Professional Degrees
Bachelor of Chess
The Bachelor of Chess (B.Chess) is a three-year, upper-division program designed to develop complete chess mastery and professional authority. Through immersive training in theory, competition, coaching, tournament directing, and community leadership, students evolve into elite players, educators, and innovators, prepared to shape the future of the chess world.
Doctor of Chess
The Doctor of Chess (D.Chess) is a three-year professional doctorate for chess masters and community leaders designed to advance expertise through specialization, applied research, and professional practice. Candidates move beyond mastery to produce original contributions, define best practices, and influence the evolution of chess education and organizational leadership.
Endorsement Certifications
Professional development programs designed to train chess coaches and tournament directors. Participants gain practical skills via applied training, and can earn a CAISSA certification with endorsement letters to recognize achievement and professional readiness.
Educational Coach
Develop practical coaching and teaching methodology skills, learn to train players of all levels, and receive CAISSA certification with an endorsement letter recognizing your professional readiness.
Tournament Director
Gain expertise in organizing and directing chess tournaments, from small local events to larger competitions, with CAISSA certification and an endorsement letter validating your professional skills.