Pajaro Valley Unified School District
Graduate-Level Semester Credit
- Pay only $79 per semester credit.
- Registration available year round.
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Graduate-Level Semester Units/Credits
University of the Pacific is pleased to offer graduate-level semester units of credit for completing coursework with Pajaro Valley Unified School District. Dedicated in assisting educators and teachers across the nation, our professional development course options are designed to be practical, meaningful, and affordable. At only $79 per semester credit, opportunities are available to all current (ongoing) or credit-approved workshops and experiences from Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
Participating in a professional development opportunity with Pajaro Valley USD and University of the Pacific will provide you with a convenient and cost-effective way of earning credit within a timeframe that works best for your schedule.
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 2-3 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 units of credit, 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 $79 per semester credit
- Graduate-Level Semester Units/Credits
- Registration is available year round
- Earn an Official Transcript from University of the Pacific, Benerd College
- University of the Pacific, Benerd College
University of the Pacific-Benerd College is pleased to partner with Pajaro Valley Unified School District to provide 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.
How It Works:
Complete a credit-approved professional development experience with Pajaro Valley USD.
Please note: University credit fees are paid separately from Pajaro Valley USD Workshop/Training fees. Pay only $79 per semester credit to University of the Pacific.
Register for the corresponding UOP course (see below).
Upon successful completion of your Pajaro Valley USD experience, invest time reflecting on your learnings, research, and relevant readings. You will be required to develop and submit a time log that documents the time and hours that you invested into completing your course requirements. The specific time log requirements are based on how many credits you decide to register for your course. Each credit registered will require 15 hours of participation documented on your time log.
Please Note: Some professional development offerings with Pajaro Valley USD provide credit for the completion of the experience itself -- no additional coursework required.
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 posted at University of the Pacific, Benerd College.
An Official Transcript is available upon completion of course requirements with Pajaro Valley USD.
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University-Approved Course | Course Number | Credits | Tuition | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Creating Teaching Innovative Ideas for Teaching Spanish | EDUP 9134 | 1-5 | $79 / per credit | Year Round |
Creating Mindfulness for the Classroom Creating Mindfulness Activities for Today's Classroom | EDUP 9142 | 1-6 | $79 / per credit | Year Round |
Integrating Technology into Today's Classroom | EDUP 9141 | 1 | $79 / per credit | Year Round |
Developing Strategies for Engaging and Effective Curriculum | EDUP 9126 | 1-6 | $79 / 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.
Your coursework can be submitted up to 6 months after registering, and extensions are always granted upon request. You may also submit your coursework earlier if needed. The true course ending date that will appear on your transcript will reflect the date your coursework was received.
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.