Purchase an annual subscription to gain access to online graduate courses at a significant savings available to AFT Pennsylvania members. You'll be able to take one or two courses each term -- a total of three courses per year (up to nine credits) -- for $225. Courses are offered through a partnership with Misericordia University and Virtual Education Software (VESi).
Click here to register (you will be taken to a VESi website)
What to expect?
- Learn online at your own pace from the convenience of your home.
- VESi courses can be taken from any up-to-date device with a reliable high-speed internet connection.
- From the day that your course link is emailed to you, you will have a minimum of two weeks with a maximum of one year for course completion.
- Choose from over 30 online courses for license renewal
- For all course offering-related questions (deadlines, functionality, etc.), please review the syllabus or the course info tab. Check out the course offerings list here.
Only those holding a valid PA teaching certificate will be eligible for ACT 48 credits after successful course completion. Teachers should verify with their district that credits can be used for salary advancement prior to course registration.
AFTPA members who apply and are accepted into an advanced degree program at MU, may petition to have a maximum of 9 semester hours of coursework from this program applied toward an advanced degree. Acceptance of credits towards an advanced degree is at the discretion of MU.
When can you take the courses?
You'll be able to take up to two courses each term, with a maximum of three courses per year.
- Fall term (September through *December)
- Spring term (January through *April)
- Summer term (May through *August)
Questions? Call at 1-800-313-6744 or read the FAQs.
To register, click here (you will be taken to a VESi website) or copy https://www.virtualeduc.com/direct_accounts/index.php?uid=81 into your search bar.