Endorsement in Gifted Education

Program Description:

The Gifted and Talented Endorsement requires twelve graduate hours. The program can be part of a Master's program, a Rank II, or a Rank I as well as a separate endorsement.

Discipline: Gifted Education

Program: http://www.wku.edu/gifted/

Program contact Person:

Name: Dr. Julia Roberts
Email: julia.roberts@wku.edu

Admission Requirements:

Must be admitted to the University Graduate Studies and have a teaching certificate. For more information about admissions, please see http://www.wku.edu/graduate/

Internet access and an active e-mail account are required for this program.

Fees:

Student will pay application fees to the University.

Tuition:

The student will pay tuition in accordance with the current University rate.

Academic Application Forms:

Online Form: http://www.wku.edu/graduate/

Program Begins:

Fall Term

Program Length:

This program can be completed in one year with a total of 12 graduate hours.

Courses in Program:

Currently or to be available via Online and KYVU: 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. The experience is provided on the campus of Western Kentucky University during the last two weeks of June.

Synchronous Activity Requirements:

Students will complete most of their program in their home regions.

Credits Needed to Graduate:

12 graduate hours

Credential Awarded:

The Endorsement in Gifted Education.

By Institution:

Western Kentucky University

Accreditation:

Accredited by the Southern Conference Association of Colleges and Schools

Residency Requirements:

None

The Online website may not reflect recent changes to this program. For OFFICIAL information about Western Kentucky University's programs of study, please refer to the most current admissions catalog.