Spring Session: Enrollment Starts Jan. 1
Great value! Each 3-credit CPE course also counts as 90 Act 48 credits — and fulfills requirements for Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency.
- Each CPE course counts as 90 Act 48 credits and as 3 credits towards Level II Certification; up to six CPE courses can be applied towards a Master's equivalency.
- Courses are offered in an asynchronous format through Canvas.
- Scroll down to explore courses by subject or click View Course Catalog to browse by start date.
Overview
The AIU offers a wide variety of graduate-level credit courses to educators during three academic terms (fall, spring, and summer) throughout the year.
CPE course credits can be used to fulfill the requirements for obtaining Level II Certification, Act 48, and Master's Equivalency. Each three-credit CPE course counts as 90 Act 48 credits.
Highlights
- Approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education
- Facilitated by qualified instructors
- Offered online in an asynchronous format through our Canvas learning management system
Subjects
- Classroom Management
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Education Technology
- ESL Specialist Certification
- General Education
- Reading/Writing
- Special Education
- STEM/STEAM
- Wellness
CPE Course Offerings by Subject
Start dates are listed in parenthesis and are subject to change.
Registration deadlines apply. See course catalog for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. I don't live in Allegheny County. Am I allowed to enroll in AIU CPE courses?
A. Yes, educators across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania are welcome to enroll in AIU CPE courses for the same cost as those who live in Allegheny County.
Q. What is the cost?
A. Most 3-credit CPE courses are $399. In the course catalog, click the course listing to view the exact cost in a box as shown below.
Q. How many graduate credits will I earn per CPE course?
A. Each AIU CPE course simultaneously counts as:
- 3 credits toward the 24 Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)-approved credits required to be earned within the first six years of teaching as part of the Level II Certification process
- 90 Act 48 hours toward the 180 hours required to be earned every five years
- Additionally, up to 18 AIU CPE credits (six three-credit courses) can be applied toward a Master's Equivalency Certification
Learn more about PDE credits and requirements:
- Level II Certification
- Act 48
- Master's Equivalency
Need Transcripts?
Official transcripts contain a complete record of all CPE courses completed through Allegheny Intermediate Unit. Official e-transcripts can be electronically submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Education upon request and payment of a $10 processing and handling fee. Click here to learn more about requesting transcripts.