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Earn accredited graduate-level credits online to satisfy MDE requirements and boost your base pay. 100% asynchronous courses designed for your schedule and budget.
Only $240 per 3-Credit Graduate Level Course
$240 per 3-credit course. Period.
Courses designed for the busy teacher. No portfolios - just practical implementation.
Graduate-level credits provided through UMass Global.
Specifically curated to meet Michigan license requirements.
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.
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!
Check your inbox for your welcome packet and dive right in. Complete your coursework 100% online anytime between one and six months from registration.
To renew your five-year Standard or Professional Teaching Certificate, you must complete 150 hours of Education-Related Professional Learning (ERPL).
The Upward Advantage: Satisfy the entire 150-hour requirement with just two of our 3-credit courses!
Many Michigan school districts offer permanent salary increases for educators who earn additional graduate-level credits. By stacking our accredited courses, you can move across salary lanes (e.g., BA+15, MA+30) and significantly increase your lifetime earnings.
Yes. Michigan requires 150 hours of Education-Related Professional Learning (ERPL) for certificate renewal.
Completing six (6) graduate-level semester credit hours from a regionally accredited institution (like UMass Global) satisfies this requirement in full.
Because our credits are issued by a regionally accredited university (UMass Global), they are widely accepted by school districts across Michigan for both certification renewal and salary lane advancement.
We always recommend checking your specific district’s collective bargaining agreement or consulting with your HR department regarding their internal pre-approval process for salary lane movement.
Yes. All Upward courses are 100% asynchronous and self-paced.
They are designed specifically for the busy Michigan educator, allowing you to complete your work on a schedule that fits your classroom and personal life.
After you submit your coursework to Upward, our team reviews it and submits your grade to UMass Global.
Once the university processes the grade, you can order your official transcripts directly to submit to your district or the MDE (detailed instructions above in our Earning Credit section).
Nope! While Michigan teachers can use State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECH) for renewal, graduate-level credits are a superior, alternative path.
By completing our graduate-level courses, you earn an official university transcript that acts as direct proof for the MDE. This saves you from the administrative headache of tracking SCECH sponsors or managing state-portal uploads.
