UTC Certificate in Instructional Coaching

 

UTC is now offering a 12-credit certificate in Instructional Coaching.  This certificate is designed for educators who either already have a masters degree and want to complete a concentration in instructional coaching, or for students who don’t have a masters degree but who want to begin an advanced program in education.

This certificate program will develop and strengthen skills needed by instructional coaches to assist classroom teachers to improve instruction, design quality curriculum, and effectively use data to determine areas in need of improvement.

Most of the courses are delivered in a hybrid format, with about half of the instruction done online.  

 

Required coursework:

EDAS 5710 Leadership for School Improvement	3cr
EDAS 5750 Instructional Leadership and Assessment	3cr

 

Elective Coursework

Students must select two of the following courses:

EDAS 5740 Curriculum Leadership	3cr
EDUC 5080 Collaboration and Consultation	3cr
EDUC 5710 Principles of Instructional Design and Development	3cr

 

The certificate program can be completed in as few as two semesters

Students must be admitted into the graduate school at UTC

Most courses count toward a Masters Degree in School Leadership should the student wish to continue in a masters program (must be accepted into the school leadership program)