What does it mean to be "gifted"? How are teaching strategies for gifted students different from effective practice relevant for all students? What unique socio-emotional needs of gifted students should be considered in counseling? How can we generate creative productivity in gifted students? These questions will be addressed throughout the graduate certificate program in Gifted Education.

Courses in the program provide participants with cutting-edge professional preparedness in accordance with NCATE and the National Association for Gifted Children standards for gifted education. Credits earned in the program fulfill the educational requirements necessary to apply for a Florida teaching certificate endorsement in gifted education. In addition, these credits can be applied toward the master's degree program in Curriculum and Instruction. Applicants must have a valid teaching certificate or graduate degree. Training provided by local school districts does not qualify for course credit within the program. To learn more, visit the certificate program website at: http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~gifted.

Required Courses Total Credit Hours: 15
All courses are available in a Web-based format.

EGI 6051 Understanding the Gifted/Talented Student
EGI 6245 Program Planning and Methodology of Gifted/Talented Students
EGI 6246 Education of Special Populations of Gifted Students
EGI 6305 Theory and Development of Creativity
SDS 6426 Guidance and Counseling of Gifted/Talented Individuals

For information contact:
Gillian Eriksson, Ph.D., Instructor
College of Education
407-823-6493
isluti@mail.ucf.edu