Program Overview

Gifted Education Endorsement Preparation - Non-Degree

Overview

The Gifted Education Endorsement Preparation program is designed to help you gain the expertise and experience necessary to work with gifted students. With this program, you'll learn about advanced teaching strategies and techniques, as well as how to develop individualized education plans that meet the needs of gifted students.

Admissions

• Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2.750 GPA on a 4.000-point scale
• Official transcript(s)
• Evidence of valid Resident Educator or Professional State of Ohio teaching license

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester: Rolling admissions
• Spring Semester: Rolling admissions
• Summer Term: Rolling admissions

Program Requirements

Endorsement Requirements

• EPSY 63531: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FOR GIFTED LEARNERS (3 credits)
• EPSY 63532: GIFTED PROGRAM DESIGN, ASSESSMENT AND ADMINISTRATION (3 credits)
• EPSY 63535: SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL ASPECTS OF THE GIFTED AND SPECIAL SUBPOPULATIONS (3 credits)
• EPSY 63540: NATURE AND NEEDS OF GIFTED (3 credits)
• EPSY 63545: INSTRUCTIONAL PROCESSES FOR GIFTED CHILDREN (3 credits)
• EPSY 64892: ADVANCED PRACTICUM: GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION (3 credits)

Minimum Total Credit Hours: 18

Progression Requirements

• Must maintain a minimum 3.000 overall GPA

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum Major GPA: N/A
• Minimum Overall GPA: 3.000

Licensure Information

Prior to program completion, the candidate must demonstrate proficiencies in the following areas (including but not limited to): data literacy and analysis; use of research and assessment data; leadership and collaboration; utilizing and supporting appropriate technology for the discipline; and application of professional dispositions, laws and policies, codes of ethics and professional standards appropriate to their field of specialization.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Describe gifted learners and their unique needs.
2. Identify and assess gifted students.
3. Describe and identify national, state and local guidelines and standards for gifted education.
4. Apply principles of human development, learning science, cognitive science and socio-cultural theories when developing and selecting educational approaches for gifted learners.
5. Identify best practices for maximizing learning, motivation and engagement for gifted students.

Residence Requirement Policy for Non-Degree Teacher Education Licensure/Endorsement Preparation Programs

• Non-degree licensure (initial and additional) and endorsement programs that are a total of 15 credits or above: Students must complete 60% of the coursework at Kent State University, including the course that addresses the CAEP A.1.1 Standard as designated by the program area.
• Non-degree licensure (initial and additional) and endorsement programs that are less than 15 total credits: Students must complete 100% of the coursework at Kent State University.
• Students are permitted 6 years to complete licensure programs and 4 years to complete endorsement programs at Kent State University.
• Coursework transferred from another university cannot be more than 6 years old at the time the licensure/endorsement program is completed.
• Students who do not meet the residence requirements will not be recommended for licensure by Kent State University.

Full Description

The Gifted Education Endorsement Preparation non-degree program will prepare students to obtain the Gifted Intervention Specialist (K-12) endorsement. Completion of the coursework is a prerequisite to being recommended by Kent State University for licensure, and licenses are granted by the Ohio Department of Education. Students in this program will learn about gifted learners, their unique needs, and the application of educational psychological principles to the education of gifted learners.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.