University Credit

SDCOE offers units for Teacher Induction through partnerships with CSUSM, University of Massachusetts Global, USD, Point Loma, and University of the Pacific. Please check with your district to determine if they will accept these units / credits for salary advancement!

CSUSM (3 units, $297)

• Registration deadline is early May of the current year.
• A Mentor is qualified to receive 3 units per year no matter how many candidates they support and they are only eligible to receive credit for supporting for up to two times (year 1, year 2).
• In total, participants can potentially earn 12 units of credit.
  • 3 units their first year of teacher induction
  • 3 units their second year of teacher induction
  • 3 units of their first year being a mentor
  • 3 units of their second year being a mentor

University of Massachusetts Global (4 units, $200)

• Registration deadline is early May of the current year.
• Mentors can only apply for units one year at a time, maximum of two years of being a mentor
• The credits are not based on how many teacher candidates the mentor has in their caseload
• You do not need to submit a letter of verification with your registration.
• For Induction work completed in prior years, starting with the 2013/2014 academic year, please complete the Retroactive Induction Registration form instead of using the online process.

University of San Diego (4 units, $300)

• Registration deadline is early May of the current year.
• Mentors can only apply for units one year at a time, maximum of two years of being a mentor

Point Loma Nazarene University (PT and SP 3 units, $225)

• Registration open up to 3 years post completion per PLNU: https://www.pointloma.edu/opportunities/new-teacher-induction
• Click on registration for all details
• Credits are graduate level and applicable to a PLNU master's degree

University of the Pacific (PT = 8 units, $400) (SP=4 units, $200)

• Continuous open registration: https://courses4teachers.net/credits-for-teacher-induction/san-diego-county-office-of-education-consortium/
• Once Courses4Teachers receives confirmation of completing the year from SDCOE's Teacher Induction Program, registration will be processed.
• You do not need to submit a letter of verification with your registration.

Alliant University (Tuition savings can be applied to credentials and degree programs)

Alliant International University is proud to be an educational partner of the San Diego County Office of Education and districts! We offer a variety of online degrees, certificates, and credentials in education that prepare you to make a lasting difference through teaching, counseling, leadership, advocacy, administration, management, and community work. We also offer campus-based master’s and doctoral programs in other areas at our campus in Scripps Ranch. Employees of SDCOE and partnering districts are eligible for preferred pricing and an application fee waiver. For program and partnership information please contact denise.garcia-macias@alliant.edu or visit us at: Alliant Partnership.

California Baptist University (Units can only be applied to Master programs, this is not for payscale advancement)

• University Contact: Jenelle Vine, (951) 343-3970 jvine@calbaptist.edu
• Info sessions are every three weeks. Contact Jenelle for more information.
• Candidates can receive up to 12 graduate credits for transfer depending on program choice. Transfer is allowed into the following programs: Master of Science in Education Specialization in Teaching and Master of Science in Education Specialization in Special Education.

Grand Canyon University (Units can only be applied to Master programs, this is not for payscale advancement)

• University Contact: Erick Smith, (619) 261-8875 erick.smith@gcu.edu
• Online Registration
• Candidates can receive 6-9 graduate credits for transfer depending on program choice. Transfer is allowed into the following programs: Master of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction, Master of Arts in Reading, Master of Arts in Gifted Education, Master of Arts in Autism, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Arts in TESOL. Tuition is reduced by 25% for teachers joining our online cohort groups. Complete in as little as one year, 100% online.

National University (tuition discounts can be applied to bachelor’s and master’s degree programs)

National University is proud to partner with the San Diego County Office of Education and Districts to bring a 25% tuition reduction scholarship to employees and program participants looking to expand their knowledge and skills for professional and personal growth. The San Diego County Office of Education, districts and program participants Tuition Reduction Scholarship is a great benefit for working adults who want to reach specific educational goals, but find it challenging to fit classes into their busy life. Tuition discounts can be applied to bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. To request information visit National University SDCOE, Districts, and Program Partnerships.

University of Phoenix, College of Education (Units can only be applied to Master programs, this is not for payscale advancement)

• University Contact: Penny Roberts, (714) 642-5855 penny.roberts@phoenix.eduIn addition to the waivers Penny can apply a 10% tuition reduction. Contact Penny directly so she can apply the reduction.
• New Teacher Induction Credit Waiver. This program waives 13 credits fee towards our MAED Curriculum and Instruction when a candidate completes a two-year California-approved induction program.
• CTEL / Endorsement Credit Waiver. This program waives 9 credits for the successful completion of CTEL / CLAD courses or the candidate currently holds an Endorsement (from another state) towards our MAED Curriculum and Instruction.

Vanguard University (Continuing Education courses and are designed to provide salary advancement units.)

The Vanguard University Teacher Advancement Program (TAP), in partnership with College Credit Connection (CCC), offers continuing education courses in a wide variety of instructional formats to help teachers increase their skills and effectiveness in the classroom. These graduate level courses are designed to provide salary advancement units, and are available to teachers who hold a bachelor's degree. A quick visit to collegecreditconnection.com (Links to an external site.) reveals more than 100 different courses that feature a wide variety of subjects from the field of education. These courses are affordable and delivered online, or through face-to-face settings in locations throughout Southern California.

 

If you have additional questions about the SDCOE induction program, please contact: induction@sdcoe.net