Answers To Common Questions ABOUT GRADUATE CREDITS

How do I apply for graduate credit?

Approximately two (2) weeks after your course begins, your facilitator will notify you by e-mail of your graduate credit opportunities and specific instructions on how to apply. You will be responsible for registering and paying for the graduate credit.

How much graduate credit can I receive for each AETN PBS TeacherLine course?

Please refer to the course syllabus to determine the amount of professional development hours for your course. Then use the calculations below to determine the following hours of course time:
• Fifteen (15) hours = 1 Credit Hour
• Thirty Hours (30) = 2 Credit Hours
• Forty-Five hours (45) = 3 Credit Hours

Who is the local graduate credit provider?

The University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas currently offers graduate credit for all PBS TeacherLine courses. Please contact the Academic Outreach Department for application and payment information at (501) 450-5274 or visit the College of Education website.

Who are the national graduate credit providers?

Indiana University at Bloomington or Adams State College in Colorado are the two national graduate credit providers. You can use the calculations above to determine professional development hours. When you register for a course through the Arkansas IDEAS Portal, you can simply click View Details under a course listing and look under “Credits”.

Do I have to pay additional money for graduate credit?

Yes. You will have to pay a graduate credit fee directly to your choice institution. You must pay at the time you register for your graduate credit. A major credit card is recommended for payment.

How much do the credits and application fee cost?

Please check the following Websites for pricing and application information:

University of Central Arkansas
http://www.uca.edu/aetnpbsteacherline/

Adams State College
http://www2.adams.edu/extended_studies/independent/tuition_rates/tuition_rates.php

Indiana University
https://info.educ.indiana.edu/DistanceEd/Application/aspx/FAQ.aspx

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