Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education Gifted Minds, Gifted Futures
12
Credit Hours
100% online,* 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
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.
Why Choose Liberty’s Gifted and Talented Education Program Online?
The Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education is offered online, and the courses have no set login times. The best part? 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!
What Will You Study 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.
Potential Career Opportunities
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.
Required Courses
Certificate Information
- This online graduate certificate program falls under the School of Education.
- View our Graduate Education Course Guides (login required).
Certificate Completion Plan
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
Graduate Full Time | $565/Credit |
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Graduate Part Time | $615/Credit |
Military Graduate | $275/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information for the Gifted Teacher Certificate Program
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree with at least a 2.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Transcript Policies
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
Admissions Office Contact Information
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Lynchburg, VA 24515
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)*
- 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)
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a gifted teacher?
A gifted teacher is someone who teaches students with exceptional intellectual abilities. As a gifted education teacher, you can develop lessons and assignments that challenge bright students to be their best.
What is a gifted specialist?
After completing this certificate, you may want to pursue a career as a gifted specialist — someone who works with parents, teachers, and school administrators to ensure the needs of gifted students are being met.
What is the difference between an endorsement and a certification?
A certification is a license to teach. If you already have a teaching license, you can hone your skills in a particular area of education by pursuing an add-on endorsement. Find out how you can earn a gifted endorsement online through our Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education program!
Why do we need gifted education programs?
Gifted education programs are a vital part of elementary, middle, and high schools because some students need a more challenging education than the one offered in regular classrooms. As a gifted education teacher or specialist, you can help identify these students and develop learning experiences that allow them to thrive.
Is Liberty University accredited?
Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
How long are the courses in this program, and what are the scheduling options like?
Our online classes are only 8 weeks long, with 8 different start dates offered each year and no set login times.
What benefits are there if I am a licensed teacher?
If you are a licensed teacher, this certificate can help you pursue an add-on endorsement in gifted education.
Are there pathways to go from the certificate to the master’s program?
This program can equip you to pursue a related master’s degree, such as Liberty’s M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction – Gifted Education.
As a full-time parent or professional, how does this program accommodate my schedule and commitments?
If you’re a full-time parent or professional, we provide the flexibility you need to continue your education.
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