Graduate-Level Credit

BloomBoard’s Graduate-Level Credit Offering

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Brandman University

Fresno Pacific University

Portland State University

University of the Pacific (UoP)

University of San Diego

Brandman University Credit Process

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Brandman University is a private, nonprofit institution accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission. For additional information regarding Brandman’s Extended Education offering, please visit www.brandman.edu/exed.

Upon successful completion of courses, the participant will receive graduate-level professional development credit. These credits are not part of a degree program but instead are primarily used for professional advancement such as salary increment steps and re-certification. Educators should seek approval of appropriate district or college officials before enrolling in these courses to satisfy any degree, state credential, or local school district requirements. This credit may be applied toward a degree program at the discretion of the accepting institution.

If you have difficulty with the registration process, please contact Brandman at www.brandman.edu/K12Questions.

1. Select  Select graduate-level professional development credit approved BloomBoard micro-credentials (MCs) that you are interested in earning.
2. Confirm  Confirm with your employer that the graduate-level professional development credit associated with the selected MCs will be accepted once they are earned.
3. Earn  Gather the required micro-credential evidence and submit to earn the MC.
4. Apply  Click here to open Brandman University’s registration and payment process. Step-by-step instructions are provided.
5. Complete  Once registered, forward the micro-credential completion email that you received from BloomBoard to k12partners@brandman.edu so that a “pass” grade can be posted.
6. Receive  Brandman posts the grade on their system and then emails the educator a confirmation that they have received a grade. The educator can order a transcript when needed. 

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Fresno Pacific University Credit Process

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Through its Center for Professional Development (CPD), Fresno Pacific University offers independent study courses to help meet the ever-increasing demand for professional growth for K-12 educators. Fresno Pacific seeks to integrate theory and practice through innovative strategies, and to encourage professionals in informed reflection on values that inspire the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior in the pursuit of excellence in their chosen field, in order to bring transformation to society.

The courses are graduate level, professional development units that are not part of a degree program, but instead are primarily used for professional advancement. They are not to be used for undergraduate credit or athletic eligibility.

If you have difficulty with the registrations process, please contact Fresno Pacific at http://ce.fresno.edu/cpd/talk/.

1. Select  Select graduate-level credit approved BloomBoard micro-credentials (MCs) that you are interested in earning.
2. Confirm  Confirm with your employer that the graduate-level credit associated with the selected MCs will be accepted once they are earned. Fresno Pacific University graduate-level credits are non-degree seeking units.
3. Earn  Gather the required micro-credential evidence and submit to earn the MC.
4. Apply
1. Click here to access Fresno Pacific's registration portal and select the course associated with the micro-credentials that you have earned.
2. While on the course specific page, click on 1 Units for $75, which will add the course to your Cart.
3. Click Go to Checkout and proceed through the checkout process.
5. Complete  BloomBoard provides confirmation that the educator has earned the micro-credentials.  
6. Receive
1. Fresno Pacific posts grade on their system.
2. Fresno Pacific emails educator a grade report that acts as confirmation that they have received grad credit. Educator may also click on Final Grade Report via their login at the Fresno Pacific site to view their grades.
3. Educator can order a transcript when needed.

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Portland State University Credit Process

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The Graduate School of Education offers a large selection of continuing education courses, workshops, and certificate programs each term specifically designed for K-12 educators and human services professionals who are looking to expand their knowledge bases or renew their licenses. Courses are offered in multiple formats designed to meet the needs of working professionals including fully online, in-person, or weekend workshops. We also provide credit for attending professional conferences. Enroll anytime.

Unlike BloomBoard's other credit partners, Portland State University only issues their graduate credit at end of each term. Click here to view Portland State's Academic Calendar.

If you have difficulty with the registrations process, please contact Portland State via email (ceedreg@pdx.edu) or phone (503-725-4619).

1. Select  Select graduate-level credit approved BloomBoard micro-credentials (MCs) that you are interested in earning.
2. Confirm  Confirm with your employer that the graduate-level credit associated with the selected MCs will be accepted once they are earned.
3. Earn  Gather the required micro-credential evidence and submit to earn the MC.  Once you receive confirmation that the micro-credential has been granted, move to step 4.
4. Apply
1. Click here to create PSU student account.
2. Click here to activate Odin Account Manager account.
3. Complete the PSU Registration Form and email it as an attachment to help@bloomboard.com.
4. After confirming the educator has earned the micro-credential(s) associated with the graduate credit, BloomBoard emails the Registration Form to PSU.
5. PSU bills the educator for course costs.
5. Complete BloomBoard’s Educator Support Team enters grades into PSU’s system at the end of the term.  
6. Receive
1. PSU posts grade on their system after the end of each term.
2. Educator can order a transcript when needed.

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University of the Pacific (UoP) Credit Process

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University of the Pacific knows as a teacher, you're always busy - planning lessons, grading papers, and dealing with kids and their problems. That's why they aim to provide engaging and fun professional development that fits into and around your schedule. From travel studies to independent practicums to online offerings, UoP have something that's sure to inform and inspire

UoP courses are designed to meet the professional development needs of educators for career and salary advancement. Courses are not applicable to a degree at Pacific but can be transferred at the discretion of your institution. District approval is recommended before enrolling. An official transcript is available from Pacific upon successful completion of coursework.

University of the Pacific requests that educators who enroll in a UoP course before completing the associated micro-credentials let no more than 6 months lapse between the time they enroll and when they earn the micro-credentials. In addition, the University will not issue graduate-level Professional Development Units (PDUs) for those micro-credentials that were earned more than 12 months prior to enrolling in the course associated with the micro-credentials.

If you have difficulty with the registrations process, please contact UoP via email (cpce@pacific.edu) or phone (209-946-2424).

1. Select  Select graduate-level Professional Development Units (PDUs) approved BloomBoard micro-credentials (MCs) that you are interested in earning.
2. Confirm  Confirm with your employer that the graduate-level Professional Development Units (PDUs) associated with the selected MCs will be accepted once they are earned.
3. Earn  Gather the required micro-credential evidence and submit to earn the MCs.
4. Apply
1. Click here to access UoP’s registration portal and select the course code with the micro-credentials that you have earned.
2. Drag the UoP courses, associated with the earned MCs, into the Cart and click on the Register button. Proceed through the checkout process.
5. Complete  BloomBoard provides confirmation that the educator has earned the micro-credentials.
6. Receive
1. UoP posts the grade on their system.
2. UoP mails the educator an unofficial transcript.
3. Educator can order a transcript when needed.

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University of San Diego Credit Process

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The University of San Diego's Division of Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) offers a robust portfolio of courses and programs needed by aspiring professionals that evolves in response to their professional development in the fields of business, education, and health care. PCE nurtures key partnerships on the local, national and international level to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers, as well as with their employers to help achieve their highest value and potential.

The courses are graduate-level extension credit that are not part of a USD degree program, but instead are primarily used for professional development. Educators should seek approval from appropriate college officials or school district offices for preapproval before enrolling in these courses if they plan to submit them for any degree, state credential, or local school district requirements. It is the responsibility of the student to seek preapproval from their program or district before enrolling for USD credit. This credit may be applied toward a degree program at the discretion of the accepting institution..

Educators are strongly encouraged to enroll in the University of San Diego course at the time they begin working on a micro-credential..

If you have difficulty with the registrations process, please contact the University of San Diego at
http://pce.sandiego.edu/contentManagement.do?method=load&code=CM000075

1. Select - Select graduate-level credit approved BloomBoard micro-credential (MC) that you are interested in earning.
2. Confirm - Confirm with your employer that the graduate-level credit associated with the selected MC will be accepted once it is earned.
3. Earn - Gather the required micro-credential evidence and submit to earn the MC. Apply as you are working on earning a micro-credential.
   1. Click here to view University of San Diego’s course list and select the course associated with the micro-credentials that you have earned.
   2. While on the course specific page, click on Add to Cart, which will add the course to your Cart.
   3. Then click on Checkout to complete your account profile and registration.
4. Complete - BloomBoard will provide the University of San Diego confirmation that you have earned the micro-credential.
5. Receive
1. University of San Diego posts grade in their student information system.
2. University of San Diego emails educator a transcript confirming the course and graduate extension credit.
3. Educator can order additional transcripts as needed.

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