Earn University Credit for Your PDI Courses
PDI partners with American College of Education (ACE) and UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies (UCSD) to provide credit for your professional development courses. Depending on your career goals and school district requirements, choose the credit option that fits your needs.
Compare Your University Credit Options
| American College of Education (ACE) | UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies (UCSD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Credit Type | Graduate-level, degree-eligible credit | Post-baccalaureate professional credit |
| Units per PDI Course | 3 semester units | 3⅓ semester units (5 quarter units) |
| Degree Applicability | Can be applied toward an advanced degree (up to 9 units) | Not applicable toward an advanced degree |
| Official Transcript | Official university transcript with letter grade | Official university transcript with letter grade |
| Common Uses | Salary advancement, credential renewal, degree programs | Salary advancement, credential renewal |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) |
Which credit should you choose?
Choose ACE if you:
- Want graduate-level credit that can be applied toward a master's or doctoral program.
- Want graduate-level credit that can be used for salary advancement and/or credential renewal.
- Are seeking graduate-level, degree-eligible credit.
- Need credit for an advanced degree progression.
Learn more about earning ACE credit.
Choose UCSD if you:
- Need course credit for salary advancement and/or credential renewal.
- Don't need credit that is degree-eligible.
- Want credit from a well-known, highly ranked university.
Learn more about earning UCSD credit.
Important Note:
PDI always recommends confirming with your state or district that our courses will count toward your intended purpose before purchasing.
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