Program Overview

Psychology of Coaching Certificate

The Psychology of Coaching Certificate program has specific admission requirements and application materials.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the Psychology of Coaching Certificate program include:

• Terms and Deadlines
• Degree and GPA Requirements
• Additional Standards for Non-Native English Speakers
• Additional Standards for International Applicants

Terms and Deadlines

The program has the following terms and deadlines:

• Fall 2026 quarter (beginning in September):
  • Final submission deadline: August 18, 2026
  • International submission deadline: May 5, 2026
• Winter 2027 quarter (beginning in January):
  • Final submission deadline: December 9, 2026
  • International submission deadline: September 8, 2026
• Spring 2027 quarter (beginning in March):
  • Final submission deadline: February 24, 2027
  • International submission deadline: December 7, 2026
• Summer 2027 quarter (beginning in June):
  • Final submission deadline: June 1, 2027
  • International submission deadline: February 22, 2027

Degree and GPA Requirements

The degree and GPA requirements for the program are:

• Bachelors degree: All graduate applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university or the recognized equivalent from an international institution.
• University GPA requirement:
  • A cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the baccalaureate degree.
  • A cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits (approximately two years of work) for the baccalaureate degree.
  • An earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution or the recognized equivalent from an international institution supersedes the minimum GPA requirement for the baccalaureate.
  • A cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework completed for applicants who have not earned a master's degree or higher.

Additional Standards for Non-Native English Speakers

The additional standards for non-native English speakers are:

• Official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), C1 Advanced or Duolingo English Test are required.
• The minimum TOEFL/IELTS/C1 Advanced/Duolingo English Test score requirements for this degree program are:
  • Minimum TOEFL Score (Internet-based test): 80 for exams taken prior to January 21, 2026; 4.0 for exams taken on or after January 21, 2026
  • Minimum IELTS Score: 6.5
  • Minimum C1 Advanced Score: 176
  • Minimum Duolingo English Test Score: 115

Additional Standards for International Applicants

The additional standards for international applicants are:

• International applicants must meet all standards for admission before an I-20 or DS-2019 is issued.
• Per Student & Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) regulation, international applicants must meet all standards for admission before an I-20 or DS-2019 is issued.

Application Materials

The application materials for the program include:

• Transcripts
• Résumé

Transcripts

The transcript requirements are:

• A scanned copy of transcripts from every college or university attended.
• Scanned copies must be clearly legible and sized to print on standard 8½-by-11-inch paper.
• Transcripts that do not show degrees awarded must also be accompanied by a scanned copy of the diploma or degree certificate.
• If academic transcripts were issued in a language other than English, both the original documents and certified English translations are required.

Résumé

The résumé instructions are:

• The résumé (or C.V.) should include work experience, research, and/or volunteer work.

Application Fee

The application fee for the program is $50.00. The international degree evaluation fee for degrees (bachelor's or higher) earned from institutions outside the United States is $50.00.