Gifted, Talented Director Certificate Online
Arkansas State University's online Gifted, Talented Director Certificate is an 18-credit-hour, CAEP-accredited program completed in 12 months through accelerated online courses (7 weeks in fall and spring, 5 weeks in summer). Built for educators who already hold a master's degree and want Arkansas's Curriculum/Program Administrator license: Gifted, Talented Director — without completing another full degree — it prepares graduates to lead gifted and talented programs at the campus or district level.
Program Overview
What does A-State's online Gifted and Talented Director Certificate offer?
This certificate program is designed for not only Arkansas credentialed educators but also credentialed educators from other states who seek to acquire Curriculum Program Administrator license: Gifted, Talented Director. The program builds on previous degrees through our curriculum-intense courses and is designed to provide an accelerated, affordable route to obtaining an additional licensure.
For state program approvals, please refer to our State Authorization & Licensure Disclosures page.
In this program you will:
- Prepare to acquire an Arkansas Curriculum Program Administrator License: Gifted, Talented Director
- Demonstrate leadership skills and practices integral to school leadership
- Gain perspectives, skills and processes necessary for managing curriculum
- Review educational administration with the context of ethical and professional behavior as well as legal aspects of education
- Focus on school and community relations as well as aspects of teacher evaluation and supervision via emphasis on adult development, clinical supervision and evaluation processes
- Utilize an internship in an educational leadership setting
- Prepare to acquire an Arkansas Curriculum Program Administrator License: Gifted, Talented Director
- Demonstrate leadership skills and practices integral to school leadership
- Gain perspectives, skills and processes necessary for managing curriculum
- Review educational administration with the context of ethical and professional behavior as well as legal aspects of education
- Focus on school and community relations as well as aspects of teacher evaluation and supervision via emphasis on adult development, clinical supervision and evaluation processes
- Utilize an internship in an educational leadership setting
Career roles this program prepares you for:
- Gifted and Talented Program Director
- Curriculum/Program Administrator – Gifted Education
- District Gifted Coordinator
- Gifted Services Supervisor
- Gifted and Talented Program Director
- Curriculum/Program Administrator – Gifted Education
- District Gifted Coordinator
- Gifted Services Supervisor
Additional Documents
This program requires Watermark – Student Learning & Licensure (SL&L).
This program requires Watermark – Student Learning & Licensure (SL&L).
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This certificate is one of several paths into gifted education leadership. If you're weighing your options, explore the related programs below:
Accreditation
Licensure programs within A-State’s College of Education & Behavioral Science are accredited by CAEP.
Tuition
How much does the online Gifted, Talented Director Certificate cost?
Our Gifted, Talented Director Certificate online program offers the same affordable tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included. Tuition may be subject to change on a yearly basis.
Please note, certificate programs are not financial aid eligible.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
When can you start the online Gifted, Talented Director Certificate program?
Our Gifted, Talented Director Certificate online program is designed to be flexible and convenient for working professionals, featuring accelerated coursework and multiple start dates a year.
Please note that the internship course lasts a full semester and only starts in Fall 1 and Spring 1 of terms.
Please note Summer 1 and Summer 2 terms are 5 weeks in duration for this program.
| Term | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 1 | 8/19/26 | 8/5/26 | 8/5/26 | 8/17/26 | 8/17/26 | 10/2/26 |
| Fall 2 | 10/12/26 | 9/28/26 | 9/28/26 | 10/8/26 | 10/9/26 | 12/4/26 |
| Spring 1 | 1/11/27 | 12/28/26 | 12/28/26 | 1/7/27 | 1/8/27 | 2/26/27 |
| Spring 2 | 3/8/27 | 3/4/27 | 2/22/27 | 3/4/27 | 3/5/27 | 4/30/27 |
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Admissions
What are the admission requirements for the Gifted, Talented Director Certificate?
Students interested in this certificate program must have one year of teaching experience. Review the full admission requirements below.
Admission Requirements:
- Online application
- Master’s degree
- 1 year of teaching experience
- An education-related master's degree from an accredited institution
- One year of teaching experience
- Commitment from an appropriate professional who will function as your mentor during the degree program. View acceptable mentors (PDF).
- Teaching Certificate for Gifted and Talented
For further information concerning admissions, contact A-State Online Services at 866-881-3168, or email the Graduate Admission Coordinator.
If you have questions during that time, you can use our Self Service feature, which allows you to see when transcripts and teaching certificates reach our offices. When you receive your decision letter, it will provide instructions for enrolling yourself into the program and downloading the necessary software. If you have questions during this process, please call us at 866-621-8096.
Arkansas State University is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. In order to view detailed job placement and completion information on the programs offered by Arkansas State University, please visit www.state.tn.us/thec and click on the Authorized Institutions Data button.
While not required for admission, Teacher/Leader Effectiveness Credentials will be required prior to registering for your first course.
Submit all documents to:
P.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: [email protected]
For Non-US Postal Mail Overnight Delivery Only:
A-State Onlinec/o Central Receiving
2713 Pawnee St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Courses
What courses are in the Gifted, Talented Director Certificate curriculum?
Students in the Gifted, Talented Director Certificate online program must complete the following six courses (18 credit hours).
You can view your schedule of courses for this certificate through the Course Smartsheet:
View the AOS Course Smartsheet
How to Use the Course Smartsheet
Built for Arkansas Educators
Arkansas State University's Gifted, Talented Director Certificate is designed for Arkansas educators who already hold a master's degree and want the Curriculum/Program Administrator (G&T) license without completing another full degree. The 18-credit-hour program is completed entirely online in 12 months, with an embedded internship you can complete while continuing to work. For state authorization and Arkansas-specific licensure approval details, visit the State Authorization & Licensure Disclosures page.
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