Gifted Education Advanced Certificate

Our advanced certificate program in gifted education is for you if you are interested in unlocking the potential and addressing the specific needs of high ability students of all backgrounds; in becoming a leader for gifted programming in your school or district; or in enhancing your general education teaching repertoire with creative strategies to differentiate instruction and adapt curriculum for the benefit of ALL students. Our program is aligned with the National Association for Gifted Children Teacher Preparation Standards and with New York State Education Department requirements.

Gifted Education: Certification Track

Required Core (12 credits)

Optional Course (1 credit)

Course culminates in a project within the student’s practice.

LAI 515SEM - Action Research to Improve Teaching and Learning Credits: 1

Additional Requirements (0-3 credits)

Requirement waived if student has completed NYSED Students with Disabilities Requirement.

LAI 574SEM - Teaching the Exceptional Learner in the Regular Education Classroom Credits: 1 - 3

Total Credit Hours: 12-16

3.0 GPA required

Gifted Education: Non-Certification Track

Required Core (12 credits)

Optional Course (1 credit)

Course culminates in a project within the student’s practice.

LAI 515SEM - Action Research to Improve Teaching and Learning Credits: 1

Total Credit Hours: 12-13

3.0 GPA required

Instruction Method

Online (100 percent of the degree requirements can be fulfilled online)

Full/Part Time Options

Part Time

Credits Required

12 to 16 Hours

Time-To-Degree

1 to 2 Years

Application Fee

$50

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.