Advance Your California Teaching Career on Your Own Schedule

Earn official, graduate-level semester credits from UMass Global (regionally accredited) to help satisfy your district's requirements for salary advancement, units for reclassification, or professional growth.

  • Regionally Accredited Credits with Letter Grade
  • 100% Online & Asynchronous
Browse Graduate-Credit Courses

Only $240 per 3-Credit Graduate Level Course

No Hidden Fees

$240 per 3-credit graduate course. Period.

100% Asynchronous

Courses designed for the busy teacher. No portfolios - just practical implementation.

Accredited

Graduate-level credits provided through UMass Global.

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Select Courses

Browse our catalog of graduate-level courses and select the ones that fit your goals. Syllabi available Upon Request if required by your school district.

Graduate-Level Courses

Checkout & Earn Rewards

Complete the checkout process on this website and you will immediately be enrolled in our loyalty program. Refer friends and take multiple courses to earn Upward Rewards!

Complete Coursework

Check your inbox for your welcome packet and dive right in. Complete your coursework 100% online anytime between one and six months from registration.

Graduate Level Courses

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Earning Credit

  1. Email your completed coursework to support@upwardteachers.com (accepted between one and six months from the date of your registration)
  2. Upward evaluates your coursework within one week of your submission, and submits your grade to UMass Global (our accredited university partner)
  3. UMass Global posts your grade within five business days of receiving Upward's assessment
  4. You login to your UMass Global account to order your transcripts
    Note: Transcripts are securely managed and issued directly by UMass Global. For official transcript support, you can contact the university at exed@umassglobal.edu
  5. Celebrate your achievement, and sign up for more Upward Rewards!