The credit portion of the course through Boise State University is $80 per credit (15-hour course is equivalent to 1 credit, 30- hour course is 2 credits, etc.). This cost is in addition to the PBS course fee which ranges from $125 to $345.
Please check the PBS course catalog for the course fees.
University degree program requirements vary significantly from one institution to another. Graduate professional development credit is typically used for re-certification or salary advancement and is not normally accepted for academic degree course credit. If you have any questions about whether credits will transfer, we encourage you to check with your program advisor before enrolling.
Your official transcript will show the course code ED-CIFS 553 Professional Education or ED-TECH 553 Professional Education, followed by the specific name of the course.
Since each University's graduate program has unique requirements, please contact your program advisor to check and see how many, if any at all, of the Professional Education credits earned through Boise State University for the PBS TeacherLine courses can be transferred to your specific program.
Professional Education credits earned through Boise State University cannot be used to satisfy degree requirements here at our university. They are however applicable to both state re-certification requirements and salary increases within districts.
Yes, credits earned through Boise State University for PBS TeacherLine courses are evaluated on a letter grade basis.
The grades for your PBS class will post to your Boise State transcript at the end of the corresponding Boise State term. The semester is determined by when the PBS course ends. Below are general guidelines that will determine when you can expect your grades to be posted to your official transcript. These dates will vary slightly by year. If you have an extenuating circumstance and need your grade posted sooner, please contact us to see if arrangements can be made.
| If Your Course Ends Within These Dates | Boise State Semester | Your Grades Will Be Posted |
| Aug. 12-Dec. 13 | Fall | By Dec. 21 |
| Dec. 14-May 13 | Spring | By May 20 |
| May 14-Aug. 11 | Summer | By Aug. 20 |
For Idaho teachers: When you register for credit through Boise State University, please indicate your school district where you would like your transcript sent. One official transcript will be sent at no charge to your district at the end of the academic term.
For non-Idaho teachers: To order a copy of your Boise State University transcript, go to the Boise State Ordering Transcripts page and fill out a transcript request form. There is a $10 charge for an official transcript.
Please contact Jill Hella at (208) 426-3713 or via email at jillhella@boisestate.edu
Jill Hella, K-12 Professional Education Specialist
Boise State University Extended Studies, 220 E. Parkcenter Blvd., Boise, ID 83706-3940
Phone: (208) 426-3713
Email: jillhella@boisestate.edu
Reviewed: Oct. 3, 2011