Instructional Coaching, Graduate Certificate Online

Ellen Farrar, graduate of the Instructional Coaching Graduate Certificate program, poses for a family photo with her husband, daughter, and son.

"I can see these issues and practices already in place on my campus and now I have a better background knowledge of implementing them for myself."

Online Grad Certificate Brings M.Ed. in Reach

You should earn your Graduate Certificate in Instructional Coaching if:

You are drawn to mentoring other instructors and sharing what you have learned.
You want to help your peers discover and implement new tools and strategies for student success.
You enjoy facilitating professional development in your school and district.

The Graduate Certificate in Instructional Coaching program online includes four accelerated courses, allowing you to complete your certificate in as few as two semesters.

This online education certificate leads to a Louisiana Department of Education add-on endorsement as an Instructional Coach.

Total tuition for this program is $5,760 at a flat rate tuition of $480 per credit.

Enroll January, March, June, August or October to start at the time that works best for you.

Upcoming application deadlines and term start dates for the Graduate Certificate in Instructional Coaching
Term	Apply by	Start
Spring 2025 - A	Dec. 20	Jan. 15
Spring 2025 - B	Feb. 28	March 17
Summer 2025	May 27	June 9
Fall 2025 - A	Aug. 11	Aug. 15

Careers in Instructional Coaching

Opportunities include:

Instructional Coach
Instructional Specialist
Curriculum Instructional Specialist
Content Coach
Lead Teacher
Curriculum Coordinator
Department Chair
Peer Evaluator

Program Requirements

To be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Instructional Coaching program online, you must have:

Valid teaching certificate
A cumulative or adjusted undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or 3.0 GPA on last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework or successful completion of a Master’s Degree in an education related field from an accredited institution.

To complete your application, you'll need to provide the following. With the exception of transcripts, all documents can be submitted through the online application portal.

Application fee ($25)
Official transcripts from the institution attended are required for the following:
- All institutions where any degree was awarded
- All institutions where any graduate coursework was attempted
Two letters of recommendation that address the candidate’s potential to become a teacher leader.

Transcripts must be submitted from your previous institution directly to the Graduate School at gradschool@louisiana.edu or by mail at:

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Martin Hall Suite 332
PO Box 43716
Lafayette, LA 70504-3716

The Instructional Coach Graduate Certificate Program requires 12 graduate credit hours as listed below:

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To learn more about the curriculum for the Instructional Coach Graduate Certificate Program,

Because courses in this program will only be available online, the program may not be available to all applicants. The �鶹ҹ�� and its online programs must be in compliance in every state where a student is located. (Visit the Graduate Admissions page to learn more.) International students also may not be eligible. According to U.S. immigration regulations, F-1 students cannot pursue online degrees; international students in other visa categories (i.e., H-4, L2) are exempt from this restriction.

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