Gifted and Talented Endorsement

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Degree offered at: Available Online

The 12-hour post-graduate endorsement program in gifted education is intended to give educators the opportunity to obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to develop, implement, and direct programs in the education of gifted and talented students.

All courses are offered in an online format. The gifted and talented education endorsement involves three courses, each one paired with an additional one hour practicum, to be taken over three graduate terms. Each practicum involves collaboration with regional gifted education practitioners, coordinators, and instructors.

The gifted endorsement program may be taken independently or as a specialty within the Teacher Leader or School Improvement programs.

Program Admissions

Cap 5 Admission

Copy of valid Teacher’s Certificate

Official Transcript(s)

Cumulative GPA 2.75 or 3.0 on last 30 hours

Disposition Recommendation (self)

KY Code of Ethics

Character & Fitness

Diversity Survey

Curriculum Contract/Guide Sheet

Cap 6 Continuation

GPA (minimum 3.0)

Credit Hours Completed (9 earned hours for ESL Endorsement only)

Disposition Recommendation (Faculty)

Cap 7 Completion/Exit

Transcript Review; GPA (minimum 3.0)

Two Disposition Recommendations (self and faculty)

CA-1 Form Completed and Attached

Application for Additional Credentials

Clinical Hours (30)

Gifted Student Service Project

Case Study

Unit

Praxis II (code 5358) (157 passing score)

Requirements:

GTE 520 - Introduction to Gifted Education Credits: 3
GTE 525 - Curriculum and Instruction in Gifted and Talented Credits: 3
GTE 530 - Psychology of the Gifted Credits: 3
GTE 535 - Gifted Education Practicum Credits: 3