Practical Ideas for Educators
Graduate-Level Semester Credit
- Pay only $62 per semester credit.
- Registration available year round.
Graduate-Level Semester Units/Credits
Earn graduate-level semester credit with Practical Ideas for Educators and University of the Pacific – Benerd College (UOP).
University of the Pacific is pleased to offer the opportunity to earn graduate-level semester (non-degree) credit upon completion of course requirements with Practical Ideas for Educators. 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) and previous participants of credit-approved programs with Practical Ideas for Educators.
Participating in a professional development opportunity with Practical Ideas for Educators 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.
Course Requirements
Develop and implement practical ideas and strategies directly into your classroom or program setting.
Upon successful completion of a PIE 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, professional development plan) 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.
About the Credits & Pacific
The credits offered are post-baccalaureate, graded, graduate-level (non-degree) semester units of credit provided directly through the University of the Pacific – Benerd College. They are primarily designed to be used towards salary advancement and recertification. The credits are acceptable where local districts approve and applicable to state licensing where authorized. We always encourage you to check with your employer for the acceptability of these credits. Course participants are responsible for determining the acceptability of these credits for their intended use. Each graduate-level semester credit/unit is equivalent to 15 hours of academic involvement. Graduate-level semester credit is not applicable towards a degree program at University of the Pacific – Benerd College.
The University of the Pacific, established in 1851, is California’s oldest privately chartered university, and it is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Grades & Transcripts
An official transcript with your final course grade(s) is available from Pacific upon successful completion of course requirements. The course ending date that will appear on your transcript will reflect the date your completed course was reviewed and graded. Completed courses are letter graded and will appear on an official transcript from University of the Pacific – Benerd College.
- Only $62 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 Practical Ideas for Educators 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 workshop from Practical Ideas for Educators.
Please note: The cost of a workshop on Practical Ideas for Educators is paid separately from the university credit tuition fee. Pay only $62 per semester credit to University of the Pacific.
Completion of a workshop with Practical Ideas for Educators is a prerequisite to registering for graduate-level credit with University of the Pacific - Benerd College.
Completion of a workshop with Practical Ideas for Educators is a prerequisite to registering for graduate-level credit with University of the Pacific - Benerd College.
Register for graduate-level credit with University of the Pacific - Benerd College.
Your program participation with Practical Ideas for Educators will need to be verified and approved for processing at University of the Pacific.
Additional details and course requirements will be emailed to you after your application has been approved for processing at University of the Pacific. Please allow 2-3 days to receive your coursework requirements.
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 grade(s) will be submitted for posting at University of the Pacific-Benerd College. You may proceed to order an e-transcript after your course grades are posted at UOP.
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Course Title | 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 |
The AI Advantage: Accelerating Instruction | EDUP 9876 | 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.