College Credit for Coursework
- College Credit for Designated Subjects Programs
- College Credit for Mentoring
- College Credit for Online Canvas Classes
- College Credit for Teacher Induction
- Teacher Induction College Credit Towards a Master’s Degree
- Apply PASC Coursework Towards A Master's Degree
College Credit for Designated Subjects Programs
NCSOE’s Designated Subjects Credential Program Candidates (CTE and Adult Education) who have successfully completed program requirements are eligible to purchase college credit for their coursework. Many school districts allow teachers to utilize college credit to move over on their salary schedule. Please check your district’s policy prior to purchasing units.
NCSOE partners with the universities listed below. An email notification about the opening of registration for the purchasing of units will go out to all eligible participants after final semester grades have been posted (mid-February for Fall semester and late June/early July for Spring).
IMPORTANT: NCSOE does not monitor university credit purchases. It is the participant’s responsibility to confirm that the purchased units have been recorded properly by the university. For questions relating to university credit purchases or to obtain a transcript, please contact the university directly.
University Partners
The university options listed below provide units specifically designed for Candidates to use for salary advancement or credential renewal. Mentors who wish to purchase units, please see the "College Credit for Mentoring" section.
Cal Poly Humboldt (previously known as Humboldt State University)
Cal Poly Humboldt offers Candidates 3 units per semester. Select the registration link below for the semester you are purchasing units for. The deadlines are identified next to each link. For questions regarding your unit purchases, please contact extended@humboldt or check out their FAQs.
- Designated Subjects CTE Existing Credential Holder Candidate - Fall 2024 - Deadline December 31, 2025
- Designated Subjects CTE New Credential Holder Candidate (Year 1) - Fall 2024 - Deadline December 31, 2025
- Designated Subjects CTE New Credential Holder Candidate (Year 2) - Fall 2024 - Deadline December 31, 2025
- Designated Subjects CTE Existing Credential Holder Candidate - Spring 2024 - Deadline May 31, 2025
- Designated Subjects CTE New Credential Holder Candidate (Year 1) - Spring 2024 - Deadline May 31, 2025
- Designated Subjects CTE New Credential Holder Candidate (Year 2) - Spring 2024 - Deadline May 31, 2025
University of the Pacific (UOP)
UOP offers Candidates 4 units per semester. The deadline to purchase units is five years from the current program year. Learn more and register here.
Please Note: Registrations after UOP's fiscal year end of 7/1 will reflect that present term
UMASS Global (previously known as Brandman University)
UMASS offers Candidates 3 units per semester. The deadlines to purchase units are posted on their registration page.
College Credit for Mentoring
Many school districts allow teachers to utilize college credit for mentoring to move over on their salary schedule. Please check your district’s policy prior to purchasing units.
NCSOE partners with the universities listed below to provide Mentors with college credit for their work supporting a teacher through an NCSOE program: Teacher Induction, Designated Subjects New Credential Holders Program, Intern Support and Supervision, and Permit Holder Professional Development Series.
In order to be eligible for units, a Mentor must have completed ALL program requirements. An email notification about the opening of registration for the purchasing of units will go out to all eligible participants after final semester grades have been posted ((mid-February for Fall semester and late June/early July).
IMPORTANT: NCSOE does not monitor university credit purchases. It is the participant’s responsibility to confirm that the purchased units have been recorded properly by the university. For questions regarding university credit purchases or to obtain a transcript, please contact the university directly.
University Partners
The university options listed below provide units specifically designed for salary advancement or credential renewal.
Cal Poly Humboldt (previously known as Humboldt State University)
Cal Poly Humboldt offers Mentors 2 units per semester. Select the registration link below for the semester you are purchasing units for. The deadlines are identified next to each link. For questions regarding your unit purchases, please contact extended@humboldt.edu or check out their FAQs..
- NCSOE Mentor Spring 2024 - Deadline May 31, 2025
- NCSOE Mentor Fall 2024 - Deadline December 31, 2025
University of the Pacific (UOP)
UOP offers Candidates 4 units per semester. The deadline to purchase units is five years from the current program year. Learn more and register here.
Please Note: Registrations after UOP's fiscal year end of 7/1 will reflect that present term
UMASS Global (previously known as Brandman University)
UMASS offers Candidates 3 units per semester. The deadlines to purchase units are posted on their registration page.
College Credit for Online Canvas Classes
Health Class: Cal Poly Humboldt (previously known as Humboldt State University) offers one unit of college credit for completion of NCSOE's Health Class. Information on registering for these units is provided through the Online Course.
Technology Uses In Education Course: Cal Poly Humboldt offers two units of college credit for completion of NCSOE's Technology Uses in Education Course when clearing a Designated Subjects Credential or Education Specialist Level II Credential. Information on registering for these units is provided through the Online Course. The course is only offered during the spring semester each year.
College Credit for Teacher Induction
NCSOE’s Teacher Induction Candidates who have successfully completed program requirements are eligible to purchase college credit for Teacher Induction. Many school districts allow teachers to utilize college credit to move over on their salary schedule. Please check your district’s policy prior to purchasing units.
An email notification about the opening of registration for the purchasing of units will go out to all eligible participants after final semester grades have been posted (mid-February for Fall semester and late June/early July).
IMPORTANT: NCSOE does not monitor university credit purchases. It is the participant’s responsibility to confirm that the purchased units have been recorded properly by the university. For questions relating to university credit purchases or to obtain a transcript, please contact the university directly.
University Partners
The university options listed below provide units specifically designed for Candidates to use for salary advancement or credential renewal. Mentors who wish to purchase units, please see the "College Credit for Mentoring" section.
Cal Poly Humboldt (previously known as Humboldt State University)
Cal Poly Humboldt offers Candidates 3 units per semester. Select the registration link below for the semester you are purchasing units for. The deadlines are identified next to each link. For questions regarding your unit purchases, please contact extended@humboldt.edu or check out their FAQs.
- Teacher Induction Candidate (Year 1) - Fall 2024 - Deadline December 31, 2025
- Teacher Induction Candidate (Year 2) - Fall 2024 - Deadline December 31, 2025
- Teacher Induction Candidate (Year 1) - Spring 2024 - Deadline May 31, 2025
- Teacher Induction Candidate (Year 2) - Spring 2024 - Deadline May 31, 2025
University of the Pacific (UOP)
UOP offers Candidates 4 units per semester. The deadline to purchase units is five years from the current program year. Learn more and register here.
Please Note: Registrations after UOP's fiscal year end of 7/1 will reflect that present term
UMASS Global (previously known as Brandman University)
UMASS offers Candidates 3 units per semester. The deadlines to purchase units are posted on their registration page.
Teacher Induction College Credit Towards a Master’s Degree
Teacher Induction transfer units towards a Master’s Degree are available through University of Massachusetts Global or Dominican Universities.
Dominican University of California offers articulated units for a Master’s degree in Education: Teacher Leadership to teachers who have completed NCSOE’s Teacher Induction Program. Additionally, candidates who earned their credential through Dominican can be awarded 15 units towards their Master’s. Learn more. To obtain verification of Teacher Induction completion, contact our regional office at 707-524-2818.
University of Massachusetts Global (previously known as Brandman University) has a special transfer option for teachers who have completed (or are about to complete) a Teacher Induction program for a clear credential. University of Massachusetts Global will award 12 units for Teacher Induction towards your Master's in Education – Teaching and Learning degree. Learn more. To obtain verification of Teacher Induction completion, contact NCTIP regional office at 707-524-2818.
The University of Phoenix offers a credit waiver of 13 credits towards their MA in Education Curriculum & Instruction to teachers who have completed a Teacher Induction Program. Teachers also receive a tuition reduction of 10% on the remaining 22 credits to complete the program. Learn more or contact Penny Roberts, Regional Education Development Specialist at penny.roberts@phoenix.edu.
Apply PASC Coursework Towards A Master's Degree
University of Massachusetts Global (previously known as Brandman University) provides an opportunity for Administrators completing the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program through the North Coast School of Education to earn their Master’s of Art Degree in Education. For more information, please contact Amy Crown at acrown@umassglobal.edu.
The University of Phoenix's MAED Administration Bridge Program waives up to 26 credits free towards their MAED Administration when a candidate successfully completes a Preliminary Administrative Service Credential program. Candidates also receive a tuition reduction of 10% on the remaining credits to complete the program. For more information, please contact Penny Roberts, Regional Education Development Specialist at penny.roberts@phoenix.edu.