Backpack Sciences
Earn Graduate-Level Professional Development Semester Units/Credits for your completion of Backpack Sciences training
Before you register you must have received your Certificate of Completion from
Backpack Sciences training
Step 1
Get to Know the Policies of your School District
It is your responsibility to know your district and/or university policy regarding transcript requirements and deadline dates.
Information to provide your district should you need prior approval:
- Courses4Teachers Inc. partners with the University of the Pacific. They are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
- The units/credits we provide are graduate-level professional development semester units/credits that are designed for salary advancement and/or to renew credentials. They are not applicable towards a Master’s or higher degree within the University of the Pacific.
*It is your responsibility to confirm with other universities whether they accept these credits toward a higher degree.
Our courses have been accepted in school districts across the United States.
Step 2
Register
Find your training below to see how many units/credits you are eligible for:
Trainings
To register:
- Select the course titles from the list below.
*Our course titles have been approved by the University of the Pacific and Backpack Sciences to be reflected on your
official transcript. You may not register for the same course title twice. Complete registration form and attach your certificate of completion. Your certificate is valid for 12 months.
- Submit your payment.
Course Titles:
| Course Number | Course Title | Tuition Fee per Unit | Enrollment Date | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDUP 9073 | Student-Centered Project-Based Learning | $99 | Year Round | ||||
| EDUP 9196 | Environmental Education Curriculum for Teachers I | $99 | Year Round | ||||
| EDUP 9311 | Focusing on Student-Driven Inquiry | $99 | Year Round | ||||
| PEDU 9016 | Science Ideas for the Classroom | $99 | Year Round | ||||
| PEDU 9017 | Literature Ideas for the Classroom | $99 | Year Round | ||||
| PEDU 9031 | Aligning Curriculum to Standards and Benchmarks | $99 | Year Round | ||||
| PEDU 9034 | Developing Effective Curriculum | $99 | Year Round | ||||
| PEDU 9039 | Local Resources/Field Trips to Enhance Curriculum | $99 | Year Round | ||||
| PEDU 9041 | Teaching Coastal and Marine Ecosystems | $99 | Year Round | ||||
| PEDU 9042 | Enhancing Writing Skills in the Classroom | $99 | Year Round | ||||
| PEDU 9053 | Teaching to Different Personality Types and Learning Styles | $99 | Year Round | ||||
| PEDU 9060 | Evaluating and Enhancing Your Science Program | $99 | Year Round | ||||
| PEDU 9064 | Focusing on Objectives for Teaching Science | $99 | Year Round | ||||
| PEDU 9066 | Enhancing Your Skills Using Technology | $99 | Year Round | ||||
| PEDU 9221 | Travel to Enrich Your Curriculum | $99 | Year Round | ||||
| PEDU 9222 | Travel as a Form of Education | $99 | Year Round | ||||
| PEDU 9223 | Educational Tours for Teachers | $99 | Year Round | ||||
| PEDU 9265 | Using Technology to Foster Collaborative Learning | $99 | Year Round | PEDU 9883 | Creative Techniques for Teaching Writing | $99 | Year Round |
| PEDU 9321 | Extraordinary Field Trips for K-12 Teachers 1 | $99 | Year Round | ||||
| PEDU 9758 | Science/Environmental Education; Ready to Use Hands-On Activities & Lessons | $99 | Year Round | ||||
| PEDU 9265 | Using Technology to Foster Collaborative Learning | $99 | Year Round | PEDU 9883 | Creative Techniques for Teaching Writing | $99 | Year Round |
| PEDU 9898 | Teaching Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking Standards Through Storytelling 1 | $99 | Year Round | ||||
| PEDU 9952 | Distinguished Literature and Content Area Reading 1 | $99 | Year Round | ||||
| PEDU 9953 | Strategies to Get Students Thinking, Reading and Writing | $99 | Year Round |
Helpful Information
To view information on credits, grading process, log guide, and transcripts, please see our FAQ page.
For grade and transcript information, please visit our official transcripts page.
Earn additional units/credits with
our Self-Designed Courses
For every 15 hours of reading, research, and curriculum development work you are already doing, you may earn 1 graduate-level professional development semester unit/credit.