University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education 6 courses 12-16 total credits
Our advanced certificate program in gifted education is for you if you are interested in unlocking the potential and addressing the specific needs of high ability students of all backgrounds; in becoming a leader for gifted programming in your school or district; or in enhancing your general education teaching repertoire with creative strategies to differentiate instruction and adapt curriculum for the benefit of ALL students. Our program is aligned with the National Association for Gifted Children Teacher Preparation Standards and with New York State Education Department requirements.
| Total Credits | 12-16 credits |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LAI 800 | Identifying Characteristics and Needs of Gifted Learners (online course) | 3 |
| LAI 801 | Differentiate Instruction | 3 |
| LAI 802 | Identifying and Assessing Gifted and Talented Students (online course) | 3 |
| LAI 803 | Developing and Evaluating Curriculum for Gifted and Talented Learners (online course) | 3 |
| Total Required Core | 12 credits | |
Optional Course
Course culminates in a project within the student’s practice.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LAI 515 | Action Research to Improve Teaching and Learning | 1 |
| Total Optional Course | 1 credits | |
Additional Requirements
Requirement waived if student has completed NYSED Students with Disabilities Requirement.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LAI 574 | Teaching the Exceptional Learner in the Regular Education Classroom | 1-3 |
| Total Additional Requirements | 0-3 credits | |
Required Core
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LAI 800 | Identifying Characteristics and Needs of Gifted Learners (online course) | 3 |
| LAI 801 | Differentiate Instruction | 3 |
| LAI 802 | Identifying and Assessing Gifted and Talented Students (online course) | 3 |
| LAI 803 | Developing and Evaluating Curriculum for Gifted and Talented Learners (online course) | 3 |
| Total Required Core | 12 credits | |
Optional Course
Course culminates in a project within the student’s practice.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LAI 515 | Action Research to Improve Teaching and Learning | 1 |
| Total Optional Course | 1 credits | |
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