Graduate-Level Semester Credit
How it Works:
Step 1
Complete Your Induction Training with Riverside Unified School District.
Step 2
Submit Proof of Completion.
Step 3
Earn Graduate-Level Semester Credit from University of the Pacific -- Benerd College.
Earn Graduate-Level Professional Development Credit with University of the Pacific -- Benerd College & Riverside Unified School District.
University of the Pacific — Benerd College is pleased to offer up to 8 graduate-level semester units of credit (per year) for completing the Riverside Unified School District. 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.
We understand that completing your RUSD Induction Program provides a rigorous and robust 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.
RUSD Induction candidates and mentors must submit proof of their completed Induction Program in order to earn credit with University of the Pacific, Benerd College. A Certificate of Completion issued by Hans Kaufhold, is required to verify each year that you successfully complete with RUSD Induction Program.
- Teacher Candidates: Certificate of Completion
- Mentors: Certificate of Completion
- Early Completion Candidates: Certificate of Completion
Please be prepared to upload your certificate when registering for the year(s) you completed. No further documentation is required.
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)
Hans Kaufhold, Induction Program Specialist
Email: wkaufhold@rusd.k12.ca.us
Phone: (951) 788-7135 Ext. 41604
- Pay only $50 per semester credit.
- For Teacher Candidates, Support Providers, Mentors, & ECO Candidates.
- Enrollment open year round for current and past Induction Candidates.
- Earn an official transcript from University of the Pacific/Benerd College.
Available Courses
| Course | Course Number | Credits | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Induction (Year 1) - Semester 1 | PEDU 9290 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
| Teacher Induction (Year 1) - Semester 2 | PEDU 9291 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
| Teacher Induction (Year 2) - Semester 1 | PEDU 9292 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
| Teacher Induction (Year 2) - Semester 2 | PEDU 9293 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
| Course | Course Number | Credits | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Induction Support Mentor (Year 1) - Semester 1 | PEDU 9295 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
| Induction Support Mentor (Year 1) - Semester 2 | PEDU 9296 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
| Induction Support Mentor (Year 2) - Semester 1 | PEDU 9297 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
| Induction Support Mentor (Year 2) - Semester 2 | PEDU 9298 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
| Course | Course Number | Credits | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Completion Option For Induction | EDUP 9105 | 8 | $360 | 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. At checkout, you will be required to upload your documentation (certificate of completion) and pay with a credit card.
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 sent 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. Along with your unofficial transcript, you will receive information on how to request an Official Transcript from the University of the Pacific.
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