How many lower division units am I allowed to get Professional Development credit for?
Effective July 1, 2003, the greater of six (6) lower division units or two (2) courses is allowed upper division credit for purposes of transfer to a higher classification. Lower division coursework needs prior approval from the appropriate Vice-President. This means that the Professional Development Proposal must be approved before the faculty starts a class or pursues a project. However, the PDP should still be turned in to the PDC first. Lower division coursework in the disciplines of foreign language or computer related Technologies do not need prior approval. Effective January 1, 2007, in addition to the six (6) lower division units or two (2) courses provided above, a faculty member is allowed up to six (6) additional lower division units or two (2) additional courses taken after January 1, 2007, in the disciplines of foreign language or computer related technologies. Lower division coursework may be taken within the San Diego Community College District.
