Gifted Education, GC

The Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education is designed to provide a documented path of coursework and record of enrollment for current K-12 educators seeking the 18 semester hours of graduate-level courses in gifted education to meet the requirements for the Academically Gifted Add-On Endorsement (or certification) from the Louisiana Department of Education.

This graduate certificate program is intended to be an additional credential or enhancement, not a substitute for a graduate degree. Toward this end, the certificate may be pursued in conjunction with a graduate degree program in an area of education. All 18 hours of the program are transferable to the Special Education: Gifted, MEd degree provided students earn a grade of B or better in each course and are completed within the time limits required by the Graduate School.

Students completing the program will earn a graduate certificate that appears on their permanent transcript. To receive the Academically Gifted Add-On Endorsement (or certification), students must apply directly to the Louisiana Department of Education upon completion of the program.