Nellie Edge Online Seminars

Graduate-Level Semester Credit

Graduate-Level Credit​

Earn graduate-level semester credit with Nellie Edge Online Seminars and University of the Pacific – Benerd College (UOP). 

University of the Pacific is pleased to offer the opportunity to earn graduate-level semester (non-degree) credit upon completion of course requirements with Nellie Edge Online Seminars. Dedicated in assisting educators and teachers across the nation, our professional development course options are designed to be practical, meaningful, and affordable. At only $62 per semester credit, opportunities are available to all current (ongoing) and previous participants of credit-approved programs with Nellie Edge Online Seminars.

Participating in a professional development opportunity with Nellie Edge Online Seminars and University of the Pacific will provide you with a convenient and cost-effective way of earning credit within a timeframe that works best for your schedule.

Coursework Requirements

Develop and implement Nellie Edge Online Seminar strategies directly into your classroom or program setting.

Upon successful completion of a seminar or workshop, you will invest time reflecting on provided materials, research, and reading to culminate in an innovative project of your choice (e.g., lesson[s], curriculum, learning activities, professional development plan) that applies the strategies learned. As a student, your practicum requirements will consist of completing a reflection paper to demonstrate your professional development. An additional expectation is to complete a time log that documents the time spent for completing your coursework requirements. The specific requirements concerning your reflection paper and time log are based on how many credits you take per course.

Credit Requirements

  • 1 credit = 3-page reflection paper
  • 2 credits = 6-page reflection paper
  • 3 credits = 9-page reflection paper

Completely designed for busy teachers like you, you have up to one year to submit your coursework requirements.

Grades & Transcripts

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 your completed coursework was reviewed and graded. Within 3-6 weeks of submitting your coursework requirements, you will be mailed an unofficial transcript with your official course grades (at no charge) to your mailing address.

Completed courses are letter graded and will appear on an official transcript from University of the Pacific – Benerd College.

About the Credits & Pacific

The credits offered are post-baccalaureate, graded, graduate-level semester 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 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/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).

University of the Pacific - Benerd College is pleased to partner with Nellie Edge Online Seminars 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 with Nellie Edge Online Seminars.
Please note: The cost of a workshop with Nellie Edge Online Seminars 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 Nellie Edge Online Seminars Certificate of Completion when registering for your course at checkout. Your program participation with Nellie Edge Online Seminars 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!

Registration is quick and easy. Simply choose the course that corresponds to your professional development experience with Nellie Edge Online Seminars. At checkout, you will be able to select how many graduate-level credits you want to earn for your course. 

University-Approved Course

Course NumberCreditsTuition FeeEnrollment Date

Developing New Ideas In Education - Seminar 1

PEDU 9008

1-3

$62 / per creditYear Round

Creating Practical Strategies and Ideas - Seminar 2

PEDU 9014

1-3

$62 / per credit

Year Round

Activities to Accelerate Learning - Seminar 3

PEDU 9009

1-3

$62 / per credit

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 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.