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Gifted, Creative, and Talented Studies
Graduate Certificate (non-licensure)
Courses
Courses
Purdue’s curriculum and instruction program equips you with advanced skills and experiences in evaluating, creating, and teaching curriculum. As a graduate, you’ll be able to understand, conduct and communicate research to your colleagues, local policymakers, administrators and the community to create successful learning opportunities for your students.
Careers
Career Outlook
This program prepares you to work with educators, administrators, parents, and advocates in identifying and developing the strengths of all children and youth; to ensure their learning environments are academically challenging while balancing their healthy social, emotional, and behavioral development; and to continually monitor their progress and achievement as part of their personalized education plans. This certificate is appropriate for anyone interested in developing the academic talents and interests of children and youth to maximize their potential, including
Job Titles
- Administrator
- K-12 Teacher, including ELL and Special Education Teacher
- Early Childhood Educator
- Child Care Service Personnel
- Autism Center Personnel
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Center Personnel
Admissions
Admissions
The program reviews applications for two start terms a year: fall and summer.
Deadlines to submit a completed graduate application and all required materials:
- Fall: August 1
- Summer: May 1
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Cost
Cost
The Gifted, Creative, and Talented Graduate Certificate Program is affordable and competitive in cost.
| Tuition* | Indiana Resident | Non-Indiana Resident |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $450 | $580 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | 12 |
| Estimated Tuition Costs** | $5,400 | $6,960 |
Additional Information
*The program is billed per credit hour; depending on the number of credit hours will determine your per semester cost. Total Estimated Tuition Cost is based on the total required credit hours. Tuition costs are subject to increase based on approval by the Purdue University Trustees.
*Textbooks and course materials are not included
*Faculty and staff fee remissions are not valid with this program.
**The cost of attending Purdue varies depending on where you choose to live, enrollment in a specific program or college, food and travel expenses, and other variables. The Office of the Bursar website shows estimated costs for the current aid year for students by semester and academic year. These amounts are used in determining a student’s estimated eligibility for financial aid. You can also use our tuition calculator to estimate tuition costs.
Licensure
Licensure Information
This program does not lead to nor result in an educator license within or outside the State of Indiana. For licensure inquiries contact the College of Education, Office of Teacher Education and Licensure (OTEL).
testimonial
I have appreciated the excellent feedback and opportunities for practical application in my own classroom, and I know my students have benefitted from my deeper understanding of their diverse needs and how to implement best practices on their behalf.
Ellen Good
Instructional Coach
program FACULTY
Learn From the Experts
Our faculty are nationally recognized and have the ability to work personally with students to individualize their plan of study to meet personal career interests and goals. These faculty will oversee the intensive coursework required.
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