Find Your Program

Explore 40+ degree programs with a wide range of majors, minors, and emphases.

Undergraduate Graduate Pre-professional

Giving to Dordt

Learn how you can give back to Dordt University and support our mission to provide distinctly Christ-centered education for decades to come.

Give Now Learn More
Back to Programs

Instructional Coach

The Instructional Coach specialization consists of 12 courses in a 30 credit hour program that prepares the teacher or administrator to be a competent educational leader in the role of instructional coach.

Courses and an internship provide experience in implementing school-wide initiatives in curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and faculty development.

Request Info
Male professor teaching

Program Overview

The program provides practical, hands-on learning experiences in teaching and leading in a distinctively Christian manner. Coursework focuses on specific strategies for helping to shape the instructional culture of a school and promote staff professional development.

Female student holds pencil in her hand

Program Details

Courses offered in 15-week semesters and 8-week summer terms.

Students may start the program during any term. Most M.Ed. students choose a two or three year plan of study during which they continue to work as a full-time educator. Contact us at m_ed@dordt.edu for a plan that fits your pace and starting point!

M.ED. COURSES IN INSTRUCTIONAL COACH (30 CREDITS)
  • EDUC 501 - Issues in Education (3 credits, summer, fall, spring)
  • EDUC 502 - Learner Development and Principles of Learning (3 credits, summer, spring)
  • EDUC 503a - Interpreting and Applying Educational Research (1.5 credits, summer, fall)
  • EDUC 504 - Curriculum Development and Evaluation (3 credits, summer, fall)
  • EDUC 505 - Foundations of Special Education (3 credits, summer, fall, spring)
  • EDUC 506 - Best Practices in Instructional Strategies (3 credits, summer odd)
  • EDUC 507 - Classroom Assessment Strategies (3 credits, fall)
  • EDUC 522 - Advanced Pedagogies for Teaching Literacy (1.5 credits, spring odd)
  • EDUC 523 - Advanced Pedagogies for Teaching Math (1.5 credits, summer odd)
  • EDUC 551 - High Impact Coaching (3 credits, summer)
  • EDUC 559 - Internship in Instructional Coaching (1.5 credits, fall, spring)
  • EDUC 561- Instructional Leadership (3 credits, fall, spring)

Faculty

With experience in a variety of fields, our faculty members are equipped and ready to help you succeed.

Faculty Info
A picture of David Mulder

Dave Mulder

Professor of Education
More
A picture of Pat Kornelis

Pat Kornelis

Teaching for Transformation School Designer & Coach
More

Josh Bowar

Director of CACE School Relations
More
The outside of the De Yager Student Activity Center

Shawna Hudson

Assistant Adjunct of Graduate Education
More
A picture of Mary Beth Pollema

Mary Beth Pollema

Associate Professor of Education
More

Gwen Marra

Professor of Education
More

Thomas Van Soelen

Assistant Adjunct of Graduate Education
More

Staff

If you have any questions about Dordt or this program, please feel free to reach out or connect with us and we'll be in touch.

A picture of Ashley Mingo

Ashley Mingo

Graduate Studies Academic Advisor
More
Smiling young, blond woman standing outside

Taylor Droog

Online Enrollment & Global Enrollment Specialist & Grants Management
More

Connect with us

Submit your information to request more information about Dordt and this program. We'll also use this information to connect you with your admissions counselor!

Related Programs

Still looking for the right fit? Here are some additional program options that we think might interest you or are often paired with this program. You can also view the programs page to keep exploring your options.