What Is Evidence-Based Coaching? What Is Evidence-Based Coaching?
Find out how earning a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology can lead you to a career as an evidence-based coach.
Explore our MS in Industrial and Organizational Psychology Evidence Based Coaching specialization
By pursuing this specialization, you’ll have the opportunity to complete the required training and accrue the requisite hours to prepare to sit for the Board Certified Coach (BCC) examination as part of the process to become certified as a Board Certified Coach. This credential is a mark of distinction for credential holders and a source of credibility for potential clients.1
VIRTUAL REALITY SIMULATIONS
Through Mursion, meet with “clients” in real-time VR scenarios. Practice skills in realistic situations you’ll encounter in the workplace.
DEVELOP CRITICAL SKILLS
Learn about assessments. Discover how to evaluate results and deliver feedback—key skills for an I/O practitioner.
EXPERT FACULTY
Be mentored—and inspired—by highly qualified faculty who bring real-world insights to the classroom.
BCC PREPARATION
In the Evidence-Based Coaching specialization, you can pursue the academic requirements and coaching experience required for the BCC exam.
Program Details
Curriculum
Completion Requirements
- 50 quarter credit hours
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The number of credits for completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 1-866-492-5336.
Program Admission Considerations: A bachelor's degree or higher.
General Admission Requirements: Completed online application and transcripts. Please note that the materials you are required to submit may vary depending on the academic program to which you apply. More information for international applicants.
The progress you make now pays you back. You’ll receive your final courses tuition-free, depending on your program.
We believe you can achieve your goals—and we’re here to support you along your journey.
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*Tuition and fees are subject to change. See Tuition and Fees section and Scholarship Details for more information.
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 50 quarter credit hours | $570 per quarter hour | $28,500 |
| Virtual Residency | One in Program | $1,420 | $1,420 |
| Program Fee | Per quarter | $175 | $875 |
| $30,795** | |||
| BELIEVE & ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP YOUR TUITION | -$5,700 $25,095* | ||
*Represents course-based learning format, Evidence-Based Coaching specialization, minimum time to completion, and Believe & Achieve Scholarship. Your actual total program time and costs may vary. Believe & Achieve Scholarship savings based on current tuition. See Scholarship Details for more information.
**Tuition reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Tuition and time to complete may be reduced if transfer credits are accepted, or if you receive grants, scholarships or other tuition reductions. Walden may accept up to 25 transfer credits. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost between $2,500 to $3,500.