Gifted, Creative, and Talented Studies

Inspiring Scholars, Educators, and Caregivers to Equitably Discover, Develop, and Nurture Interests, Creativity, Talents, and Abilities Among Diverse Youth  

Purdue’s Gifted, Creative, and Talented (GCT) Studies faculty deliver world-renowned graduate programs focused on the discovery, study, and development of human potential. With graduates across the globe, our prestigious doctoral program produces top scholars and leaders who influence theory and practice in our field. For current K-12 teachers and administrators, we offer an online graduate certificate (non-licensure) in Gifted, Creative, and Talented Studies. Finally, we offer a pathway to licensure or certification for undergraduate education majors. We are affiliated with Purdue’s Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute (GER2I), where academic enrichment programs for youth, outreach, research, diversity initiatives, and professional development complement our academic programs. 

Degrees Offered

PhD in Gifted Education

MSEd in Gifted Education

Gifted, Creative, and Talented Studies Graduate Certificate (non-licensure)

This program does not lead to licensure in the state of Indiana or elsewhere. Contact the College of Education Office of Teacher Education and Licensure (OTEL) at licensure@purdue.edu before continuing with program application if you have questions regarding licensure.

Faculty & Staff

Our award-winning Educational Psychology & Research Methodology faculty have received grants, conducted interdisciplinary research and “wrote the books” on learning and teaching. See our faculty and their research projects at the following link: 

Clinical Assistant Professor

Program Manager

Director

Associate Director