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How it Works:
Step 1
Complete a Practical Ideas for Educators live or online conference, workshop, or webinar.
Step 2
Submit coursework requirements based on what you learn.
Step 3
Earn Graduate-Level Semester Credit from University of the Pacific, Benerd College.
Practical Ideas for Educators - Graduate-Level Credit for Educators and Teachers
University of the Pacific — Benerd College is pleased to offer graduate-level semester units of credit for completing coursework with Practical Ideas for Educators (PIE). 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 Practical Ideas for Educators participants.
Earn up to 3 hours of graduate-level semester credits/units for each workshop/webinar that you complete with Practical Ideas for Educators. 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.
Graduate-level credit will be awarded upon completion of the following items:
- Complete any Practical Ideas for Educators workshop or webinar. (PIE Workshop/Webinar fees are paid separately from the tuition university credit fee.)
- Register for the corresponding workshop UOP course. (See below.)
- Complete coursework requirements based on what you learned.
Coursework Requirements
Develop and implement practical ideas and strategies directly into your classroom or program setting.
Upon successful completion of a PIE course, workshop, or webinar, 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. 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.
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Available Courses
The choice is yours. Choose between 1-3 graduate-level semester credits for each professional development workshop or webinar that you complete with Practical Ideas for Educators. Please select the corresponding workshop title at checkout when registering. Registration is only available after you have successfully completed a workshop with Practical Ideas for Educators. Workshop participation will be verified upon registering.
University-Approved Course | Course Number | Credits | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Technology Integration Practices & Strategies | EDUP 9345 | 1 -3 | $62 / per credit | Year Round |
Developing New Ideas In Education | PEDU 9008 | 1 -3 | $62 / per credit | Year Round |
Social Emotional Learning Focused Practices | PEDU 9316 | 1 -3 | $62 / per credit | Year Round |
Stem Investigations Practicum | PEDU 9846 | 1 -3 | $62 / per credit | Year Round |
Middle School Writing | PEDU 9252 | 1-3 | $62 / per credit | Year Round |
Mathematics and Science Practicum | PEDU 9260 | 1-3 | $62 / per credit | Year Round |
Behavior Management Practicum | PEDU 9262 | 1-3 | $62 / per credit | Year Round |
Common Core Connections Mathematics | PEDU 9196 | 1-3 | $62 / per credit | Year Round |
Autism: Facts & Strategies | PEDU 9404 | 1-3 | $62 / per credit | Year Round |
Teaching Objectives with Hands On Learning (Common Core Literacy) | PEDU 9012 | 1-3 | $62 / per credit | Year Round |
Mathematics Literature Connection | PEDU 9178 | 1-3 | $62 / per credit | Year Round |
Common Core Connection | PEDU 9196 | 1-3 | $62 / per credit | Year Round |
Writing Across the Curriculum | PEDU 9119 | 1-3 | $62 / per credit | Year Round |
Strategies for Achievement in Math & Literacy Practicum | PEDU 9120 | 1-3 | $62 / per credit | Year Round |
Primary Math Strategies Practicum | PEDU 9127 | 1-3 | $62 / per credit | Year Round |
Differentiated Instruction Practicum | PEDU 9136 | 1-3 | $62 / per credit | Year Round |
Reading Strategies to Motivate Learner Practicum | PEDU 9687 | 1-3 | $62 / per credit | Year Round |
Math Games that Teach Practicum | PEDU 9680 | 1-3 | $62 / per credit | Year Round |
Classroom Management Practicum | PEDU 9683 | 1-3 | $62 / per credit | Year Round |
Classroom Assessment & Data Analysis Practicum | PEDU 9686 | 1-3 | $62 / per credit | Year Round |
What’s Next?
Upon registering for your selected course(s), you will have up to 6 months to submit your coursework requirements, and extensions are always granted upon request. Coursework requirements will be emailed to you upon registering. The true course ending date that will appear on your Official Transcript will reflect the date in which your coursework was received and graded.
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.
Yes. You can register at any time once you have completed a workshop, webinar, or in-person professional program session.
Although we know the value in having a live classroom setting handy, you do not need a classroom to take this course. You will simply develop a plan of action describing how you will implement the strategies that you have learned.
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.