Gifted Education Graduate Certificate Program (Non-Degree, Non-Endorsement)

Program Overview

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

This four-course certificate program is designed for K-12 teachers who want to learn more about characteristics and needs of students who are identified as needing gifted education services and programming. Teachers will complete the program with a foundation in gifted education that better prepares them to meet the needs of a wide variety of learners. In addition, teachers will learn research-based instructional strategies and will be required to work directly with students to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the courses.

Certificate Requirements — 12 Credits

Required Credits — 12 credits

EDSE 664	Diversity in Gifted Education	3
EDSE 683	Nature and Needs of Gifted Learners	3
EDSE 685	Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction for Gifted Learners	3
EDSE 686	Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Learners	3