Education for the Gifted and Talented Certificate
There is a nonrefundable application fee of $50 to declare candidacy in this program.
Learn more about the Education for the Gifted and Talented (GATE) Certificate program.
Education for the Gifted and Talented Certificate
Teaching the gifted and talented presents unique challenges and rewards. The UCR Extension Education for the Gifted and Talented Certificate Program is offered to help teachers meet state educational training requirements for teaching GATE students and to keep teachers informed about recent research and curriculum development in the field.
Participants in the program will explore:
- Identification and evaluation of the gifted student
- Differentiated Instruction
- Learning styles
- Approaches to curriculum differentiation
- Strategies to working with gifted learners in the regular classroom
- Mentoring the gifted student
- Teaching Critical Thinking
- Multiple intelligences
- Social and Emotional Needs
As an added benefit, collaboration between UCR Extension and the Graduate School of Education (GSOE) at UCR allows up to nine quarter units of credit from the GATE Certificate Program to be applied toward a Master of Education with an emphasis in Equity and Diversity through the GSOE at UCR. The choice is yours! Take it a step further and really enhance your educational experience by pursuing a Master of Education.
Who Can Benefit?
This program is designed for teachers who currently work with gifted and talented students, or who are interested in working with GATE students.
Course Schedule
Completion Information
Completion Requirements
To earn the certificate, students must successfully complete (grade B or better) a total of 15 units: 12 required units and three elective units.
Completion Time
The program can typically be completed in one to two years.
Cost
The cost for the certificate program is approximately $2,600. This does not include textbooks or materials unless otherwise noted.
Transfer Credit
No transfer credit from other institutions is permitted. However, applicable courses taken through UCR Extension prior to enrollment may be counted toward the certificate.
Instructors
Instructor Opportunities
Interested in becoming an instructor at UCR Extension? Find out how.
Additional Information
Textbook Information
If a textbook is required, information is provided in the course listing when scheduled, on the confirmation you receive after enrolling, or by e-mail for an online class.
Contact Information
Donna Saldin
(951) 827-1669
gate@ucx.ucr.edu
