Professional Development Institute
Advance your career with ACE.
Earn Credit for Your Coursework
ACE has partnered with the Professional Development Institute (PDI) to provide high-quality, affordable and flexible education for educators at every level. Our degrees can deepen your instructional expertise, and our fully online coursework allows you to work toward your goals while still maintaining your professional and personal obligations.
Receive up to nine credits when you transfer your completed PDI courses into an ACE鈥檚 master鈥檚 degree.
Receive Graduate Credits Through Transcription
Turn courses you鈥檝e completed into academic credit when you transcribe your courses through ACE. You can then take your transcribed credits and transfer them to any institution that accepts them. All it takes is three easy steps:
Complete the Transcript Review Request form.
Pay the transcription fee.
Receive your digital transcript.
Questions about transcription? Email [email protected].
Apply PDI courses towards an advanced degree with ACE
ACE master鈥檚 degree programs start throughout the year, so you can begin when the time is right for you. Contact an enrollment counselor via Live Chat at ace.edu, call (800) 280-0307, or use the Request Info button below. Take the next step to advance your career today!
ACE + PDI Transfer Pathways
| ACE Program Name | Total Credits | Transferrable Credits From PDI | Credits Remaining | Total Cost2 | Time to Completion5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction | 34 | 9 | 25 | $7,375 | 12-16 months |
| M.Ed. in Elementary Education | |||||
| M.Ed. in Instructional Design and Educational Technology | |||||
| M.Ed. in Special Education | |||||
| M.Ed. in Advanced Studies | 31 | 22 | $6,508 | ||
| M.Ed. in Integrated Curriculum |
What to Expect at ACE
Student Testimonials
Here鈥檚 what our students had to say about their ACE experience.
Syncia Sama
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction听
鈥淚 recommend this program to anyone who is looking to further their education in any field. The flexibility is what makes it suitable for anyone who is working a full-time job or busy with other responsibilities. The cost is very reasonable as well, and did not break my pockets at all!鈥�听
Kelly Young
M.Ed. in Educational Technology
鈥淵ou should enroll at ACE because the program is designed for working professionals. The calendar and coursework is predictable allowing students to manage all of their responsibilities and coursework.鈥� 听
Nate Failing
Ed.D. in Leadership听
鈥淚 really appreciated the structure of each class. They all had the same general structure, so it made it easier to adapt to each class, each term. Plus, as a father working a full-time job, I was able to do the work when the kids went to bed. So I never missed time with them.鈥�
1Select programs may require student teaching, an internship or practicum.
2All values shown are an estimated value of the cost of tuition and fees. Actual amounts may vary depending on the number of transfer credits applied to the selected program hours, the pace and satisfactory completion of the selected program, the receipt of scholarship or grant amounts, or adjustments to tuition or fees as described in the Catalog Right to Modify Tuition section. State sales and use tax will apply where required by law.
3Internal research completed in November 2025
5This is an estimated time to completion. Actual completion time may vary depending on the number of transfer credits applied, availability of courses, satisfactory pace, multiple course requests, successful course completion, and meeting program milestones as required.