Study Format
- Online
- On Campus
Program Length
- 12 Credit Hours
- 12 Months
Application Deadlines
Domestic Students
Spring 2025 Completed File Due | Classes Start Jan. 6, 2025
The Teaching Gifted and Talented Children certificate* program challenges students to think critically and analytically about gifted education and the role gifted programs play in the development of students identified as gifted and talented. Develop curriculum and utilize instructional strategies that are differentiated and meet the learning needs of all students.
*Please note: This certificate does not lead to a PK-12 teaching license.
Coursework
EDU-6710: Giftedness, Research & Policy (3 hours)
Students will identify and study the unique characteristics of the gifted learner, assess current research, consider the underrepresentation of culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse populations in gifted programs. Students will review current laws, policies and national standards in order to apply them to the education of gifted and talented students.
EDU-6730: Learning Environments for Gifted Education (3 hours)
Students will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to create and enrich the learning environment in gifted education programs. Students will research, analyze and understand the impact of the physical, emotional, and academic learning environment on gifted and talented students.
EDU-6760: Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted Learner (3 hours)
Students will examine research, demonstrate understanding and develop teaching practices that address the social and emotional growth of gifted and talented learners. In addition, students will investigate the influence and impact of family, teacher, peers, and other stakeholders on gifted learners.
EDU-6041: Seminar in Gifted Education (3 hours)
Students will design, implement, and evaluate a leadership project related to gifted education and the needs of gifted and talented students.
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