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- GIFTED
AND TALENTED
ENDORSEMENT
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What is it?
How do I apply?
What courses are required?
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What is it?
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Western Kentucky University offers a Gifted and Talented Endorsement, an actual endorsement on the teaching
certificate, that provides the opportunity to work directly with groups of gifted children K-12. Currently,
we are the only Kentucky institution that has offered the complete sequence annually since 1984. A
specialist in gifted education proves extremely valuable as a classroom teacher, a counselor, a gifted resource teacher, or an
administrator.
The endorsement is offered online and requires four classes. GTE 536 is offered in the Fall, GTE 537 is offered in the Spring, and PSY 432G and GTE 538 (Practicum) are offered in the Summer. GTE 538 is a two-week practicum, and is not offered online. Contact The Center for more information.
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How do I apply?
- Application to the Office of Graduate Studies and Research is foremost. Telephone: 270.745.2446 and
Fax: 270.745.6950.
- The Gifted and Talented Endorsement can be part of a Master's program, a Rank II, or a Rank I as
well as a separate endorsement. It is crucial to plan early in the program so that courses are taken
as needed. If an endorsement is specified, the advisor will be Dr. Julia Roberts, Director of the
Center for Gifted Studies: 270.745.6323.
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What courses are required?
- The Endorsement requires four three-hour courses:
- GTE 536 Nature and Needs of Gifted, Creative and Talented Students. 3 hours. Terminology, theories,
issues, and general approaches in educating gifted, creative, and talented young people.
- GTE 537 Curriculum, Strategies, and Materials for Gifted Students. 3 hours. The curriculum and the
learning environment in meeting the unique and advanced needs of gifted students. Strategies
particularly suitable for the gifted.
- PSY 432G Psychology of the Gifted and Creative. 3 hours. Identification of gifted children and adults
with emphasis on educational programs for the maximum development of giftedness.
- GTE 538 Practicum for Teachers of Gifted Students. 3 hours. Prerequisites: GTE 536, GTE 537, and
PSY 432G. Supervised experiences to integrate the knowledge and skills needed to plan, implement,
and evaluate effective learning experiences for gifted, creative, and talented students.
last updated 04.11.07
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