Cal Poly Humboldt Post-Baccalaureate Credit Details
Cal Poly Humboldt is on a semester based system, and offers either elementary education (EED) or secondary education (SED) credit in the 700 series for coursework completed at Graduatecreditcourses.com. The 700 series semester credit is post-baccalaureate level appropriate for credentialed teachers but not generally applicable to a master's degree program. The additional fee for this credit is separate from the course fees listed within our catalog, and payment is made directly with Cal Poly Humboldt once all coursework is completed.
Additional Per Credit Fee for Completed Coursework: $85.00 per semester credit, payable directly to Humboldt through the secure online Cal Poly Humboldt/Graduatecreditcourses.com registration portal (see "University Credit Process" below).
Cal Poly Humboldt is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), a regional accrediting agency serving a diverse membership of public and private higher education institutions. If you would like additional information regarding Cal Poly Humboldt's accreditation, we have provided the following links:
- U.S. Dept. of Education - Database of Postsecondary Institutions and Programs
- WSCUC Statement of Accreditation Status for Cal Poly Humboldt
If you would like additional information on the Cal Poly Humboldt College of Extended Education & Global Engagement and the courses offered through Graduatecreditcourses.com, click here:
Note: Various levels of licenses/certificates within each state may require different types of continuing education credit. It is highly recommended that you review your state documentation to verify your license/certificate type, the type of credit that is needed by your state, and the associated continuing education options available to you. Teachers should also check with their district office before registering for salary advancement purposes, as guidelines vary from district to district.
University Credit Process
Step One:
Register for Courses at Graduatecreditcourses.com
Select your courses from the course catalog here at Graduatecreditcourses.com. The course fees for each
course include online access to all course materials and a confirmation of completion. There are no
additional materials needed to complete your course(s), as everything is made available online.
Step Two:
Complete your Coursework at Graduatecreditcourses.com
Complete all coursework at your leisure via computer, phone or tablet. You may access your courses from
anywhere, as our website is designed to give you a seamless experience no matter what device you are using.
Once you have successfully completed a course, a link is made available in the
Current Status
tile of the course dashboard. By clicking the link titled "view credit instructions", you will be
taken to a page that contains a secure web link to the Cal Poly Humboldt/Graduatecreditcourses.com credit
registration portal.
Step Three:
Register for Credit Directly with Cal Poly Humboldt
Each course offered at Graduatecreditcourses.com is listed on the Cal Poly
Humboldt/Graduatecreditcourses.com credit registration portal. From the credit registration page, simply
select the courses you have recently completed and submit your registration information and payment directly
to Humboldt to begin the credit process. Once you have successfully paid the per credit fees for your
credit, Humboldt will electronically verify your course completion(s) with Graduatecreditcourses.com. After
this verification is made, you will receive an email from Humboldt confirming your credit registration and
outlining the steps for requesting transcripts. Please note that courses are letter graded on official
transcripts from Humboldt.
The process is simple and straightforward. If you have additional questions please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page, or you may start a LiveChat on this page, send us an email or give us a call.
About Cal Poly Humboldt
Cal Poly Humboldt is the northernmost and westernmost institution in the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system. It is located in the town of Arcata, situated in the middle of redwood forests, along miles of pristine coastline and wild rivers. Cal Poly Humboldt was founded as a teachers' college in 1913. Over the last century, Cal Poly Humboldt has grown from an institution focused solely on teacher education to a fully accredited university with over 8,200 students and 550 faculty members found in 48 majors, 11 graduate programs and 3 Colleges. It is known for academic excellence, personal attention, hands-on learning, and commitment to sustainability. Teacher education is still at the heart of Humboldt and is referred to as a "university-wide" endeavor with faculty across disciplines teaching in the undergraduate and credential programs. The vision and support for teacher education programs continues to be deeply embedded in the Humboldt Mission Statement.
University Transcript Information
As covered above, once you have successfully registered for credit with Cal Poly Humboldt, you will receive a confirmation email from Humboldt with instructions on requesting your official transcript. Please note that there will be an additional charge for official transcripts from the University. Expedited options are available.
Since there are no specific term schedules, you may register for credit with Humboldt anytime after a course is complete. Once your registration has been successfully processed, transcripts are issued directly through Cal Poly Humboldt. The term in which you completed your coursework (Spring, Summer or Fall) will be the term that is noted on your transcript. If you need your credit transcripted within a specific term, there are specific dates that you will need to be aware of in order to make sure your transcript is generated within your target term. Please contact us via chat, phone or email for any questions regarding specific semester term dates.
