Advanced Studies in Gifted Education Certificate
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Students pursuing this certificate will explore the forms and manifestations of giftedness across student populations, focusing on culturally diverse, multilingual, twice exceptional, and traditionally defined gifted students.
Mason’s Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (ASTL) graduate certificate in gifted education provides advanced professional development for teachers of gifted students. It meets graduate standards set by the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).
Graduates of the certificate program earn a George Mason University Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education, and all gifted courses are approved to apply to the VA DOE Add-on Endorsement in Gifted Education.
Certificate Courses
- EDCI 621: Introduction to Gifted and Talented Learners (3 credits)
- EDCI 622: Curriculum and Instructional Strategies for Gifted Learners (3 credits)
- EDCI 623: Supporting the Social Emotional Needs of Gifted Learners (3 credits)
- EDCI 624: Advanced Assessment and Evaluation of Gifted Learners (3 credits)
Note:
EDCI 627: Advanced Practicum in Gifted Education (3 credits) is available for students to take to fulfill the teaching requirements of the VA DOE Add-on Endorsement application. However, one year of successful full-time teaching in an accredited public or non-public school may be accepted in lieu of the EDCI 627 practicum (VA Licensure Regulations for School Personnel, 1998) when applying to VA DOE for the Add-on Endorsement in Gifted Education.
[EDCI 621-624] are the four courses required for VA Gifted Education endorsement.
Students must earn a B- or higher in all coursework.
Total: 12 credits