2026-2027 Graduate Catalog
Coaching Certificate
The coaching certificate consists of 9 credit hours to help prepare students for coaching responsibilities. It can also be used to complete degree requirements in several of our master's programs, including the MS in Management and the MS in Applied Leadership for Teaching and Learning.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | 9 | |
| Principles of Coaching | ||
| Philosophy of Athletics and Coaching | ||
| Organization and Administration of Athletics | ||
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Students desiring coaching certification approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for athletic coaching preparation for the public schools of Wisconsin will need to complete additional requirements. Please consult with an Education advisor for more information.
Admission Requirements
The Office of Graduate Studies sets minimum standards for admission requirements to all graduate programs. Please consult this section of the catalog to review requirements for admission, including the official transcripts you must submit.
In addition to the minimum requirements, this program also requires the following:
- 3.0 grade point average. Applicants with a GPA of less than 3.0 may be considered for provisional admission.
- International students should consult the Office of Graduate Studies requirements for all international applicants in the front of the catalog.
Note: Students who are already in a degree program do not need to apply to a certificate that is connected to their degree. You may fill out a form, instead, Graduate Certificate Declare Form
Progress to Completion
- Candidate applies to the Coaching Certificate program by submitting the appropriate materials.
- Candidate is admitted to the Coaching Certificate program by the UWGB Program Chair.
- Student fulfills the program course requirements.
- Students completing a graduate degree program at UWGB will have the certificate posted to their transcripts upon conferral of their graduate degree.
- Students who are not completing a graduate degree may request certificate verification from the Office of Graduate Studies at gradstu@uwgb.edu.