Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Professional and Continuing Education serves traditional and non-traditional students, offering access to higher education and support in the community by responding to individual, business and community needs through transformative educational programs and experiences.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available to all Institute professionals through James Madison University Professional & Continuing Education using the digital badging feature.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply?
A registered learner can apply (online or by mail) by following these instructions:
Can I earn CEUs for completing Institute modules?
Yes! Learners who successfully earn a digital badge (CEU Bundle) may apply for CEUs.
What CEUs are available?
See full details of required modules included in each badge here.
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Content Area 1 – Home Visiting Profession | 10.5 hours |
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Content Area 2 – Child Development | 9.25 hours |
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Content Area 3 – Child Health, Safety and Nutrition | 9.17 hours |
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Content Area 4 – Family Health, Safety and Nutrition | 9.25 hours |
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Content Area 5 – Professional Practice | 14.91 hours |
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Content Area 6 – Family Partnerships | 14.75 hours |
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Content Area 7 – Family Support Supervision (for Supervisors only) | 19.00 hours |
What qualifies as "proof of completion" to apply for a CEU?
Once you complete all of the requirements of a CEU digital badge, you will receive an email with your digital badge image. The badge's image contains unique information and cannot be used by another learner. Save the badge as a PNG file.
When applying for CEUs, click the "CEU Request Form" button to download the form. Email completed form and your Digital Badge PNG file to pce@jmu.edu.
Tip: If you are filling in the CEU Request Form in a browser window, click "Print" and select "Save as PDF." This ensures your text is saved correctly.
Please note: if you are familiar with your digital badge's URL, adding it to the form is helpful for verification, but not required.
What do I need to do to apply for CEUs?
When you successfully complete all of the modules in one of the CEU digital badges, then you can apply for CEUs as described above. After your CEU request form is received, you will be given instructions for paying the CEU fee by credit card or by check.
When are CEUs offered?
You can apply for CEUs any time. Once your CEU Request Form is submitted, your digital badge will be verified and you will receive payment instructions within 5 business days. After payment is received, your physical CEU certificate will be mailed within 5 business days to the address listed on your request form.
How much do CEUs cost?
CEUs are $25 per bundle (per digital badge). A bundle provides between 0.9 – 1.9 CEUs depending on the number and length of the modules.
How long do I have to apply for CEUs?
To be eligible for CEUs, all the certificates you submit must be dated within the last 3 years.
Still have questions about CEUs?
For questions about processing CEUs and your JMU CEU account, email pce@jmu.eduWant to learn more about digital badges?
Visit our Digital Badges information pageHave technical questions?
Contact us at help@institutefsp.org.
