American College of Education (ACE)
PDI, in partnership with the American College of Education, offers graduate-level, degree-eligible credit for all online courses. Each course is worth 3 semester credits. Credit for PDI courses through ACE is typically used for credential renewal and salary advancement but can also be applied toward an advanced degree.
Your Pathway to a Master’s Degree in Education Just Got More Affordable
ACE accepts up to 9 transfer credits from PDI toward select M.Ed. programs. With transfer credits applied, you can complete an advanced degree in as little as 12 months*, with total tuition of $7,400** or less, depending on the program.
Completed coursework with credit through ACE can be applied to specific programs as credit toward a general track focus of study or to fulfill elective requirements. Individual cost may vary based on program selection, transfer credit acceptance, satisfactory academic progress, or receipt of individual scholarship or grant funds. Visit the ACE website for more details.
Why Choose ACE?
- Fully online programs designed for working educators
- Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
- Transferring credits saves you time and money on your degree
It’s easy to register for university credit! Simply choose the course with credit from ACE when you make your selection. If you have questions or concerns about obtaining ACE credit, please contact [email protected].
What You Need to Know About ACE Credit
Credit is awarded only upon successful completion of all course requirements, including the minimum participation period for each course.
Each course requires a minimum participation period of nine (9) unique calendar days beginning on the date of enrollment. The minimum participation requirement applies separately to each individual course enrollment. Participants enrolled in multiple courses must satisfy the minimum participation period for each course consecutively and not concurrently. Completion paperwork will not be processed until the minimum participation period for each course has been met.
Obtaining Official Transcripts:
Once you have met all the course requirements, PDI will post your final grade and forward your credit paperwork to ACE. You will be notified via e-mail from ACE that your grade has been posted at which time you may request a transcript through Parchment. Digital ACE transcripts cost $8 and are typically delivered within hours. Mailed official transcripts cost $10 and usually arrive within 7–10 days. Expedited mailing options are available through Parchment if needed. Click to view a sample ACE transcript.
Eligible ACE credit may be applied toward select programs to satisfy general study or elective requirements. Credit acceptance varies by program.
*Program completion time is an estimate and may vary based on transfer credits, course availability, academic progress, successful course completion, and other program requirements.
**Tuition and fee estimates may vary based on transfer credits, academic progress, scholarships or grants, tuition or fee changes, and applicable state taxes.
If you have already registered and paid for a PDI course and would like to purchase graduate-level, degree-eligible credit from ACE, please contact us at [email protected] for more information.
