Chula Vista Elementary School District

Graduate-Level Semester Credit

Earn Graduate-Level Professional Development Credit with University of the Pacific/Benerd College & Chula Vista Elementary 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 Chula Vista Elementary School District (CVESD) 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. 

Chula Vista Elementary 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.

CVESD staff will verify your induction completion on your Induction program or Mentor 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.

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 (6 credits)
Induction Candidates: Year 2 (6 credits)
Induction Mentors: Year 1 (6 credits)
Induction Mentors: Year 2 (6 credits)
Early Completion Option: Year 1 (6 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 letter graded and will appear on an official transcript from University of the Pacific/Benerd College. An Official Transcript with your final course grade(s) is available from Pacific upon successful completion of coursework. The course ending date that will appear on your transcript will reflect the date on which your completed coursework was reviewed and graded.

University of the Pacific - Benerd College is pleased to partner with University Credit to provide graduate-level semester credit to educators, administrators, counselors, and teachers across the nation.

UOP Benefits:

How It Works:

Step 1
Complete a workshop from Chula Vista Elementary School District.
Please note: The cost of a workshop on Chula Vista Elementary School District is paid separately from the university credit tuition fee. Pay only $62 per semester credit to University of the Pacific.
Step 1
Step 2
Register for graduate-level credit with University of the Pacific - Benerd College.
Please be prepared to upload your Chula Vista Elementary School District Certificate of Completion when registering for your course at checkout. Your program participation with Chula Vista Elementary School District 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.
Step 2
Step 3
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.
Step 3
Register today... 
It's simple!

Available Courses

Course

Course Number

Credits

Tuition Fee

Enrollment Date

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Beyond the Checklist: CSTP with Purpose

EDUP 9902

2

$100

March 2025-August 2025

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Teacher Induction - (Year 1)

EDUP 9306

4

$200

March 2025-August 2025

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Teacher Induction - (Year 2)

EDUP 9307

4

$200

March 2025-August 2025

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Course

Course NumberCreditsTuition FeeEnrollment Date

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Induction Support Mentor/Coach - Year One

EDUP 9308

4

$200

March 2025-August 2025

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Induction Support Mentor/Coach - Year Two

EDUP 9309

4

$200

March 2025-August 2025

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Course

Course NumberCreditsTuition FeeEnrollment Date

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Early Completion Option for Induction

EDUP 9105

4

$200

March 2025-August 2025

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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 recertification.

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.