Teacher Induction Program Year 1 Credential Candidate (prev #: EDU-X732A) - EDC-X718M

Course Description

Credit Validation for Teacher Induction Credential Candidates Only

The University of San Diego partners with numerous school districts throughout California to offer graduate-level extension credit for Teacher Induction Programs. The Teacher Induction Program is a two-year, California state-approved system that provides credential candidates with ongoing, individualized support from an experienced mentor. Mentors guide candidates in collecting evidence and reflecting on their practice in alignment with the California Standards for the Teaching Profession and state-adopted academic standards. Through mentorship, reflection, and formative assessment, the program fosters continuous professional growth and provides high-quality, job-embedded professional learning that supports effective teaching and student success.

PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER UNDER YOUR SCHOOL DISTRICT OR CONSORTIUM.

Learner Outcomes

• Learning and practicing effective teaching strategies in a classroom environment
• Using a Mentor to guide beginning teachers in reflection on what works for replication and how it could work better in a given context
• Utilizing formative assessment over time to improve the performance of credential candidate

Course Details

PLEASE READ ALL COURSE DETAILS

IMPORTANT: YOU MUST ENROLL WITH THE PARTNERED ORGANIZATION AND PAY ALL REQUIRED FEES BEFORE PURCHASING UNITS THROUGH USD.

Number of Units: Units provided are graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours. The unit values vary by district. Check your district's section for the unit value offered.

Who Should Attend: Beginning teachers enrolled in induction programs with their district and/or consortium.

Note: See each section for details, as they vary by district.

University of San Diego – Graduate-Level Extension Credit Information

The University of San Diego partners with this program to offer graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours through the Credit Validation Program. To earn units, participants must register for and successfully complete coursework through the external program provider.

Credits earned through USD’s Credit Validation Program are widely accepted by many school districts and universities across the United States for purposes such as license renewal, required professional development hours, short-term skill building, salary advancement, credentialing, and potential advanced degree pathways.

These units do not apply toward a master’s or higher degree program at the University of San Diego; however, they may be transferable to advanced degree programs (e.g., MA, EdD, PhD) at other institutions that accept external graduate-level credits.

Participants are responsible for confirming acceptance, transcript requirements, deadlines, and the applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment. Unless prior written approval has been obtained from their district, retroactive enrollments will not be accepte

Directions to Enroll for Credit 

Step 1: Register for and successfully complete your program with the partner organization (your district)

Please Note: USD does not provide course materials, manage instruction, or assign grades. All coursework is evaluated by the program’s instructor or coordinator.

Step 2: Register for University Credit
After completing your program with your district, return to USD’s website.

• Locate the same course and district on our listings page
• Click Add to Cart
• Click Check Out
• You will be prompted to either log into your USD Student Account or create one, and then pay for your units

If this course displays Request Information, it means the course is either not yet open for enrollment (please check the enrollment dates) or enrollment has already closed. If enrollment has closed, you may still contact the organization directly to see if they will accept a late enrollment or if the course will be offered again in the future.

Step 3: District Submits Grades
After you finish, the partner organization will submit your final grade to USD.

Step 4: Receive Your Transcript
Once your grade has been processed, USD will issue an official transcript reflecting your earned credit. Transcripts are mailed to the address listed in your USD student account. 

Transcript Process: Final grades submitted by the program provider will initiate the transcript process. Grades should be submitted within 7 days of the official course end date or the course enrollment deadline—whichever comes last. Participants are responsible for ensuring their mailing address is accurate and up to date in their USD student account to avoid delays in transcript delivery.

Transcript Delivery Timeline:

• U.S. addresses: 2–3 weeks
• International addresses: 3–4 weeks

For detailed information regarding the University of San Diego Credit Validation Program, please consult our Participant Guide.