Graduate-Level Semester Credit
- Only $50 per semester credit.
- Enrollment open year round.
Graduate-Level Semester Credit
Earn up to 8 graduate-level semester credits per year with the West Contra Costa Unified School District Induction Program and University of the Pacific – Benerd College.Â
West Contra Costa 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 $50 per semester credit. Registration to earn university credit is only available for the academic year during which you participate.Â
In order to award graduate-level credits University of the Pacific – Benerd College requires that you submit proof of your induction program completion.
- Upload a screenshot or PDF of your Completion Letter that you received via email from West Contra Costa USD.
How many credits can you earn?
Participating Teachers: Year 1 (1-8 credits)
Participating Teachers: Year 2 (1-8 credits)
Support Providers: Year 1 (1-8 credits)
Early Completion Option: Year 1 (1-8 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.Â
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. Â
- Only $50 per semester credit - no extra fees.
- Enrollment open 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 West Contra Costa Unified School District.
Successful completion of your West Contra Costa Unified School District Induction Program 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.
Be prepared to upload your Completion Letter at checkout when registering for university credit. Allow 1-2 weeks for your program completion to be verified and processed at University of the Pacific.
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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Course | Course Number | Program Year | Credits | Tuition | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Teacher Induction 1 | EDUP 9391 | Year 1 | 8 | $400 | Year Round |
Teacher Induction 2 | EDUP 9392 | Year 2 | 8 | $400 | Year Round |
Course Title | Course Number | Program Year | Credits | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Induction Mentor 1 | EDUP 9393 | Year 1 | 8 | $400 | Year Round |
Induction Mentor 2 | EDUP 9395 | Year 2 | 8 | $400 | Year Round |
Course Title | Course Number | Program Year | Credits | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Early Completion Option | EDUP 9105 | Year 1 | 8 | $400 | Year Round |
Frequently Asked Questions
Online:Â click on “REGISTER NOW“ and select your desired course title(s). At checkout, you will be required to pay with credit card.
15 hours = 1 graduate credit.
UOP’s continuing education course credits 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.Â
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.