CEU Requirements
What is a CEU?
The CEU (Continuing Education Unit) is a unit of measurement used throughout
the United States by educational institutions to record participation in
non-credit education programs. One
CEU is awarded for each “ten hours of participation in an organized
continuing education experience under responsible sponsorship, capable
direction and qualified instruction.” Guidelines
for awarding CEU’s were developed by the State Coordination Committee
for Continuing Education in 1978 as a part of a state plan for educational
institutions for higher learning in Iowa.
How
are CEU's used?
Recipients of CEU’s may use them as evidence of their active interest
in continuing education, their active participation in such programs, and their
subsequent life and career enrichment through increased knowledge. Employers,
in turn, may use the CEU as evidence of an employee’s performance. It
is also possible to preassess skills through the SkillSoft preassessment and
evaluation tools. Approved
programs are accepted for relicensure by many licensing boards and professional
organizations. Check with your licensing office for more information.
How do you earn CEU's?
UI Learning & Development will award Continuing Education Units (CEU's)
to UI employees who:
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Successfully complete
(a grade of 85% or higher) any of the SkillSoft courses that
are available through UI Learning & Development.
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Of these courses, 10
hours = 1 CEU
The estimated duration listed for each
class is used in calculating the CEU’s. On average, it
takes three hours to complete a course, which is equal to 0.3 CEU’s.
How do I apply for a CEU?
Once you’ve completed a course:
- Submit a CEU registration form (link button
located below) for each completed course or call the Center for Conferences at
335-4141 to request a card.
Forward the following to the Center for Conferences:
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$10 processing fee (make checks payable to
Center for Conferences). Credit cards are accepted by
calling the Center for Conferences at
319-335-4141
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Printout of the Learner
Records Progress Report, which will include:
- Learner Name
- Course
Name
- Date of Completion
- Mastery scores
Send materials to:
Center
for Conferences
250 Continuing Education Facility
Iowa City, Iowa 52242-0907
319.335.4141 FAX 319.335.4039
The Center for Conferences will process the information. A letter documenting attendance
will be mailed to you.
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