Gifted/Talented Education Graduate Certificate

Degree Overview

Offered both online and on-campus, the graduate certificate in Gifted/Talented Education provides a solid background in identification, instruction and assessment of gifted and talented K-12 students. Courses from this 12-credit-hour certificate are useful for general educators looking to gain an understanding of how gifted/talented student needs can be met using the state supported Response to Intervention (RtI) model of instruction. This certificate can also be used as a foundation for earning a license/endorsement in Gifted/Talented Education.

Total Credit Requirements: 12 credit hours

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Program Requirements

Listed below are the required courses for completion of this degree at Regis University. Please note that recent course requirement updates may not be reflected in the list below and you should contact an enrollment counselor at 800.944.7667 for recent changes and updates.

This degree program requires 12.00 credit hours for completion. Please contact your advisor or the Office of Enrollment Services at 303.458.4126.

Course Descriptions

How to Apply

Materials Needed for Application and Admission

Applicants seeking a graduate academic certificate from the College for Professional Studies must possess a baccalaureate degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university.

• Application: Completed application form
• Application fee: $75.00 non-refundable application fee (waived for Regis University graduates)
• Submit official transcripts from each previously attended U.S. regionally accredited college or university.
  
  Official transcript must be sent directly from your previously attended schools to the CPS Admission Office.
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.75 from previously attended colleges and universities
• Critical analysis essay
• Current résumé
• One recommendation form from a principal, colleague or supervisor who knows your work in a professional setting (observation form not needed)
• Copy of current teaching license or a fingerprint card**
• Additional admission requirements apply to international students who are non-U.S. citizens
• Please remember: Applications that are incomplete and/or missing information will NOT be processed
• Once registered in your first course, a $90 Task Stream fee will be applied toward your tuition. This fee is eligible for financial aid. Task Stream creates a webfolio where all evaluations, projects, papers and field hours are tracked in once place, which can be provided as a link to principals when you apply for teaching positions.

**To request a fingerprint card email teapp@regis.edu and provide your name and address. You can be fingerprinted at your local police or sheriff's department (call for hours of operation and fees). Enclose the card along with a money order or cashier's check for $39.50 made out to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and mail to Office of Admissions, Regis University, College for Professional Studies, 3333 Regis Blvd., P-28, Denver, CO 80221.

Application Deadlines*

*Your application file including all requirements, documents and fees, must be completed by the application deadline.

Tuition

Classroom Tuition by Credit Hour
2012 -2013 Academic Year

Online Tuition by Credit Hour
2012 -2013 Academic Year