Gifted and Talented Education, Certificate of Graduate Study

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This certificate is designed for educators who are interested in working with students who have gifts and talents, either in general education classrooms or in special resource programs. After completing the Gifted and Talented certificate, educators can apply through the state for an endorsement in Gifted and Talented Education. All gifted and talented courses are taught on a summer only two-year rotation cycle, which can be found on the Special Education website.

Program Requirements

Total Required Credits: 12

Required Course (3 credits)

SED 550 - Teaching Students who are Gifted in the Regular Classroom

Three electives, resulting in 9 credits, selected from the following:

Or other gifted courses approved by the Maine Department of Education and the academic advisor