Add a Gifted & Talented License to an instructional license
Develop an understanding of the cognitive, affective, and social characteristics of gifted & talented learners
Learn to differentiate curriculum and instruction, enhance thinking skills, and facilitate the social and affective development of high ability students
COURSE OF STUDY
• 15 to 18 credit hours of course work in gifted education
Required courses (all are 3 credit courses):
EDPS 540Y - Gifted, Creative, and Talented Children
EDPS 542Y - Curriculum and Program Development in Gifted Education
EDPS 545Y - Social and Affective Development of Gifted Students
EDPS 695Y - Practicum in Gifted Education - EDPS 540Y, 542Y, 545Y are all prerequisites
One (or two for individuals requiring 18 credits) elective(s):
EDPS 543, 544, 590, 591, 631, and others (SEMESTERS VARY)
These courses can be applied to a Masters in Educational Psychology degree at Purdue University.
ONLINE COURSE REGISTRATION INFORMATION
For information on online course registration contact: Dennis L. McElhoe, Ph.D., Associate Director of Continuing Education, Distance Learning Courses. dlmcelhoe@purdue.edu , 765-494-1434
ON CAMPUS COURSE REGISTRATION INFORMATION
For information on the Gifted and Talented Licensure process or on-campus courses contact: Rebecca L. Mann, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Educational Studies. rlmann@purdue.edu, 765-494-7243
The Indiana Department of Education offera a partial tuition reimbursement on a first come, first served basis to qualified applicants. Information and application at http://www.doe.state.in.us/exceptional/gt/.
Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity university.
