The Creativity Workshop

Graduate-Level Semester Credit

Graduate-Level Semester Units/Credits

University of the Pacific/Benerd College is pleased to offer graduate-level semester units of credit for completing coursework with Learning Workshop. Dedicated in assisting educators and teachers across the nation, our professional development course options are designed to be practical, meaningful, and affordableAt only $62 per semester credit, opportunities are available to all current (ongoing) or previous Learning Workshop participants.

Earn up to 3 hours of graduate-level semester credits/units for each workshop/webinar that you complete with The Creativity Workshop. We know the value of professional development in rejuvenating an educator’s enthusiasm, providing renewed motivation to engage students in the learning process, and imparting new information and experiences to add interest and depth to your teaching, but implementing the process of what you learn from your professional development is the key to educational success. With this unique PD course option you can finally implement what you’ve learned and earn credit at the same time. 

Graduate-level credit will be awarded upon completion of the following items:

  • Complete a Creativity Workshop (Creativity Workshop fees are paid separately from the tuition university credit fee).
  • Register for the corresponding workshop UOP course (see below).
  • Complete coursework requirements based on what you learned.
Course Requirements

Develop and implement workshop strategies directly into your classroom or program setting.

Upon successful completion of a Creativity 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, or a professional development plan, etc.) that applies the strategies learned. As a student, your practicum requirements will consist of completing a reflection paper to demonstrate your professional development. The specific requirements concerning your reflection paper are based on how many credits you select to earn per workshop.

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 6 months to submit your coursework requirements, and extensions are always granted upon request.

Grades & Transcripts

Completed courses are letter graded. An official transcript is available upon successful completion of course requirements. The course ending date that will appear on your transcript will reflect the date your information was reviewed and approved.

About the Credits & Pacific

The credits offered are post-baccalaureate, graded, graduate-level (non-degree) semester units of credit provided directly through the University of the Pacific – Benerd College. They are primarily designed to be used towards salary advancement and recertification. The credits are acceptable where local districts approve and applicable to state licensing where authorized. We always encourage you to check with your employer for the acceptability of these credits. Course participants are responsible for determining the acceptability of these credits for their intended use. Each graduate-level semester credit/unit is equivalent to 15 hours of academic involvement. Graduate-level semester credit is not applicable towards a degree program at University of the Pacific – Benerd College.

The University of the Pacific, established in 1851, is California’s oldest privately chartered university, and it is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

University of the Pacific - Benerd College is pleased to partner with The Creativity Workshop 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 The Creativity Workshop.
Please note: The cost of a workshop on The Creativity Workshop 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 The Creativity Workshop Certificate of Completion when registering for your course at checkout. Your program participation with The Creativity Workshop 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!
University-Approved CourseCourse NumberCreditsTuition Fee

Learning Workshop Fee

Enrollment Date
Developing New Ideas In EducationPEDU 90081 -3$62 / per credit

$179 paid to Learning Workshop

Year Round
Creating New Projects For The ClassroomPEDU 90841-3$62 / per credit

$179 paid to Learning Workshop

Year Round
Expanding Today's Curriculum With Teacher Made ActivitiesPEDU 90861-3$62 / per credit

$179 paid to Learning Workshop

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.