Nationally Accredited University Partners
Graduate Credits That Are Accepted Everywhere
Every Credits for Teachers course is offered in partnership with regionally accredited universities — the same accreditation standard as major public universities across the country.
Step-by-Step Process
How It Works
From enrollment to transcript — here's the complete process.
1
Register with CFT
Sign up for your course on the Credits for Teachers website. You'll receive course materials via email.
2
Register with University
Register with your chosen university partner (or let us handle it — VCSU registration is done for you).
3
Complete Coursework
Complete assignments at your own pace and submit via Schoology. 100% online, no campus visits.
4
Receive Your Grade
Allow up to 5 business days for grading (often faster). You'll receive a certificate of completion from CFT.
5
Order Transcripts
Most universities process in 3 business days, but we suggest allowing 7 days to be safe. Then order your official transcript.
Our Partners
Choose Your University Partner
All four partners are regionally accredited and recognized by school districts nationwide for salary advancement and license renewal.
University of Massachusetts Global
WASC Accredited (WSCUC)
Self-Register Online 3 Credit Courses 1 Credit Courses
Credits
Semester
Registration
Self-register on UMass site
A private nonprofit university with national reach. Students register directly on the UMass Global website before starting coursework. Transcripts ordered directly through UMass Global.
Learn About UMass Global → 
Valley City State University
HLC Accredited
✦ All-In-One Registration 3 Credit Courses 1 Credit Courses
Credits
Semester
Registration
CFT handles it for you
The Register with CFT and we take care of the VCSU registration for you. After you complete your course, the CFT team submits your registration and grade to VCSU. VCSU will email you with transcript access within 2–4 business days.
Learn About VCSU → 
Adams State University
HLC Accredited
Self-Register Online 3 Credit Courses 1 Credit Courses
Credits
Semester
Registration
Self-register on ASU site
A Colorado public university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Students register directly on the Adams State website during the semester they plan to complete the course.
Learn About Adams State → 
Colorado State University Pueblo
HLC Accredited
⭐ Master's Program Available 3 Credit Courses
Credits
Semester
Registration
Self-register on the CSU Pueblo site
The only partner offering a full Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree. CSU Pueblo courses count toward both salary lane changes and the M.Ed. — a "double dip" that maximizes your investment. Note: 3 credits = 115 contact hours (vs. 45 for other partners).
Learn About CSU Pueblo → In Partnership with CSU Pueblo
Earn Your Master of Education Degree
Credits for Teachers is the only self-paced online PD provider that lets you earn a full M.Ed. from a regionally accredited university — while still teaching full time.
$11,764
Total program cost
38
Total credits
18–24 mo
Avg. time to complete
$419K+
Additional career earnings
25-Year Career Earnings
BA Only
BA+30
MA
MA+30
MA+90
Illustrative figures based on research across real district salary schedules.
Why It Matters
Regionally Accredited = District Accepted
Regional accreditation is the gold standard in U.S. higher education — the same standard held by major public universities. All four of our partners meet this bar.
UMass Global
WSCUC Accredited
WASC Senior College and University Commission — the regional accreditor for the Western U.S.
Valley City State
HLC Accredited
Higher Learning Commission — accredits universities across 19 central U.S. states.
Adams State
HLC Accredited
Higher Learning Commission — the same accreditor as University of Colorado and Colorado State.
CSU Pueblo
HLC Accredited
Higher Learning Commission — a Colorado public university with full regional accreditation.
Ready to Earn Graduate Credits?
Browse our self-paced courses and choose the university partner that's right for you. Most teachers complete their first course in 4–6 weeks.
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