Course Description

Credit Validation for Orange County Dept. of Education Participants Only

AP in the OC offers the most comprehensive professional learning available for AP educators, taking place July 21–25, 2025. Attendees will engage in 30 hours of content-rich training designed to enhance their teaching of AP courses. You will leave the AP Summer Institute with ready-to-use strategies and pedagogical tools shared by an experienced educator from the AP community. This hybrid (synchronous and asynchronous) professional development is approved and endorsed by the College Board.

Course Details

Number of Units: 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for Orange County Dept. of Education Participants.

To enroll in this course please ensure you have registered with AP in the OC 2025 - Online: https://eventreg.collegeboard.org/event/6744f0b7-dcf6-41b7-b21b-4f5610af3632/summary

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 applicability of units with their employing district or intended institution prior to enrollment.
 

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What You Will Learn

  • Strengthen academic rigor and apply best teaching practices and strategies in AP courses
  • Deepen understanding of the framework and content of the AP Course and Exam
  • Sequence, pace, and scaffold course materials to meet the needs of all learners

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Learning Method Information

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Credit Validation

The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.

Key Benefits of Credit Validation Courses

Make Your Work Count

Earn credit for your previous work in trainings, workshops, and conferences through a simple process.

Advance Faster

Save money by earning credit for work you completed and get one step closer to salary advancement.

Work Towards a Degree

Many receiving institutions may accept credits towards degree programs, giving you a head start in earning a graduate degree.