Program Description

100% Online | 3 Courses | 9 Credit Hours

The Coaching Endorsement program 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 of Study

Semester I – Fall

  • EDCO 7010 - Introduction to Coaching (7-week)
    This is the first of the three courses in the Coaching Endorsement sequence. This course focuses on developing a knowledge base for coaching that is framed within an organization’s mission, vision, beliefs, and goals, and that is focused on performance criteria.
  • EDCO 7020 - Using Data for Coaching (7-week) 
    This course focuses on assessing the effectiveness of coaching on teaching, learning, and cultural context and is based on performance criteria. 

Semester II - Spring

  • EDCO 7030 - Applied Coaching: Developing, Implementing, and Maintaining a Coaching Plan (15-week) In this course, candidates will apply their knowledge, skills, and dispositions in coaching in real settings. 

TOTAL CREDITS - 9 hours

Admission Requirements

All application materials should be submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions.

1.      Online Graduate Application - There is a non-refundable $60 application fee. The following application documents must be uploaded to your application:

a.      Clear Renewable Georgia Teaching Certificate - To print a copy of your clear, renewable Georgia teaching certificate, you may log onto .
b.     Resume or Professional Vitae - Should document education, years of teaching experience, current school and district, volunteer and service accomplishments, and a record of your leadership activities.
c.      School District Recommendation

2.      Transcripts - Official transcripts from EACH College and/or University you have attended. Must be in a sealed envelope from the institution or sent electronically from the institution directly to ksugrad@kennesaw.edu. (ATTENTION: DO NOT SEND APPLICATION MATERIALS TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS)

Deadline for Applications

Enrollment for Fall - Deadline - July 1

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Cathey Goodgame at cgoodgam@kennesaw.edu or the Department of Educational Leadership at (770) 423-6888 or email edldepartment@kennesaw.edu.