Gifted and Talented Specialist Endorsement
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
The graduate level endorsement program for the Gifted and Talented Specialist prepares teachers at the elementary and secondary level to work with gifted and talented students in order to help them develop their full potential. The program leads to recommendation for Colorado Department of Education’s Gifted and Talented Specialist endorsement. The Gifted and Talented Specialist is required to pass the approved PLACE exam prior to licensing. The program consists of the required courses and practicum requirements agreed upon by the student and advisor. If a student enters the endorsement program for Gifted and Talented Specialist without a current teacher licensure, s/he is required to complete additional admission requirements and course requirements listed under Professional Teacher Education.
Degree Requirements
Endorsement Requirement — 24-27 hours
| EDSE 682 | Foundations in Gifted Education | 3 |
| EDSE 683 | The Gifted Learner: Nature and Needs | 3 |
| EDSE 684 | Assessment and Identification in Gifted Education | 3 |
| EDSE 685 | Curriculum & Instructional Practice in Gifted Education | 3 |
| EDSE 686 | Emotional and Social Development of the Gifted and Talented | 3 |
| EDSE 687 | Program Strategies and Services for the Gifted and Talented | 3 |
| EDSE 688 | Communication and Leadership in Gifted Education | 3 |
| EDSE 691 | Practicum in Teaching the Gifted and Talented | 1 - 12 |
EDSE 691: Take 3-6 hours - Number of hours determined by advisor based on candidates; prior background and experiences in Gifted and Talented education.