Instructional Coach Graduate Certificate
Broaden your understanding of what it means to educate a wide range of learners while sharpening the skills to coach your fellow teachers.
- Offered 100% Online.
- 1 year
- 15 credit hours
- No thesis required
- No foreign language credits required
Elevate the Classroom
Who teaches teachers? You can! Our 15-credit-hour instructional coach certificate program is designed to train and empower teacher leaders to support and guide their colleagues in effective instructional methods within the classroom. Grow your understanding of how to educate learners from many backgrounds and gain the skills to coach your fellow teachers toward improved student learning and engagement.
Spring 2026 Graduate Flex Term.
What Are My Job Opportunities?
The Instructional Coach Graduate Certificate is designed to equip you with the skills to lead and support instructional improvement, foster professional growth for yourself and others and enhance teaching effectiveness in educational settings.
Career Possibilities
Current Median Salaries from US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023
Program Details
Our program offers a robust, multifaceted curriculum aimed at cultivating advanced expertise in instructional leadership, curriculum innovation and the strategic development of educator excellence.
What Might I Learn?
You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a number of key areas.
Advanced Coaching Strategies
Master techniques for providing targeted, data-driven support to improve teaching effectiveness and student outcomes.
Curriculum Design and Innovation
Develop expertise in creating curricula that meet established standards while addressing student and teacher needs.
Data-Driven Instructional Decisions
Learn to analyze student performance data to refine teaching strategies and drive continuous improvement.
Effective Professional Development
Design and lead professional development programs that promote teacher growth and collaboration.
Taking Classes
Advance your career in education. Designed for both current and aspiring professionals, our Instructional Coach Graduate Certificate offers a flexible, fully online format. Study at your own pace, wherever you may be, as you explore key areas such as coaching techniques, curriculum development, data-driven instruction and professional development. Along the way, you’ll study with experienced faculty and explore opportunities to connect with industry experts committed to your professional growth.
For an up-to-date list of course offerings, locations and meeting times, please refer to the schedule of classes, which is subject to change.
Course Sequence
Our instructional coach certificate program consists of four required courses and one elective course.
Choose four required courses from these five options.
- Foundations of Instructional Coaching
EDCI 501 - Diversity and Equity in Education
EDCI 559 - Practicum
EDCI 566 - Leadership and Supervision in Schools
EDCI 535 - Teacher Leader
SED 505
Choose one elective course from these four options.
- Differentiated Instruction
EDCI 575 - Secondary School Curriculum
SED 513 - Early Childhood Curriculum Design
ECE 560 - Content Area Literacy
RDG 540
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Finding My Community
We believe that education thrives in an environment where collaboration, support and mutual respect flourish. Our community of students and professors embodies these values, creating an enriching and dynamic atmosphere for learning and growth. Our students come from a variety of backgrounds and bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to the table. Our professors are not only experts in their respective fields but also dedicated mentors who are committed to guiding and nurturing the next generation of scholars.
Melanie Fields, Ph.D.
Alum Faculty
Carol Revelle, Ph.D.
Faculty
Josh Thompson, Ph.D.
Faculty
Student Organizations
Our campus has many ways to engage and get involved. At East Texas A&M, student organizations can play a key role in enriching your academic experience. Explore opportunities for networking, professional development and leadership as you engage with peers, faculty and industry experts. What’s more, connecting with student organizations can help foster collaboration, enhance your practical skills and provide a supportive community to help you excel both academically and professionally.
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Financing My Future
Financial Aid
Financial aid includes a variety of programs, like scholarships, federal and state grants, and federal and state work-study programs. Find out how you may be eligible for scholarships, grants, loans and/or a graduate assistantship. Financial Aid and Scholarships
On-Campus Employment Opportunities
Enhance your expertise through on-campus employment opportunities.
Graduate Assistant/Research/Teaching
Graduate assistant teaching (GAT), graduate assistant research (GAR), and graduate assistant non-teaching (GANT) assistantships at East Texas A&M offer financial support and professional development for graduate students. Assistantships are available in academic and non-academic departments.
Cost Before Financial Aid
East Texas A&M is one of the most affordable colleges around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our tuition rates are some of the most competitive in Texas.
$3,669
for Texas residents
/
$7,341
For non-residents
Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,669 for Texas residents and $7,341 for non-residents. But don’t worry: there are
Additional Fees May Apply
- Online Courses ($50 per hour)
- Remote Locations ($20 per hour)
- Lab Fees ($5 – $30 per course)
How Do I Get Started?
If you have not already done so, complete the Request Information form. You will be connected with your enrollment specialist, who can answer your questions. When you’re ready, go ahead and follow the steps below to apply.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission, you must first meet the following criteria.
- GPA minimum 2.5
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Admission Process
Once admitted, you must:
- Earn a 3.0 GPA on all required coursework (No course substitutions may be applied on graduate certificates)
- Submit a Completion of Certificate Request while taking your final graduate certificate courses.
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- Within two business days of your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator unless otherwise specified below.
Your Graduate Coordinator
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your graduate coordinator.
- We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accept evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.
If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.
If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce, Texas 75428
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
Review the Application Packet for more information.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
Note: International students interested in graduate certificates must do so in conjunction with a graduate degree.
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Pay the $75 application fee
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator unless otherwise specified below.
Your Graduate Coordinator
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to:
- East Texas A&M University
- Attn: Graduate School
- 2600 S. Neal St.
- Commerce, Texas 75428
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator or more information.
Review the Application Packet for more information.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
I Still Have Questions
We are here to help! Send us an email. We can answer your questions and assist you in the application process.
Contact the Department
- Department of Curriculum and Instruction
- 903.886.5537
- 903.886.5581
- Curriculum&[email protected]
- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011