 2 | PEDU 9014 | 1-3 | $62 / per credit | Year Round |
Activities to Accelerate Learning - Seminar 3 | PEDU 9009 | 1-3 | $62 / per credit | 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/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.