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UCSD Extension's Specialized Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education offers training for educators who want to teach and develop programs for gifted and talented students. The program meets training requirements for educators, counselors, psychologists, administrators, and others responsible for GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) program services.

The online program is designed for those new to gifted education and for experienced educators. The required coursework offers a comprehensive examination of characteristics and identification, curriculum differentiation, teaching strategies, and program development for gifted and talented students in an online setting. Several courses also feature investigation and study in such specialized areas as technology, serving the second-language gifted student, and underachievement.

Target Audience
The Specialized Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program is offered to help educators meet educational training requirements for teaching gifted and talented students and to keep educations informed about recent research and curriculum development in the field.

Industry Certification
In the State of California, certification in gifted and talented education is the exclusive purview of school districts and Universities. At the time of this writing, the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing does not approve programs in this area, nor does it issue authorizations or endorsements. The GATE certificate program at the University of California, San Diego Extension carefully adheres to established standards and best practices in gifted and talented education, including those supported by the California Association for the Gifted (CAG); Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG); and the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC).

The Program

# of courses required: 4
Total units: 12
Estimated cost: $1,600
Time to Complete: Candidates can complete in 3-6 months
Delivery: Online

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Courses

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Required Courses All four courses are required
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Teaching the Gifted and Talented: Differentiating the Curriculum
(EDUC-40099)

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Teaching the Gifted and Talented: Recognizing Individual Differences
(EDUC-40090)

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Strategies for Teaching the Gifted and Talented
(EDUC-40101)

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Program Development for the Gifted
(EDUC-40100)

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Electives 0 units required - for professinal development
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Differentiation System Design: District Initiatives
(EDUC-41382)

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Differentiation System Design: School Practices
(EDUC-41391)

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Differentiation System Design: Classroom Level
(EDUC-41429)

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Practicum in Gifted and Talented Education
(EDUC-41518)

4.50 units

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Next Steps Experience

Connect your classroom education with real-world experiences through a Next Steps Experience course. These courses allow students to gain hands-on experience by working closely with instructors and/or peers on real-world projects.

Enrich your understanding of Gifted and Talented Education and explore topics such as differentiating curriculum, recognizing individual differences, strategies for teaching the gifted, and program development for the gifted throughout the program.

Candidates are also encouraged to take a next step by taking advantage of our electives such as Practicum in Gifted and Talented Education. Candidates enrolled in this course will undertake supervised practice in a classroom that provides effective, balanced and comprehensive instruction with gifted and talented learners. During his/her tenure in the course, the candidate will provide regular updates on the experience and solicit feedback as well as work with an on-site mentor and the course instructor.

Admission

All teachers who wish to receive the Specialized Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) are required to:

(1)Enroll in the GATE certificate program.
(2)Pay the certificate fee.
(3)Complete all required online courses with a grade of "C" or better.
(4)Coursework must be completed within 5 years of beginning the program.

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There will be a $95 fee upon acceptance into the program

From the 'Apply Now' button, login to your student account, complete the online application, and pay the application fee if applicable. It is preferable that you create an account before proceeding if you have not already done so.

Candidates are encouraged to apply in the certificate program as early as possible to take advantage of program benefits. See Certificate FAQs for more information.

Contact

Education. Call 858-534-9286 or Email: unexeduc@ucsd.edu
Conditions for Admission

The required coursework offers a comprehensive examination of characteristics and identification, curriculum differentiation, teaching strategies, and program development for gifted and talented students in an online setting. Several courses also feature investigation and study in such specialized areas as technology, serving the second-language gifted student, and underachievement.

Complete the application and pay application fee.
Industry Requirements

The Specialized Certificate in Gifted & Talented Education (GATE) program is offered to help teacher meet educational training requirements for teaching gifted & talented students and to keep teachers informed about recent research and curriculum development in the field.

If you wish to take one of the GATE online courses for professional development without registering for the program, you may do so.