Talent development and gifted education

Although many Minnesota schools offer programs in "gifted and talented" education, very few have teachers with specific preparation in the field. This certificate will prepare educators to develop, implement, and supervise programs for gifted and talented students in schools and other settings.

Its focus is research-based and highlights the cognitive processes that underlie the special needs of gifted and talented students as well as the issues surrounding identification of students for such educational services.

Students in the certificate program will develop an awareness of the special needs of gifted learners, will understand the impact of that designation on the student and the student's consequent educational and emotional challenges, and will be able to synthesize their research on gifted and talented educational theory with direct student experiences.

Certificate in talent development and gifted education

Curriculum, tuition, and admission requirements

Department
Educational Psychology