Questions regarding university follow-up credit to a teacher institute seminar or workshop.
Who may enroll?
All participants including those on district funded attendance or release time should be eligible to enroll since these credits are awarded entirely for follow-up on your own personal time after your attendance at the seminar. Attendance is only a prerequisite to the course enrollment.
How Many Credits are Available?
You may choose to enroll in (1), (2) or (3) semester credits as follow-up to the seminar. Additional optional credits beyond those offered may be attempted with approval.
What must I do to earn the credits?
The requirements are very "Teacher-Friendly" and Practical! For each credit you develop & report (in three pages or more) on a minimum of three (3) follow-up projects, based on the presentation Six (6) projects in at least six pages, for two credits and nine (9) projects in at least nine pages, for three credits.
How do I enroll and what is the cost?
(1) In all states (other than CT, NJ, OH, PA or WI) a detailed information sheet & enrollment form will be provided for you to complete and turn-in at the seminar. The tuition is $62 per credit by check or VISA/MasterCard.
(2) If the SEMINAR SITE (location of seminar, NOT necessarily where you live) is in the state of CT, NJ, OH, PA or WI, you must call 800-479-1995, during our telephone office hours (Tuesday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 12 noon, Pacific Time), and request the special "5-state" enrollment packet. This is because the regulations in these states preclude on-site enrollment. In these five states tuition fee of $62 per credit applies, and all course requirements remain the same.
More about seminars in CT,OH,PA,NJ & WI: Regulations preclude enrollment at seminar sites in these five states. We will send a special packet for direct enrollment with our office in California, please call 800-479-1995, Tuesday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 12 noon, Pacific Time. This does not apply to the state in which you live, but rather, to the actual location of the seminar
When is course work due?
Within (4) months following your enrollment date. You may also request extensions, of up to a maximum of one full year, for unforeseen delays.
Can I attempt more than the 3 credits?
Yes! A different program, requiring development & reporting on five (5) projects per credit is also available. Information on this program will accompany your receipt, after initial enrollment. You may also find the information elsewhere on this website or by calling 800-479-1995, Tuesday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 12 noon, Pacific Time.
Type of credit?- CREDIT INFORMATION:
These post-baccalaureate, graduate level credits, offered directly through the University of the Pacific, Center for Professional & Continuing Education, are specifically designed to meet the needs of educators for professional upgrading and salary advancement. These Professional Development Courses are for graduate participants who are NOT pursuing an advanced degree at University of the Pacific. Acceptable where local districts approve and applicable to state licensing where authorized. Other professions should check with their employer for acceptability. All participants are responsible to determine acceptability of these credits for their intended use.
University Accreditation: University of the Pacific {California's oldest chartered university, established - 1851} is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Course Numbers: Each seminar will have a unique course number and title which will be pre-printed on the enrollment materials provided. Participants required to have this number in advance, for prior district approval only, may call 800-479-1995, Tuesday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 12 noon, Pacific Time.
About Grades and Transcripts: These courses are letter graded and appear on a permanent "official" transcript at the University of the Pacific. Copies are available upon request after course completion.
Grading Philosophy: This course is to benefit you in your professional assignment. There is great latitude for creativity, as the instructor wants each participant to engage in activities that are practical and user-friendly for his or her own particular situation. The instructor's objective is that every participant succeed and achieve the highest grade available. In the very rare case that a participant's success is in question (as exhibited by omissions in submitted course work) the participant is contacted, by the instructor, and given the opportunity to provide additional input. RETURN TO TOP
Questions regarding the submission, receipt or processing of course work.
WHEN DO I SEND MY COURSE WORK
On or before due date. Do not send course work with initial registration.
HOW DO I KNOW YOU RECEIVED MY COURSE WORK?
DID YOU SEND A POSTCARD WITH YOUR PAPER? Include a self-addressed stamped post card (addressed back to yourself) with your course work. I DID NOT SEND A POSTCARD WITH MY PAPER! No verification of receipt can be provided over the phone. If your course work was not returned to you as undelivered by the post office, you can assume that it was received.
WHAT IF MY COURSE WORK IS NOT ACCEPTABLE?
In the very rare event that your course work is not complete, you will be contacted by the instructor with suggestions for improvement and re-submittal.
SPECIFIC QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FORM OF THE REPORT?
Detailed information will be provided at the seminar site or in the brochure. Basically, the report is to be affixed into a folder. Include a title page with your name and the date, the course title, course number, and (most importantly) your SOCIAL SECURITY number. The best way to provide the necessary information is to include the "Grade Tracking Document" with your completed course work. This document will be provided in the mailer containing your initial enrollment receipt.
MAY I HAVE AN EXTENSION ON MY DUE DATE?
Yes! Extensions, of up to a maximum of one full year from enrollment date, may be granted without excuse & without grade penalty. If you missed your due date by more than two-weeks, and did not request an extension, you may still submit your course work within a period of one year from date of enrollment, however, you will be lowered one grade.
WHERE DO I SEND MY REPORT (COMPLETED COURSE WORK)?
Continuing Education Programs, 729 West 16th Street, Suite B-3, Costa Mesa, California 92627.
CAN I FAX or e-mail MY REPORT TO YOU?
No.
MAY I USE EXPRESS MAIL, OR OTHER RAPID DELIVERY SERVICES?
Yes, HOWEVER, participants MUST SPECIFY = NO SIGNATURE REQUIRED, Otherwise serious delays may result due to the flexible hours of our offices.
WILL YOU RETURN MY REPORT (COURSE WORK)?
No, all course work is kept on file by the Continuing Education Office, be sure to retain a personal copy for your records. Confidentiality is maintained. RETURN TO TOP
WHAT IS REQUIRED TO EARN THE $79 INDEPENDENT PRACTICUM CREDIT
Seminar attendance is not a prerequisite to participation. Detailed requirements are found in the yellow brochure, available by calling 800-479-1995, Tuesday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 12 noon, Pacific Tim, or you may enroll on this website. Basically, for each Independent Practicum credit, you will select, develop, and report on (5) learning activities, instructional games, kits, programs or projects, prepared for use in your classroom or program. The sources of the activities may include -- your original ideas -- ideas modified from books, seminars, workshops, etc. -- or directly from Dr. Lifson's national best selling book, 101 Fantastic Funshop Favorites
WHAT IS REQUIRED TO EARN THE $79 INDIVIDUAL TRAVEL-STUDY CREDIT?
Seminar attendance is not a prerequisite to participation. Detailed requirements are found in the blue brochure, available by calling 800-479-1995, Tuesday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 12 noon, Pacific Time, or you may enroll on this website. Basically, for each Individual Travel-Study credit, participants are to submit a short Travel Proposal and itinerary along with their enrollment. Participants then develop video or slide presentations with narrations (25-30 slides per credit) and submit copies of the narratives {not the actual slides or videos} as part of their final report. The course work is to be based on educationally related observations during their travels anywhere in the U.S. or abroad. Topics of study include virtually any deemed appropriate to participants program, including but not limited to factors related to considerations of history; multi-culture; multi-ethnic studies; art; geography; geology; archeology; transportation; general reactions; specific differences; life-styles comparisons; customs; athletics; esthetics and etc.
General Refund Policy
There are no refunds after enrollment, extensions are always granted upon request.
Other Questions?
Refer to Dr. Lifson's office: 800-479-1995. Office Hours: Tuesday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 12 noon, Pacific Time. RETURN TO TOP |
