College Credit

As a participant in NSCAA Coaching Education courses, you are eligible to apply for either graduate (500 level) or undergraduate (400 level) college credit through the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs. You must have a college degree to receive graduate level credit.

To apply for college credit, visit the NSCAA page on the University of Colorado website and follow the directions on the page.

How to Obtain Credit

Step #1
Make sure you have registered with NSCAA for your desired course.

Step #2
Locate your course in the listings on the UCCS website; make note of the 5-digit Class Number.

Step #3
Apply to the UCCS Extended Studies Program, register and pay for your credit. Go to the Extended Studies Admissions Page and begin your application at Step 1-Apply For Admission.

Step #4
Download and complete the University of Colorado Faculty Course Questionnaire. Return of this form is required. Mail to:

Jay Engeln
NSCAA Past President
PO Box 1011
Silverthorne, CO 80498

Step #5
Request your official UCCS transcript at the conclusion of your coursework. Go to the Transcript Request Page for instructions.

Available Courses

• Director of Coaching Diploma, 2 credit hours
• Goalkeeping Level I, 1 credit hour
• Goalkeeping Level II, 2 credit hours
• Goalkeeping Level III, 2 credit hours
• Advanced National Goalkeeping Diploma, 3 credit hours
• High School Coaches Diploma, 2 credit hours
• National Diploma, 3 credit hours
• Advanced National Diploma, 3 credit hours
• Premier Diploma, 3 credit hours
• Master Coach Diploma, 2 credit hours
• Sports Safety: PREPARE, .5 credit hour
• Youth Level I, .5 credit hour
• Youth Level II, 1 credit hour
• Youth Level III, 2 credit hours
• Youth Level IV, 2 credit hours
• Junior Level V, 2 credit hours
• Junior Level VI, 2 credit hours
• Junior Level VI Supplement, 1 credit hour
• Champions Coaches Clinic, 2 credit hours