Program Description

The 9-hour GaPSC-approved Coaching Certificate is designed for experienced educators. Instruction will involve the use of a variety of instructional methods including, but not limited to, problem-based learning, modules, case-studies, simulation, field experiences, research, and individual projects. Application of learning to school-based issues and problems is a critical component of this applied program.  

This certificate offers two tracks:  

1. Endorsement Track: This track is for those who are certified educators in Georgia who wish to add the GaPSC approved Coaching Endorsement to their certifications. Candidates in this concentration are eligible to add the Endorsement to their GaPSC Teaching Certificate in addition to the three courses appearing on the KSU transcript under Coaching Certificate. 

• Please Note: To add the Endorsement to a GaPSC Teaching Certificate, required coursework must be completed, endorsement concentration declared, and certification steps provided by Bagwell Certification Office adhered to.  

2. Certificate Track: This track is for those educators who are in K-12 settings but not certified in Georgia or who teach in other settings and wish to gain competencies in Coaching. When all requirements have been completed, the three courses will appear on the KSU transcript under Coaching Certificate. 

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: 

1. Analyze the alignment between the organization’s mission, vision, beliefs, and goals and the coachee’s responsibilities and performances required; analyze strengths and opportunities for growth for the coachee based on this alignment.
2. Identify and implement appropriate assessments based on the coachee’s roles and responsibilities; analyze and use results from assessments.
3. Develop goals and a plan to achieve them in collaboration with coachee; demonstrate ability to manage progress and accountability.
4. Provide feedback based on performance criteria; use feedback to collaborate with the coachee to plan strategies.
5. Utilize effective verbal skills; use effective written skills; and use effective non-verbal skills to communicate independently of spoken or written words.
6. Establish and maintain a highly confidential relationship; recognize and address the significance of relationship building skills, maintain a professional ethical environment; and demonstrate collaboration skills.

This program is a part of the Leland and Clarice C. Bagwell College of Education .

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

The following are program-specific criteria beyond the general Graduate Admissions  requirements. To be considered for admission to this program, the following application materials must be submitted to the KSU Graduate Admissions Office:

The admission requirements for the Endorsement Track seekers include: 

• A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• A GPA of 2.75 from the most recent degree awarded. 
• Clear Renewable Georgia Teaching Certificate. 
• Coaching Endorsement School/District Recommendation Form. 

The admission requirements for the Certificate Track seekers include: 

• A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution. 
• A GPA of 2.75 from the most recent degree awarded. 
• Coaching Endorsement School/District Recommendation Form. 

Enrollment Criteria

This program does not have specific enrollment requiremetns. 

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policy 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION . 

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Program Course Requirements