Gifted and Talented Endorsement
University of Colorado – Colorado Springs
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Program Details

You can enhance your teaching methodologies in special education with the Gifted and Talented Endorsement from UCCS. This online certificate program requires a practicum for hands-on learning.

Besides studying gifted program leadership and foundations in gifted education, your online special and gifted education certificate program prepares you for the required GT Praxis test. Subjects you will study include such areas as:

  • The assessment and identification of gifted and talented students
  • Psychology of the gifted, including the emotional and social needs
  • Research-based strategies for teaching the gifted
  • Creativity in gifted education

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100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Colorado – Colorado Springs is accredited by:

Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.75 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Interview, Criminal Background Check, Occupational License

Additional Info

  • Requires a background check OR a teaching license
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