COMPLETE YOUR GT CERTIFICATE COURSES IN ONE SUMMER (MAY INTERSESSION; SUMMER I, SUMMER II)
The 15-hour Graduate Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education prepares candidates to teach students with gifts and talents and to complete their licensure in Gifted and Talented education. The program was developed to meet performance standards of Arkansas Teaching Standards (InTASC) and National Association for Gifted Children-Council for Exceptional Children (NAGC-CEC) Teacher Preparation Standards in Gifted Education.
While we welcome any out of state candidates, completion of any program, other than an initial licensure program, may not lead to licensure or endorsement in Arkansas or in the state in which you reside. It is your responsibility to check with your state’s department of education to determine if the license or endorsement requirements are met through the program of study. If you are a potential out of state candidate, please contact the program coordinator directly.
The Teacher Opportunity Program (TOP) offers tuition reimbursement grants to Arkansas teachers and administrators. Teachers and administrators may apply for reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses paid for up to six (6) college credit hours completed for each academic year, not to exceed $3000.
State Department of Education Contacts
The site below provides the contact information for the Departments of Education in each U.S. state and territory. Contact your state’s department of education for specific licensing requirements for your state.
www2.ed.gov/about/contacts/state/index.html
Prospective students can apply to the GATE program at any time during the year. As an applicant for admission, students must present evidence of their ability to participate successfully in a graduate-level academic endeavor. To be considered, applicants must meet the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School and complete all necessary files. Admission to the Graduate School is based upon the following requirements:
- Online application
- Graduate School application fee
- Transcripts from all institutions attended
- Health Records
For more information, please visit the Graduate School website.
Admission to the GATE program is based upon the following requirements:
- Current and Valid Teaching License
- Two letters of recommendation from professional supervisors
- Completion of this form by your school administrator
Important Note: Candidates must pass the state-designated Praxis examination(s) to add the gifted and talented license to existing Arkansas teaching licenses. Out-of-state students should check with their state-issuing teacher licensure agency to determine licensure eligibility and state-specific reciprocity rules and regulations.
Graduate School Information Request Form:
| Gifted and Talented Education: | Program Coordinator: | GATE Faculty: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mashburn 105 | Dr. Rachelle Miller | Dr. Nykela Jackson | |
| University of Central Arkansas | Phone: 501.852.0030 | Phone: 501.852.0920 | |
| 201 Donaghey Avenue Conway, AR 72035 | rgmiller@uca.edu | njackson@uca.edu | |
| Laura Marshall | |||
| Phone: 501.852.2964 | |||
| lmarshall@uca.edu |
Program of Study/ Required Courses
GATE 6353 Introduction to Gifted & Talented This course will explore the characteristics of the gifted, talented, and creative child in public schools. Emphasis is placed on (a) historical development of the field; (b) characteristics and identification; (c) programming options and models pertaining to the field of gifted education; and (d) educational programs and interventions.
GATE 6357 TRENDS AND ISSUES IN GIFTED EDUCATION Current trends and issues in gifted education including meeting the needs of creative students, talent development and innovation, and identifying and serving promising underrepresented groups are explored.
GATE 6355 Curriculum and Instruction for Gifted Learners This course teaches candidates how to design differentiated curricula and the strategies necessary to effectively provide appropriate experiences, materials, and environments conducive to optimum learning and development of the gifted and talented.
GATE 6358 Affective Strategies for the Gifted & Talented This course examines the strategies necessary to address the psycho-social needs related to personality, maturity, giftedness, and creativity. Concrete strategies for managing students’ emotional needs as well as appropriate experiences, materials, and environments conducive to optimum learning/development of the gifted and talented are provided.
GATE 6359 DESIGNING ASSESSMENT, IDENTIFICATION, AND EVALUATION PROTOCOL IN GIFTED PROGRAMS This course will provide educators and program coordinators with the tools to design appropriate gifted programming, including assessment and identification protocol and program evaluation, to meet the needs of students with gifts and talents. Guidelines for developing assessments to provide information to assist districts in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs for gifted and talented students will also be addressed.
GT Program Options
Master’s Degree – ASTL
Scholarship Opportunity:
Tommie Sue Anthony Scholarship Application