Units Explanations
• Extension Academic Units: One extension unit: 15 contract hours, excluding breaks and meal hour. Extension courses are Academic units graded on a Pass/No Pass basis unless other arrangements are made. Upon approval by an academic advisor, these units may be applicable towards a degree.
• Continuing Education Units: One continuing education unit = 10 contact hours, excluding breaks and meal hour. CEUs are considered undergraduate level units, they are not academic units and are not applicable to a degree at Pacific, but may be used to satisfy requirements of a certification or license held in a field of profession.
• Professional Development Units: One unit of professional development credit = 15 hours of study. Professional development units are graduate-level units designed to meet the needs of educators and professionals for advancement. Units are transcripted, but not applicable to a degree at Pacific.