BloomBoard’s Graduate-Level Credit Offering
BloomBoard has partnered with a select group of accredited higher education institutions to provide teachers with the opportunity to receive non-degree bearing graduate-level credit for micro-credentials earned on BloomBoard. This enables educators to leverage their micro-credentials experience to improve their practice and earn salary advancement or re-certification.
This article answers commonly asked questions about BloomBoard's offering and documents the application process for each our university partners. Visit http://bloomboard.com/graduate-credit for an overview of BloomBoard's credit offering.
Graduate credit is currently available for most micro-credentials on the BloomBoard platform, with additional credit being added regularly. To view the current list of micro-credentials that each university partner provides grad credit for, scroll down to each partner below (or click a link above).
FAQ
How many credits is a micro-credential worth?
BloomBoard’s graduate credit partners have identified the credit value associated with micro-credentials based upon the university’s term structure. See table below.
How much does graduate credit cost?
BloomBoard’s graduate credit partners set the pricing for their non-degree bearing graduate-level credit.
| Fresno Pacific | 0.5 Semester credit = $38 |
| University of San Diego | 0.5 Semester credit = $40 |
| Brandman University | 0.5 Semester credit = $40 |
| University of the Pacific | 1.0 Semester credit = $75 |
Will the graduate credit I earn from the micro-credentials help me move up on my district’s pay scale?
BloomBoard has partnered with accredited universities to offer non-degree bearing graduate credit for the express purpose of helping educators advance on their pay scale, as well as renew a license or certificate. Educators are encouraged to confirm with their employer that the credit associated with a micro-credential will be accepted once it is earned.
Can I use these credits to earn a master's or other graduate degree?
The graduate-level credit that BloomBoard's partners issue is non-degree bearing which means the issuing university will not apply them to a degree or degree program at their institution. It is at the discretion of the institution to accept credit from another college or university.
Which Micro-credentials have a graduate credit option?
Micro-credentials display a banner indicating that graduate credit is available. The list of micro-credentials that have credit available is increasing on a regular basis.
A complete and up-to-date listing of which micro-credentials that have graduate credit available is provided for each university partner in the section below.
Where can I see which universities offer graduate credit for a specific micro‑credential?
- Click the eligible micro-credential that you're interested in.
- Click Apply for Graduate Credit to view partner universities offering graduate credit, pricing and number of credits offered.
If you've already earned a micro-credential that is eligible for graduate credit:
- Click Micro-credentials in the navigation bar and then click the card of the earned micro-credential.
- Click the Graduate Credit Details button to view partner universities offering graduate credit, credit pricing and number of credits offered.
Why doesn’t every micro-credential have graduate credit?
BloomBoard is working as quickly as possible to provide at least one credit option for every micro-credential.
Is there a micro-credential that you would like to earn graduate credit for that does not currently have the option? Click here to let us know.
Should I get my district’s approval before I apply for graduate credit?
Educators are encouraged to confirm with their employer that the credit associated with a micro-credential will be accepted once it is earned. Click here to download an explanation that you can share with your employer.
Are BloomBoard’s graduate-level credit partner universities accredited?
All of BloomBoard’s university partners are accredited. Click a link below to view a partner's accreditation page.
If I apply for a micro-credential but it isn’t granted, can I still apply for and earn graduate credit?
No. Graduate-level credits are only offered for micro-credentials that have been awarded. If your micro-credential submission is not awarded, we encourage you to review the feedback from your assessment form, incorporate it into your practice, and apply for the micro-credential again.
How do I apply for graduate credit?
You can find directions for applying for graduate credit by opening the Graduate-Level Credit Options.
If you've earned the micro-credential, you can access the directions as follows:
- Click Micro-credentials in the navigation bar and then click the card of the earned micro-credential.
- Click the Graduate Credit Details button to view the partner universities offering graduate credit, credit pricing and number of credits offered.
- Click the Application Process button to open directions and links to the university's registration portal.
If you have not yet earned the micro-credential, you can access the directions as follows:
- Click the eligible micro-credential that you're interested in.
- Click Apply for Graduate Credit to view the partner universities offering graduate credit, pricing and number of credits offered.
- Click the Application Process button to open directions and links to the university's registration portal.
Alternately, you can find the university's directions by clicking the Download course list link under each university in the section below. 
Brandman University Credit Process
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.
- Select Select graduate-level professional development credit approved BloomBoard micro-credentials (MCs) that you are interested in earning.
- Confirm Confirm with your employer that the graduate-level professional development credit associated with the selected MCs will be accepted once they are earned.
- Earn Gather the required micro-credential evidence and submit to earn the MC.
- Apply Click here to open Brandman University’s registration and payment process. Step-by-step instructions are provided.
- 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.
- 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.
Fresno Pacific University Credit Process
View Fresno Pacific's course list
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/.
- Select Select graduate-level credit approved BloomBoard micro-credentials (MCs) that you are interested in earning.
- 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.
- Earn Gather the required micro-credential evidence and submit to earn the MC.
- Apply
- Click here to access Fresno Pacific's registration portal and select the course associated with the micro-credentials that you have earned.
- While on the course specific page, click on 1 Units for $75, which will add the course to your Cart.
- Click Go to Checkout and proceed through the checkout process.
- Complete BloomBoard provides confirmation that the educator has earned the micro-credentials.
- Receive
- Fresno Pacific posts grade on their system.
- 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.
- Educator can order a transcript when needed.
University of the Pacific (UoP) Credit Process
View University of the Pacific's course list
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).
- Select Select graduate-level Professional Development Units (PDUs) approved BloomBoard micro-credentials (MCs) that you are interested in earning.
- 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.
- Earn Gather the required micro-credential evidence and submit to earn the MCs.
- Apply
- Click here to access UoP’s registration portal and select the course code with the micro-credentials that you have earned.
- Drag the UoP courses, associated with the earned MCs, into the Cart and click on the Register button. Proceed through the checkout process.
- Complete BloomBoard provides confirmation that the educator has earned the micro-credentials.
- Receive
- UoP posts the grade on their system.
- UoP mails the educator an unofficial transcript.
- Educator can order a transcript when needed.
University of San Diego Credit Process
View University of San Diego's course list
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
- Select - Select graduate-level credit approved BloomBoard micro-credential (MC) that you are interested in earning.
- Confirm - Confirm with your employer that the graduate-level credit associated with the selected MC will be accepted once it is earned.
- Earn - Gather the required micro-credential evidence and submit to earn the MC. Apply as you are working on earning a micro-credential.
- Click here to view University of San Diego’s course list and select the course associated with the micro-credentials that you have earned.
- While on the course specific page, click on Add to Cart, which will add the course to your Cart.
- Then click on Checkout to complete your account profile and registration.
- Complete - BloomBoard will provide the University of San Diego confirmation that you have earned the micro-credential.
- Receive
- University of San Diego posts grade in their student information system.
- University of San Diego emails educator a transcript confirming the course and graduate extension credit.
- Educator can order additional transcripts as needed.