UPI Study × Gracelyn University · Active Transfer Partnership

From a UPI class to a Gracelyn teaching degree.

Gracelyn University is an online, DEAC-accredited university in Dallas, Texas that prepares K-12 teachers. Gracelyn's course list for UPI Study names the Gracelyn course for 26 UPI Study courses on each of six teaching pathways. Take them at your pace, then send your official transcript for Gracelyn's evaluation.

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UPI Study × Gracelyn University
26 UPI Study courses transfer to Gracelyn University · DEAC accredited
How it works

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Learn at your pace

All courses are self-paced and 100% online. Read, watch, and practice on your schedule — nights, weekends, whenever.

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Pass the proctored final

Once you're ready, take the proctored final exam online. Credit is awarded based on demonstrated mastery.

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Transcript sent to Gracelyn

UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to Gracelyn University's registrar.

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Credit awarded

Gracelyn applies the agreed equivalency. Your credits count toward your Bachelor of Science in Transformational Education (BTED).

Course Equivalencies

26 UPI courses → Gracelyn University credit.

Social Sciences & Humanities
17 courses
Abnormal Psychology 3 CR

Abnormal Psychology

PSYC 2301 – General Psychology or PSYC 2314 – Lifespan Growth & Development → at Gracelyn
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Gracelyn course: PSYC 2301
Advanced Social Psychology 3 CR

Advanced Social Psychology

PSYC 2301 – General Psychology or PSYC 2314 – Lifespan Growth & Development → at Gracelyn
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Gracelyn course: PSYC 2301
Advanced Technical Writing 3 CR

Advanced Technical Writing

ENGL 1302 – Composition II (Early Childhood, Elementary); ENGL 2306 – American Literature I (Secondary ELAR, Secondary Mathematics, Secondary Science, Secondary Social Studies) → at Gracelyn
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Gracelyn course: ENGL 1302
Educational Psychology 3 CR

Educational Psychology

PSYC 2301 – General Psychology or PSYC 2314 – Lifespan Growth & Development → at Gracelyn
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Gracelyn course: PSYC 2301
Ethics in the Social Sciences 3 CR

Ethics in the Social Sciences

GEOG 1301 – Human Geography → at Gracelyn
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Gracelyn course: GEOG 1301
Introduction to Psychology 3 CR

Introduction to Psychology

PSYC 2301 – General Psychology → at Gracelyn
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Gracelyn course: PSYC 2301
Introduction to Sociology 3 CR

Introduction to Sociology

GEOG 1301 – Human Geography → at Gracelyn
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Gracelyn course: GEOG 1301
Macroeconomics 3 CR

Macroeconomics

ECON 2301 – Principles of Microeconomics or ECON 2302 – Principles of Macroeconomics → at Gracelyn
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Gracelyn course: ECON 2301
Microeconomics 3 CR

Microeconomics

ECON 2301 – Principles of Microeconomics (Early Childhood, Elementary); ECON 2301 – Principles of Microeconomics or ECON 2302 – Principles of Macroeconomics (Secondary ELAR, Secondary Mathematics, Secondary Science, Secondary Social Studies) → at Gracelyn
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Gracelyn course: ECON 2301
Principles of Philosophy 3 CR

Principles of Philosophy

PHIL 1304 – Introduction to World Religions → at Gracelyn
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Gracelyn course: PHIL 1304
Psychology of Diversity 3 CR

Psychology of Diversity

PSYC 2301 – General Psychology or PSYC 2314 – Lifespan Growth & Development → at Gracelyn
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Gracelyn course: PSYC 2301
Psychology of Personality 3 CR

Psychology of Personality

PSYC 2301 – General Psychology or PSYC 2314 – Lifespan Growth & Development → at Gracelyn
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Gracelyn course: PSYC 2301
Research Methods in Psychology 3 CR

Research Methods in Psychology

PSYC 2301 – General Psychology or PSYC 2314 – Lifespan Growth & Development → at Gracelyn
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Gracelyn course: PSYC 2301
English Composition I 3 CR

English Composition I

ENGL 1301 – Composition I → at Gracelyn
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Gracelyn course: ENGL 1301
English Composition II 3 CR

English Composition II

ENGL 1302 – Composition II → at Gracelyn
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Gracelyn course: ENGL 1302
U.S. History I 3 CR

U.S. History I

HIST 1301 – US History I → at Gracelyn
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Gracelyn course: HIST 1301
U.S. History II 3 CR

U.S. History II

HIST 1302 – US History II → at Gracelyn
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Gracelyn course: HIST 1302
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Tuition saved vs Gracelyn per-credit rate
$1,170
Credits transferred
30
Months to complete via UPI
15
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Savings estimate uses Gracelyn University's $88.80/credit undergraduate tuition (2026-2027 catalog; $44 with Gracelyn's institutional scholarship). Gracelyn accepts up to 60 transfer credits into a bachelor's and 30 into an associate degree, for courses with a C- or better that fit the program. Final credit awards are determined by Gracelyn University.

About Gracelyn University

A teaching degree.
Built for people already in schools.

Gracelyn University is a private, DEAC-accredited online university in Dallas, Texas, established in 2020 and named Gracelyn University in 2024. It prepares K-12 teachers through associate and bachelor's degrees in Transformational Education. Through its transfer partnership with UPI Study, students can complete self-paced general-education courses and transfer them toward a Gracelyn degree.

Gracelyn University
Established 2020 · Dallas, TX
DEAC accredited · recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and CHEA
$88.80/cr
Gracelyn undergraduate tuition
60cr
Max transfer credits into a bachelor's
C-
Min. grade for transfer credit
6
Teaching pathways on Gracelyn's UPI list
The university at a glance

Built differently, from the ground up.

Built to prepare teachers

Gracelyn's mission is to prepare K-12 educators by offering online higher education taught from a biblical worldview. Its associate and bachelor's degrees in Transformational Education are built for paraprofessionals, teacher assistants and childcare workers.

DEAC accredited

Gracelyn University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Active UPI Study partnership

Gracelyn's course list for UPI Study names the Gracelyn course for 26 UPI Study courses on each of six teaching pathways, from SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication to HIST 1301 US History I.

Fully online

Gracelyn is a distance education institution: every program is online, in five eight-week terms a year, with year-round enrolment and a success coach for every student.

How UPI credit applies

Gracelyn accepts up to 60 transfer credits into its bachelor's and 30 into its associate degree, for courses with the equivalent of a C- or better that fit the program. The EDUC courses are taken at Gracelyn.

ACE & NCCRS recommended

Every UPI Study course carries an ACE or NCCRS credit recommendation. Gracelyn's own UPI Study page says up to 60 credits from ACE/NCCRS-recommended UPI courses can be applied after official review.

Degree programs offered

2 paths to a real degree.

Foundational degree

Associate of Science in Transformational Education (ATED)

Gracelyn's 60-credit online associate degree for paraprofessionals and early childhood educators. Up to 30 transfer credits; six EDUC courses are taken at Gracelyn.

60
Credits required
$5,328
Est. tuition after max transfer
Bachelor's degree

Bachelor of Science in Transformational Education (BTED)

Gracelyn's 120-credit online teaching degree with pathways in Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary ELAR, Secondary Math, Secondary Science, Secondary Social Studies and Special Education. Up to 60 transfer credits; the EDUC courses and four field experiences are taken at Gracelyn.

120
Credits required
$5,328
Est. tuition after max transfer

Gracelyn University's mission is to prepare K-12 educators by offering online higher education taught from a biblical worldview.

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Gracelyn University
Mission statement · 2026-2027 Catalog
Source: Gracelyn × UPI Study transfer pathway →
Frequently asked questions

Everything about Gracelyn.

Does Gracelyn University accept UPI Study credits?
Yes. Gracelyn University and UPI Study have a transfer partnership, and Gracelyn's course list for UPI Study names the Gracelyn course for 26 UPI Study courses on each of six teaching pathways. Gracelyn's UPI Study page says up to 60 credits from ACE/NCCRS-recommended UPI courses can be applied after official review.
How many UPI Study credits can I transfer to Gracelyn?
Gracelyn's 2026-2027 catalog allows up to 60 transfer credits toward the bachelor's degree (at least 60 credits must be taken at Gracelyn) and up to 30 toward the associate degree.
What grade do I need?
Gracelyn grants undergraduate transfer credit only for courses with the equivalent of Gracelyn's C- or better that fit the program's requirements.
Why does the Gracelyn course depend on my pathway?
Gracelyn's list maps a few courses by pathway: Microeconomics is ECON 2301 for Early Childhood and Elementary and ECON 2301 or ECON 2302 for the Secondary pathways; Advanced Technical Writing is ENGL 1302 or ENGL 2306; Physics I counts as PHYS 3101 for Secondary Science only.
Which courses must I take at Gracelyn?
The EDUC courses, including the four field experiences for the bachelor's degree, are taken at Gracelyn; UPI Study courses fill general-education and content courses such as ENGL, MATH, PSYC and HIST.
How do I send my UPI Study transcript?
Ask UPI Study to send your official transcript to Gracelyn. Gracelyn's 2026-2027 catalog gives transcripts@gracelynuniversity.zohodesk.com; its transfer-policy page gives transcripts@gracelyn.org. Copies sent by students are not accepted.
How much is Gracelyn's tuition?
$88.80 per credit hour for undergraduates (2026-2027 catalog), paid monthly at $222 with textbooks included; Gracelyn's institutional scholarship halves it for eligible non-certified PK-12 staff. Gracelyn does not take part in federal financial aid.
Is Gracelyn accredited?
Yes, by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and CHEA.
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Pick any UPI Study course above, enroll, and earn ACE/NCCRS-recommended credit that transfers to Gracelyn University under its course list for UPI Study.