Teacher Induction
ONLY $50 per semester credit
Graduate-Level Professional Development Credit
How it Works:
Step 1
Complete Your Induction Training.
Step 2
Submit Proof of Completion.
Step 3
Earn Graduate-Level Semester Credit on an Official Transcript from University of the Pacific -- Benerd College.
Earn Graduate-Level Professional Development Semester Units of Credit for Salary Advancement and/or Recertification.
Benerd College — University of the Pacific, in partnership with Teacher Friendly, is pleased to offer up to 8 graduate-level semester units of non-degree credit (per year) for completing your Teacher Induction Training. This unique offering is available to all current and past participants (beginning teachers and educators, administrators, counselors and mentor/support providers) for an extremely affordable cost. Graduate-level semester units of credit are 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. Participants seeking credit for such purposes are advised to check with the appropriate agencies and gain approval prior to registering. It is your responsibility to determine acceptability of these credits prior to registering. Enrollment is open year round and you may register for credit at any time.
School Districts and Counties working directly with University of the Pacific — Benerd College and Teacher Friendly have different requirements. Please find and select your county or district name below.
- Pay only $50 per semester credit.
- For Teacher Candidates, Support Providers, Mentors, & ECO Candidates.
- Enrollment open year round for current and past Induction Candidates.
- Earn an official transcript from University of the Pacific -- Benerd College.
Available Courses
| Course | Course Number | Credits | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Induction (Year 1) - Semester 1 | PEDU 9290 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
| Teacher Induction (Year 1) - Semester 2 | PEDU 9291 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
| Teacher Induction (Year 2) - Semester 1 | PEDU 9292 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
| Teacher Induction (Year 2) - Semester 2 | PEDU 9293 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
| Course | Course Number | Credits | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Induction Support Mentor (Year 1) - Semester 1 | PEDU 9295 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
| Induction Support Mentor (Year 1) - Semester 2 | PEDU 9296 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
| Induction Support Mentor (Year 2) - Semester 1 | PEDU 9297 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
| Induction Support Mentor (Year 2) - Semester 2 | PEDU 9298 | 4 | $200 | Year Round |
*ECO Available In CA Only*
| Course | Course Number | Credits | Tuition Fee | Enrollment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Completion Option For Induction | EDUP 9105 | 8 | $360 | Year Round |
Proof of Completion
Induction Candidates must submit proof of their completed Induction Program in order to earn credit from University of the Pacific — Benerd College. A certificate of completion or letter issued (with dates specified) by your respective District or Program Administrator will suffice for verification. Credit is awarded upon submission of the following documentation:
- Teacher Candidates: Certificate of Completion or Letter of Verification
- Mentors/Support Providers: Certificate of Completion or Letter of Verification
- Early Completion Candidates: Certificate of Completion or Letter of Verification
Please be prepared to upload the above documents when registering to earn credit for the years you completed.
Registration Process
Register online at any time once you have successfully completed your Induction Program.
Online: click on “REGISTER NOW” below and select the corresponding courses for the years you completed in your Induction program. At checkout, you will be required to upload your documentation (certificate of completion) and pay with a credit card.
What’s Next?
Upon registering and submitting all required documentation for your Induction Program, you will receive a confirmation email from our office. Once your documentation and payment has been reviewed, approved and processed, you will be assigned a “Passing (P)” letter grade for your Induction courses.
Grades for your courses will be submitted for processing at UOP within one week of enrolling. An unofficial transcript will also be sent to you automatically (at no charge) by standard mail once your final grades have been entered and posted in the university system. Please know that it may take between 4-7 weeks, from the time you submit your documentation, for you to receive your unofficial transcript by regular mail.
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