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Philadelphia University is an approved provider for both credit courses and
noncredit programs. Our diverse offerings and locations will help you meet Act
48 requirements while satisfying your learning and lifestyle needs. The University serves
many educators across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
These students are enrolling in many diverse courses offered by
Act 48 Registration Instructions
Other FAQ:
- What is Act 48?
- What Courses Does Philadelphia University Offer that Will Fulfill my Requirements?
- How Do I Know That My Credits Have Been Reported?
What is Act 48?
On November 23, 1999,
- Six college credits (graduate or undergraduate)
- Six credits of continuing professional education
courses (available through Intermediate Units)
- 180 hours of continuing professional education
programs, activities, or learning experiences (i.e., noncredit programs)
- Any combination of credits or activity hours that
equal 180 hours (each credit equals 30 hours)
You can view your Act
48 continuing education progress and obtain more detailed information on
the Pennsylvania Department of Education website.
What
Only courses taken after you have been certified will qualify to fulfill Act 48 requirements. To ensure that a particular course or program will meet Act 48 requirements for you, please check with your school employer or if you are not currently employed as an educator in Pennsylvania, contact the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)
Act 48 Registration Instructions
IMPORTANT: All coursework must be submitted to the state
within 60 days of completing a course. In
order to be sure your coursework will be processed in a timely manner, please complete the
instructions below before the final week of your course!
Student record privacy law prohibits the release of most information including courses and grades to any third party without prior permission of the student. Please download and print out the form found here to authorize the release of information to PDE.
Next, mail or fax completed form
to: Office of the University Registrar,
In addition to reporting your credits to PDE, school
employers may require that you provide a grade report or official transcript
to signify successful course completion. We
will also send an official transcript to your school employer, so be sure
to complete the appropriate section of the form. If
you are not currently employed, please indicate that information on the line
marked "Employer."
How Do I Know That My
Credits Have Been Reported?
Within
30 days after your request is received, you should receive a letter from
