2019-2020
Gifted/Talented Endorsement P-12

Gifted/Talented Endorsement P-12

The Gifted/Talented Endorsement prepares candidates for teaching, consultation, collaboration, and a host of other aspects of identifying and serving gifted students; the program also enables those candidates who remain in the regular classroom to serve gifted students competently in that setting.

Program Type

Non-Degree/Endorsement Only

Program Contact

Interim Dean of Education Candis Haskell

Program Options

Core Courses

(12 hours required)

EDU520: Foundations of Gifted Education (3 credit hours)
EDU521: Curriculum and Instruction in Gifted Education (3 credit hours)
EDU522: Differentiating for Gifted Learners in the Regular Classroom (3 credit hours)
EDU523: Practicum in Gifted Education (2-3 credit hours)

Notes:

Candidates must pass the Gifted/Talented specialty Praxis for the endorsement.

Candidates are required to have field experiences with Gifted/Talented students in P-12 settings.