SAN MATEO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
Teacher Induction Program
Graduate-Level Semester Credit
- Only $50 per semester credit.
- Enrollment available year round.
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SAN MATEO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION
Graduate-Level Semester Credit
Earn graduate-level semester (non-degree) credit with the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) and University of the Pacific – Benerd College. SMCOE 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.
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 your district office human resource department or other appropriate agencies.
In order to award graduate-level credits University of the Pacific – Benerd College requires that you submit proof of your induction program completion.
Induction Candidates & ECO: Upload a screenshot or PDF of your SMCOE Induction 2022-2023 Completion Letter that you received via email from the SMCOE Induction department. Your proof of completion will be required to register for graduate-level credit at UOP.
Induction Mentors: SMCOE will review and verify your program participation as an Induction Mentor. No documentation/proof of completion is required to register for graduate-level credit at UOP.
How many credits can you earn?
Induction Candidates: Year 1 (8 credits)
Induction Candidates: Year 2 (8 credits)
Early Completion Option: Year 1 (8 credits)
Induction Mentors 1 (8 credits)
Induction Mentors 2 (8 credits)
The credits offered are post-baccalaureate, graded, graduate-level semester (non-degree) 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).
Completed courses are graded under the Pass/No Credit grading system. All course grades will appear on an official transcript from University of the Pacific – Benerd College.
- Only $50 per semester credit - no extra fees.
- Enrollment available year round.
- 8 graduate-level credits per year.
- Earn an official transcript from University of the Pacific - Benerd College.
How It Works:
Complete your Induction Program with San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE).
Successful completion of your San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) 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.
Allow 1-2 weeks for your program completion to be verified and processed at University of the Pacific - Benerd College.
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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Proof of completion for Year 1 and Year 2 Candidates is required when registering.
Course Number | Course Title | Program Year | Credits | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EDUP 9391 | Teacher Induction 1 | Year 1 | 8 | $400 | Year Round |
EDUP 9392 | Teacher Induction 2 | Year 2 | 8 | $400 | Year Round |
Registration for Induction Mentors is quick and easy.
Course Number | Course Title | Program Year | Credits | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EDUP 9393 | Induction Mentor 1 | 2023 - 2024 | 8 | $400 | Year Round |
EDUP 9395 | Induction Mentor 2 | 2023 - 2024 | 8 | $400 | Year Round |
Proof of completion for ECO Candidates is required when registering.
Course Number | Course Title | Program Year | Credits | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EDUP 9105 | Early Completion Option | Year 1 | 8 | $400 | Year Round |
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.