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Graduate Certificate in Instructional Coaching at University of North Dakota

University of North Dakota, United States

Programme overview

Gain the discrete knowledge, skills and dispositions to effectively coach adults in K-12 educational settings. This 100% online graduate certificate examines research-based best program and practice with useful tools for instructional coaching. Strengthen your communication skills and facilitate job-embedded professional development to accelerate instructional growth for educators and improve student learning.

Faculty: College of Education & Human Development  |  Duration: 1 year (12 credit hours)  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Fall (Aug. 1), Spring (Dec. 1), Summer (May 1)  |  Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

The Instructional Coaching Certificate focuses on the knowledge, skills and dispositions for effective teacher leadership and coaching in the PreK-12 educational setting. Approaches for instructional coaching that support educational program visions, goals and institutional commitment are explored as ways to transform schools into organizations focused on accelerated teacher effectiveness. Required courses include T&L 532 Leading K-12 Educator Learning; T&L 563 K-12 Classroom Based Coaching Practices; T&L 564 Designing Professional Development for K-12 Educators; T&L 565 K-12 Instructional Coaching Clinical.

Career pathways

Roles include Instructional Coach, Instructional Coach Coordinator, Curriculum Coach.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A four-year bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university. An overall undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 or greater for all undergraduate work or a GPA of at least 3.0 for the junior and senior years of undergraduate work (based on A=4.0). Satisfy the School of Graduate Studies' English Language Proficiency requirements as published in the graduate catalog.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html

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