Graduate-Level Semester Credit
Earn Graduate-Level Semester Credit with Santa Clara Unified School District and University of the Pacific-Benerd College.
Santa Clara USD 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 $80 per semester credit. This unique offering is available to all current (ongoing) and past participants.
SCUSD staff will verify completion of your Induction program or Mentor/Coach training, upon your registration. No further documentation is required after registering for your courses. If for any reason there is an issue with your course registration(s), our team will reach out to provide you with an update and assistance.
How many credits can you earn?
Induction Candidates: Year 1 (8 credits)
Induction Candidates: Year 2 (8 credits)
Mentors Candidates: Year 1 (8 credits)
Mentor Candidates: Year 2 (8 credits)
Coaches: Year 1 (1-4 credits)
The credits offered are post-baccalaureate, graded, graduate-level semester units of credit, provided directly through University of the Pacific, Benerd College. They are specifically designed to meet the needs of educators for Salary Advancement and Recertification. 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 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).
Completed courses are graded under the pass/no pass grading system. All course grades will appear on an official transcript from University of the Pacific/Benerd College. The course ending date that will appear on your transcript will reflect the date on which your completed coursework was reviewed and graded.
- Affordable tuition fees.
- Quick and Easy Registration.
- Enrollment open year round.
- Earn an official transcript from University of the Pacific, Benerd College.
How It Works:
Complete your Induction Program with Santa Clara Unified School District.
Register for graduate-level credit with University of the Pacific - Benerd College.
Allow Santa Clara USD Induction to verify your program completion.
If you are a current participating teacher or coach, Santa Clara USD Teacher Induction will be able to verify your program completion once you have successfully completed all program components.
*If you are a past participant (teacher or coach), please contact Santa Clara USD Induction to verify your program completion sooner.
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 submitted to be posted 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 | Course Number | Credits | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Development for Beginning Teachers Part 1 (1st year) | PEDU 9020 | 4 | $320 | Year Round |
Development for Beginning Teachers Part 2 (1st year) | PEDU 9021 | 4 | $320 | Year Round |
Development for Beginning Teachers Part 3 (2nd year) | PEDU 9022 | 4 | $320 | Year Round |
Development for Beginning Teachers Part 4 (2nd year) | PEDU 9023 | 4 | $320 | Year Round |
| Course | Course Number | Credits | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Support Provider Mentoring Part 1 (1st year) | PEDU 9024 | 4 | $320 | Year Round |
Support Provider Mentoring Part 2 (1st year) | PEDU 9025 | 4 | $320 | Year Round |
Support Provider Mentoring Part 3 (2nd year) | PEDU 9026 | 4 | $320 | Year Round |
Support Provider Mentoring Part 4 (2nd year) | PEDU 9027 | 4 | $320 | Year Round |
Coaching for Coaches | PEDU 9704 | 4 | $320 | 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.