Continuing Education for Educators

Anyone who has completed a bachelor’s degree is eligible to enroll in continuing education courses. Baker’s continuing education programs are designed for educators who seek additional graduate credit to meet state recertification requirements, increase knowledge in a particular subject area, or enhance their earning power.

Students must register online and allow one or two business days to process the enrollment request. A confirmation letter is emailed following the receipt of registration. Baker University reserves the right to cancel a course because of insufficient enrollment.

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Baker University’s continuing education courses are asynchronous, meaning there are no “live” class sessions. Instructor-led, asynchronous classes allow you to access course materials at any time during the weekly modules, take part in discussions with your instructor, and participate in threaded discussions with your peers. Baker University uses Moodle as our online course management system and our online instructors are trained in best practices for facilitating a stimulating and productive online learning experience.

Continuing education courses are created with the PK-12 educator in mind. Baker is committed to offering course content applicable and relevant to today’s PK-12 classrooms.

Guidelines of excellence and quality indicate that success is better ensured by continuing education participants if they limit the number of credit hours to 9 credit hours of enrollment per term. A continuing education participant may make a written appeal to the director of continuing education to enroll in additional credit hours.

Graduate credit hours earned through continuing education may apply to a degree program. However, students are strongly encouraged to contact the university they will apply to and inquire about their transfer policies.

Tuition is refunded in full if a withdrawal is received before the first class session of a course. A 90 percent tuition refund is given if a withdrawal request is received before the second class session. No refund is given for a withdrawal request received after the second class. Technology fees are nonrefundable.

The date of receipt of the official withdrawal request is the date used in determining if a tuition refund is due. A withdrawal after completion of 50 percent of the course results in a W grade.

Continuing Education Course Withdraw Request

Refund of full tuition requires written notification of withdrawal received before the first class session of a course.

A 90 percent refund requires written notification of withdrawal received before the second class session of a course.

Withdrawal after the second class of a course results in no tuition refund.

Technology fees are nonrefundable.

New Baker students: Access to your Baker account will not be available until you have received your login information. Please watch for an email from Baker University Tech Support within the next three business days.

If you do not receive your login information within three business days, please check your junk/spam folder before contacting Tech Support. You can submit a Help Desk ticket at https://www.bakeru.edu/helpdesk.

Returning Baker students: If you have taken a course with Baker before and cannot remember your username and password, you can reset your password using the Baker Access self-service management website: https://access.bakeru.edu.

A receipt for your continuing education purchase is emailed immediately after your registration has been submitted. In the event you do not receive a receipt, please request one using following form. https://bakeruniversity.formstack.com/forms/receiptrequestform

To access your unofficial transcript:

• Log in to your student portal.
• Under the “Academics” tab, you will see a drop-down menu, choose “Degree Audit.”
• Click on “Unofficial transcript” to review your grades.

To request an official transcript, you can visit the following page: https://www.bakeru.edu/transcript/

If you want a hard copy of your transcript, please click the “Order a Transcript” link. This will bring you to Baker University’s transcript request form.

If you’d like to order an electronic transcript, you can click the “Order a Transcript through the Student Clearinghouse” link. This will bring you to the Transcript Ordering Center through Student Clearinghouse.

The 1098-T tax form is located in the student portal (https://my.bakeru.edu) under My Account > View 1098t > Tax year. Unfortunately, Baker University is not legally able to email this document to you.

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KNEA members: Turn your micro-credentials into graduate-level college credit from Baker University.

Earn graduate credits to meet state recertification, professional development, and salary advancement requirements. Learn new skills, strategies, and teaching methods to reinvigorate your classroom. Each subtopic equals 1 graduate-level college credit. Tuition is $80/credit hour.

The following are examples of NEA micro-credentials topics:

• National Board Five Core Propositions
• Family Engagement (New)
• Computer Science (New)
• Trauma-Informed Pedagogy

See the full list and enroll at mynea360.org.

What Are Micro-Credentials?

• Micro-Credentials offer personalized learning for educators.
• NEA offers over 100 micro-credentials to educators free of charge.
• These micro-credentials are educator created and educator reviewed.
• Micro-credentials are competency-based recognition to support educators developing skills and acquiring knowledge to improve classroom practices that support student success.

Get Started

1. Create account: Go to nea.certificationbank.com/Kansas and create your account.
2. Select: Browse for topics that interest you. View the micro-credentials by clicking on the image. Select and save the course syllabus. Before you apply…
3. Confirm: Confirm with your district PDC to gain approval for submission as professional development points or graduate-level college credit through Baker University.
4. Earn: Upload and submit evidence required to earn the micro-credential, pass, and receive the micro-credential from NEA.
5. Apply: Process for KNEA members only:

• • Access or create your NEA edCommunities account, and request to join the group: “EDC KNEA Micro-Credentials/Baker Univ.” The link to apply for graduate-level college credit with Baker University may be found on the group page.
  • Follow the link and complete application. Tuition: $80/credit hour
  • Upload evidence of successful micro-credential completion. Each subtopic equals 1 graduate-level college credit.

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KNEA members:  Purchase an annual subscription to gain access to online graduate courses at a significant savings available only to KNEA members. You’ll be able to take one course each term for a total of three courses per year. Courses taken for Baker credit are offered through a partnership between Baker University and Virtual Education Software (VESi).

• Take three graduate courses per year (up to 9 credits) for $200.
• Learn online at your own pace from the convenience of your home.
• Choose from over 30 online courses for license renewal and salary advancement.

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Turn your micro-credentials into graduate-level college credit from Baker University.

Earn graduate credits to meet state recertification, professional development, and salary advancement requirements. Learn new skills, strategies, and teaching methods to reinvigorate your classroom. Each subtopic equals 1 graduate-level college credit. Tuition is $80/credit hour.

The following are examples of NEA micro-credentials topics:

• National Board Five Core Propositions
• Education Support Professionals: Professional Growth Continuum (New)
• Exceptional Learners (New)
• Trauma-Informed Pedagogy

See the Full List & Enroll

What Are Micro-Credentials?

• Micro-Credentials offer personalized learning for educators.
• NEA offers over 100 micro-credentials to educators free of charge.
• These micro-credentials are educator created and educator reviewed.
• Micro-credentials are competency-based recognition to support educators developing skills and acquiring knowledge to improve classroom practices that support student success.

Get Started

1. Create account: Go to nea.certificationbank.com and create your account.
2. Select: Browse for topics that interest you or topics in which you want to develop or show competency. Read the complete requirements for this micro-credential.
3. Confirm: Confirm with your district human resources office that they accept graduate credits through Baker University for salary schedule credit.
4. Earn: Upload and submit the evidence required to earn the micro-credential, pass, and receive the digital badge for that micro-credential from NEA. If you don’t achieve the first time, you can redo and resubmit your evidence to NEA.
5. Apply: Process for MNEA members only:
   1. Go to mnea.org/, and log on to the website as a member. Under micro-credentials, click the link for graduate credit through Baker University. Complete the application. Tuition is $80 per credit hour.
   2. Upload your digital badge to show achievement of the micro-credential. Each digital badge equals 1 graduate-level college credit hour.

Pepper Professional Learning offers workshops and courses for Baker credit.

Workshops & Courses

View the Pepper website for upcoming workshops and courses.

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VESi is committed to developing online education courses for professionals that are convenient, relevant, and affordable—at a pace that fits your schedule.

Workshops & Courses

View the VESi website for courses, syllabi, tuition, and course descriptions.

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Special Note: If you are a member of KNEA, you’re eligible for a substantial discount if you purchase the annual subscription. Learn more about the exclusive offer for KNEA members.