Program Overview
This certificate in Gifted Education will prepare teacher candidates to facilitate or coordinate programs for gifted, talented, and creative students within Arkansas and other states. This licensure program certifies teachers for Gifted Education K-12.
$5,706
Total Tuition
Varies
Program Duration
18
Credit Hours
$5,706
Total Tuition
Varies
Program Duration
18
Credit Hours
As licensure requirements may change without notice, it is the responsibility of the student to confirm the requirements for licensure in his/her state as it applies to the participation in an out-of-state degree program.
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Tuition
Our Gifted, Talented, and Creative Teachers Certificate online program offers the same affordable tuition to all U.S. residents. All fees are included in the total tuition.
| Per Credit Hour | Per Course | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Resident Tuition | Required Fees | Total | U.S. Resident Tuition | Required Fees | Total |
| $277.00 | $40.00 | $317.00 | $831.00 | $120.00 | $951.00 |
Calendar
Our Gifted, Talented, and Creative Teachers Certificate online program is designed to be flexible and convenient for working professionals, featuring accelerated coursework and multiple start dates a year.
Next Start & Application Due Dates:
| Term | Length | Course Begin | Course End | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline | Last Day to Withdraw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2020 | 7wk | 10/19/2020 | 12/11/2020 | 10/05/2020 | 10/09/2020 | 10/15/2020 | 10/16/2020 | 11/27/2020 |
| Spring 2021 | 7 wk | 01/12/2021 | 02/26/2021 | 12/14/2020 | 12/16/2020 | 01/07/2021 | 01/08/2021 | 02/12/2021 |
| 7 wk | 03/08/2021 | 04/30/2021 | 02/22/2021 | 02/26/2021 | 03/04/2021 | 03/05/2021 | 04/16/2021 | |
| Summer 2021 | 5 wk | 06/01/2021 | 07/02/2021 | 05/17/2021 | 05/21/2021 | 05/27/2021 | 05/28/2021 | 06/18/2021 |
| 5 wk | 07/06/2021 | 08/06/2021 | 06/21/2021 | 06/25/2021 | 07/01/2021 | 07/02/2021 | 07/23/2021 | |
| Fall 2021 | 7wk | 08/24/2021 | 09/25/2021 | 08/09/2021 | 08/13/2021 | 08/19/2021 | 08/20/2021 | 09/25/2021 |
| 7 wk | 10/18/2021 | 11/27/2021 | 10/04/2021 | 10/08/2021 | 10/15/2021 | 10/15/2021 | 11/27/2021 |
Admissions
Students interested in this certificate program do not need any teaching expereince
- Have a Baccalaureate degree with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least a 2.75 on a 4.00 scale from an accredited institution
- Valid teaching certificate
- A written commitment from an educator who will function as your mentor during the degree program. Applicants should review the qualifications and responsibilities with their chosen mentor prior to having the mentor complete the Mentor Form.
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 866-621-8096.
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Additional Information
Submit all documents to:
A-State OnlineP.O. Box 2520
State University, AR 72467
Fax: 870-972-3548
Email: academicpartnerships@astate.edu
For Non-US Postal Mail Overnight Delivery Only:
Academic Partnershipsc/o Central Receiving
2713 Pawnee St.
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Courses
Students in the Gifted, Talented, and Creative Teachers Certificate online program must complete the following six courses (18 credit hours).
ELSE 5703: Identification, Nature, and Needs of the Gifted, Talented, and Creative
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
A comprehensive study of gifted, talented and creative learners including characteristics, identification procedures, appropriate educational services, and social needs of this population in a variety of educational settings.
ELSE 5713: Educational Procedures and Materials for the Gifted, Talented, and Creative
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Focus is on current theory and practice in planning educational programs for gifted, talented, and creative students.
ELSE 6433: Creativity
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Explores creativity as a meaningful curriculum effort for education of creative students with an emphasis is on the theoretical aspects of creative and productive thought and on the practical application of theory to foster creativity in the classroom.
ELSE 5723: Assessment for Programming in the Classroom
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Instruments will be reviewed and administered for the purpose of preliminary screening and identification in order to determine differentiated programming for the gifted, talented, and creative.
ELSE 6833: Practicum for Gifted, Talented, Creative (Internship)
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
Learning experiences are provided which incorporate skills in classroom organization, management, planning, and teaching in a field setting gifted, talented, and creative. Permission of program director required.
ELSE 6033: Affective Programming in the Classroom
Duration: 7 weeks | Credit Hours: 3
An in-depth study of the social and emotional needs of children who have diverse learning needs.
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