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How it Works:
Step 1
Complete your Intern, Induction or Mentor training with Oakland Unified School District.
Step 2
Submit Proof of Completion.
Step 3
Earn Graduate-Level Credit from University of the Pacific -- Benerd College.
Graduate-Level Credit with University of the Pacific - Benerd College & Oakland Unified School District.
University of the Pacific/Benerd College, is pleased to offer up to 8 graduate-level semester credits (per year) for completing the Oakland Unified School District Intern, Induction or Mentor Training Program. This unique offering is available to all current (ongoing) and past Intern and Teacher candidates, ECO candidates and mentors. Graduate-level professional development credit is not part of a degree program at Pacific but can be transferred at the discretion of your institution for salary advancement and state licensing requirements. Candidates seeking credit for such purposes are advised to check with the appropriate agencies and gain approval prior to registering.Â
Oakland Unified School District is dedicated in providing a rigorous and robust intern, Induction and Mentor 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. Enrollment is available year round and candidates can register for credit at any time.Â
Oakland Unified School District’s New Teacher Support & Development team will verify your completion on either your Intern year, Induction program, or Mentor training, upon your registration. 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?
Induction Participating Teachers: Year 1 (4 credits)
Induction Candidates: Year 1 (8 credits)
Induction Candidates: Year 2 (8 credits)
Foundational Mentors: Year 1 (8 credits)
Advancement Mentors: Year 2 (4 credits)
Sustaining Mentors: Year 2 (2 credits)
Early Completion Option: Year 1 (8 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.Â
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 pass grading system. All course grades will appear on an official transcript from University of the Pacific/Benerd College. Â The course ending date that will appear on your transcript will reflect the date on which your completed coursework was reviewed and graded.
- Pay only $50 per semester credit.
- For Intern Teachers, Induction Teachers, and Mentors.
- Enrollment is open year round for current and past Intern Teachers, Induction Teachers, and Mentors.
- Earn an official transcript from University of the Pacific/Benerd College.
Available Courses
| Course | Course Number | Credits | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Development for Beginning Teachers Part 1 (Year 1) | PEDU 9020 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
Development for Beginning Teachers Part 2 (Year 1) | PEDU 9021 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
Development for Beginning Teachers Part 3 (Year 2) | PEDU 9022 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
Development for Beginning Teachers Part 4 (Year 2) | PEDU 9023 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
| Course | Course Number | Credits | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre Intern/Intern Part 1 | PEDU 9029 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
| Course | Course Number | Credits | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Support Provider Mentoring Part 1 | PEDU 9024 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
Support Provider Mentoring Part 2 | PEDU 9025 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
Support Provider Mentoring Part 3 | PEDU 9026 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
Support Provider Mentoring Part 4 | PEDU 9027 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
| Course | Course Number | Credits | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Development for Beginning Teachers Part 1 (Year 1) | PEDU 9020 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
Development for Beginning Teachers Part 2 (Year 1) | PEDU 9021 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
Registration Process
You may register for university credit at anytime upon successful completion of your Induction Program.
IMPORTANT: At checkout, you will be required to upload your OUSD Induction Transcript to verify your program participation. If you have did not previously receive an OUSD Induction Transcript and are attempting to register for credit, please CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
What’s Next?
Oakland Unified School District’s New Teacher Support & Development team will verify your completion on either your Intern year, Induction program, or Mentor training, upon your registration. No further documentation is required after registering for your courses. Once your documentation and payment has been reviewed, approved and processed, you will be assigned a “Passing (P)” letter grade for your Induction courses.Â
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