Graduate Certificate Program in Collaborative Mentorship and Coaching

The Program

This four course certificate program, for administrators and teachers, concentrates on the design, implementation, and evaluation of collaborative mentorship and coaching programs and activities. 

• All courses transfer into an  M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction - Instructional Leadership or Principal Certification. 
• There are no prerequisites.   
• You may take one course or all course offerings depending on your area of interest. 
• You may register for any course.  There is no sequential order when registering . 

You may request a Graduate Certificate  after completing the requirements with a minimum 3.0 grade point average.

The Curriculum        

Educational Leadership:  9 credits required   

• Collaborative Mentorship and Coaching: EDLDR 597 Special Topic – 3 credits
• Principles of Instructional Supervision: EDLDR 560  – 3 credits
• Methods of Coaching and Supervision: EDLDR 562  – 3 credits

Curriculum and Instruction:  3 credits required

• Overview of School Curriculum: C I 550  – 3 credits

Getting Started 

• To begin the program, complete a Graduate Nondegree Application.
• For course schedule, click here.

Payment Options

Penn State Great Valley offers an Employer Assisted Tuition Deferred Payment Plan. 

Degree Options

Check with a academic adviser  to see how these courses may apply toward a M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction - Instructional Leadership or Principal Certification.  Some courses may also be applied to other education degrees. 

Contact Information

610-648-3312
gveduc@psu.edu

Information Sessions 
Information Request

Graduate Nondegree Application