

Graduate-Level Semester Credit
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.
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.
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)
Lisa Rothbard, Manager, New Teacher Support & Development
Talent Division, Oakland Unified School District
Madeline Noonan, Coordinator, New Teacher Support & Development
Talent Division, Oakland Unified School District
Email: newteacherssuport@ousd.org
For questions regarding your registration, grades, or transcripts, please contact:
Alyssa Palacio, PD Induction Support Specialist
Jerry K. Office, University of the Pacific/Benerd College
Email: lyssm.palacio@gmail.com
Available Courses
- Induction Candidates
- Intern Participating Teachers
- Mentors
- Early Completion Option (ECO)
Course | Course Number | Credits | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
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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 |
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Pre Intern/Intern Part 1 | PEDU 9029 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
Course | Course Number | Credits | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
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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 |
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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
Register online at any time once you have successfully completed your Induction Program.
Online: click on “REGISTER NOW” below and select the corresponding courses for the years you completed in your Induction program.
What’s Next?
Upon registering and submitting all required documentation for your Induction Program, you will receive a confirmation email from our professional development office. No further documentation is required. Once your documentation and payment has been reviewed, approved and processed, you will be assigned a “Passing (P)” letter grade for your Induction courses.
Grades for your courses will be submitted for processing at UOP within one week of enrolling. An unofficial transcript will also be mailed to you automatically (at no charge) by standard mail once your final grades have been entered and posted in the university system. Please know that it may take between 3-6 weeks, from the time you submit your documentation, for you to receive your transcript by regular mail. The unofficial transcript will allow you to verify that all courses and credits are reported correctly on your records.
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