Through its Center for Professional Development (CPD), a variety of independent study courses are offered to help meet the ever-increasing demand for professional growth for K-12 educators. To provide flexibility and to better serve the needs of the school community, these courses are delivered through a combination of modalities: printed materials and texts, audiotapes, videotapes, CD-ROM, and online distance learning. These are not on-campus courses. They may be taken any place and any time (independent study courses have also been described as correspondence courses, self-directed independent learning courses, and distance education courses.

The Center seeks to integrate theory and practice through innovative strategies, and to encourage professionals in informed reflection on values that inspire the highest standards of professional and ethical behavior in the pursuit of excellence in their chosen field, in order to bring transformation to society.

Questions?

If you have a question you need answered contact us at profdev@fresno.edu or 1-800-372-5505

Hours of operation
Mon—Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PST