Post-Baccalaureate Certificate In Coaching

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. 

The following are program-specific requirements 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.

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state.

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Georgia Professional Standards Commission