Gifted And Talented Certification Online
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100% online,* 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total
Next Start Date
May 13, 2024
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

Help Gifted Students Reach Their Full Potential with a Gifted Education Certificate

Liberty’s online Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education can help equip you to help exceptional students learn, grow, and thrive in school. Throughout this program, you can study best practices for identifying and mentoring children with advanced intellectual and creative abilities. You can also learn how to create gifted education programs that meet the needs of students and their schools.

Partner with us and prepare to serve as an advocate for gifted and talented students of all ages.

*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.

**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, at Instructional Coordinators, 2020 (viewed online June 22, 2021). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.

Potential Career Options with a Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education

Our gifted education certificate can help you prepare for several career paths. Depending on your current knowledge, education level, and experience, there are many different positions that could benefit from our accredited certificate:

  • Educational consultant
  • Educational policy developer
  • Gifted curriculum director
  • Gifted education teacher
  • Instructional coordinator

The skills that you gain from our certificate in gifted education can be an asset in many other aspects of the education world as you pursue positions of added responsibility. Additionally, the credits from this certificate may transfer directly into the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction – Gifted Education. Take the next step towards your personal and professional goals with a gifted education certificate from Liberty University.

Additional education or training may be required for some jobs or occupations. Conferral of a certificate does not guarantee job placement.


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Why Choose Liberty’s Gifted and Talented Education Program Online?

The Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education is offered 100% online, and the courses have no set login times. The best part? You can complete this program in just 1-2 semesters! We provide a fast, flexible path to graduation that lets you achieve your academic goals without uprooting your personal or professional life.

In this program, you can study under professors who have years of experience working in education. With their guidance, you can learn how to help gifted students succeed. Our graduate certificate is an excellent alternative to a full-length master’s program, allowing you to further your education while saving time and money!

Pursue an Add-On Gifted and Talented Endorsement Online

Do you already have an initial teaching license? If so, this certificate can help you pursue an add-on endorsement in gifted education! Completing an online gifted endorsement program may help increase your marketability and professional expertise.

Upon successful completion of Liberty University’s Virginia state-approved Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education program, you may apply for the add-on endorsement in another state through reciprocity, which may or may not result in additional requirements based on your state’s Department of Education regulations.

Please visit the School of Education Graduate Certificate Programs page for more information about pursuing a gifted education endorsement online at Liberty.


What Will You Learn in Our Gifted and Talented Certificate Online Courses?

Our gifted education curriculum is based on leading research and biblical principles. You can receive specialized training in the theory and practice of gifted learning. With this knowledge, you can prepare to identify gifted learners at an early age and help meet their unique social, emotional, and academic needs.

Learn how to foster a productive learning environment for your students. In Liberty’s online education classes, you can learn how to secure funding and resources for your school’s gifted education program, as well as organize, oversee, and assess the program’s effectiveness. This certificate also explores strategies for teaching gifted students and developing a rigorous curriculum that challenges their minds.

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Highlights of Liberty’s Gifted and Talented Program Online

  • We are recognized by multiple institutions for our academic quality, affordability, and accessibility. Our commitment to excellence also helped us rank in the top 10% of Niche.com’s best online schools in America. Earning your online certificate from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • Your success is our success, which is why we’re committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years — and counting.
  • Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
  • Our online classes are only 8 weeks long, with 8 different start dates offered each year and no set login times.
  • If you are a licensed teacher, this certificate can help you pursue an add-on endorsement in gifted education.
  • This program can equip you to pursue a related master’s degree, such as Liberty’s M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction – Gifted Education.
  • If you’re a full-time parent or professional, we provide the flexibility you need to continue your education.

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Military Benefits for Liberty’s Online Gifted Education Courses

Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.

As a thank-you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering the following benefits:

  • Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)

Admission Requirements for the Gifted and Talented Teacher Certificate Program

A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with a 2.0 or above GPA is required for admission in good standing. Please visit our admission requirements page for more detailed admissions-related information.

All applicants must submit the following:

  • Admission application
  • Application fee*
  • Official college transcripts**
  • Proof of English proficiency (for applicants whose native language is other than English)

*There is no upfront application fee; however, a deferred $50 application fee will be assessed during Financial Check-In. This fee is waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses — documentation verifying military status is required.

**Please note: You cannot be accepted into this program until Liberty has your official transcripts.