Teacher Learning Center

Graduate-Level Semester Credit

Graduate-Level Semester Units/Credits

Earn graduate-level semester credit with Teacher Learning Center 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 Teacher Learning Center. 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 Teacher Learning Center.

Participating in a professional development opportunity with Teacher Learning Center 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.

Course Requirements

Teacher Learning Center offers a variety of professional development opportunities that each consist of unique experiences, expectations, and practicum requirements for the awarding of graduate-level credit through University of the Pacific – Benerd College.

Practicum Requirements

Upon successful completion of a credit-approved training with Teacher Learning Center, you will be instructed to invest time reflecting on your learnings, research, and relevant readings. As a student, your course practicum requirements will consist of developing a time log that documents the time and hours that you invested into completing your course requirements. The specific requirements concerning your time log are based on how many credits you decide to register for your course. Each credit registered will require 15 hours of documented participation listed on your time log. Additional instructions and detailed requirements for your course will be emailed to you upon registration.

1 credit = 15 hours

2 credits = 30 hours

3 credits = 45 hours 

Whether you spend time reviewing your workshop videos and materials, brainstorming, researching, reading, writing, constructing visuals, or putting together new curriculum and rubrics, you are able to document all the professional time you have invested in applying Teacher Learning Center learnings and concepts into your classroom and teaching. 

Specifically designed for busy teachers like you, you will get up to 6 months to submit coursework requirements, and extensions are always granted upon request. Opportunities are available across all teaching grade levels, disciplines, and subjects or topics. The overall course objective is aimed at implementing the best practices of education while meeting educational standards set by your school district or state.  

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 Teacher Learning Center to provide graduate-level semester credit to educators, administrators, counselors, and teachers across the nation.

UOP Benefits:

How It Works:

Step 1
Complete a seminar from Teacher Learning Center.
Please note: The cost of a seminar on Teacher Learning Center 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 Teacher Learning Certificate of Completion when registering for your course at checkout. Your program participation with Teacher Learning Center 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!

The registration process is quick and easy

Course Title

Course NumberCredits

Tuition

Enrollment

Unlocking Students Math Potential

PEDU 9232

1 -3

$62/credit

Year Round

Motivating the Uninterested & Uninvolved Learner Practicum

PEDU 9672

1-3

$62/credit

Year Round

Strategies for Motivating Uninterested & Disruptive Students Practicum

PEDU 9673

1-3

$62/credit

Year Round

Secrets of Successful Classroom Management Practicum

PEDU 9674

1-3

$62/credit

Year Round

Creative Discipline & Motivation Strategies Practicum

PEDU 9678

1-3

$62/credit

Year Round

Literacy Strategies that Works Practicum

PEDU 9686

1-3

$62/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 re-certification. 

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.