May 29, 2024  
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

Gifted Education Advanced Certificate


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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


Optional Course (1 credit)


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

Additional Requirements (0-3 credits)


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

Total Credit Hours: 12-16


3.0 GPA required

 

Gifted Education: Non-Certification Track


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

Program Contact


Renad Aref
366 Baldy Hall
Buffalo, NY 14260
Email: gseinfo@buffalo.edu
Phone: 716-645-2110

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.

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