Paramount Unified School District
Induction Program

Graduate-Level Semester Credit

How it Works:

Step 1

Complete Your Induction Training with Paramount Unified School District.

Step 2

Submit Proof of Completion.

Step 3

Earn Graduate-Level Credit from University of the Pacific -- Benerd College.

Earn Graduate-Level Professional Development Credit with University of the Pacific -- Benerd College & Paramount Unified School District.

University of the Pacific — Benerd College is pleased to offer up to 8 graduate-level semester units of non-degree credit (per year) for completing the Paramount Unified School District Induction Program. This unique offering is available to all current (ongoing) and past Induction 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. 

Paramount Unified School District is dedicated in providing a rigorous and robust Induction 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. 

Induction candidates and mentors must submit proof of their completed Induction Program in order to earn credit with University of the Pacific, Benerd College. Candidates seeking credit must provide the respective documentation: 

  • Teacher Candidates: Certificate of Completion
  • Mentors: Certificate of Completion 
  • Early Completion Candidates: Certificate of Completion 

Please be prepared to upload your certificate of completion when registering for the year(s) you completed.

How many credits can you earn?
Induction Candidates: Year 1 (8 credits)
Induction Candidates: Year 2 (8 credits)
Induction Mentors: Year 1 (8 credits)
Induction Mentors: Year 2 (8 credits)
Early Completion Option: Year 1 (8 credits)

Contact information
Rita Cruz
Teacher Support Curriculum Specialist
562-602-6048
 
Laurie Watkins
Special Education Program Specialist
562-602-6033

Available Courses

Course

Program

Course NumberCreditsTuition FeeEnrollment Date

Teacher Induction - Semester 1

Year 1

PEDU 9290

4

$200

Year Round

Teacher Induction - Semester 2

Year 1

PEDU 9291

4

$200

Year Round

Teacher Induction - Semester 3

Year 2

PEDU 9292

4

$200

Year Round

Teacher Induction - Semester 4

Year 2

PEDU 9293

4

$200

Year Round

Course

Program

Course NumberCreditsTuition FeeEnrollment Date

Induction Mentor - Semester 1

Year 1

PEDU 9294

4

$200

Year Round

Induction Mentor - Semester 2

Year 1

PEDU 9295

4

$200

Year Round

Induction Mentor - Semester 3

Year 2

PEDU 9296

4

$200

Year Round

Induction Mentor - Semester 4

Year 2

PEDU 9297

4

$200

Year Round

CourseCourse NumberCreditsTuition FeeEnrollment Date
Early Completion Option For InductionEDUP 9105

4

$200

Year Round

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. 

FAQ & Support

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 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. 

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