Graduate Certificate – Gifted Education
AT A GLANCE | DESCRIPTION | FACULTY | PROGRAM PLAN | WHAT TO EXPECT | FAQ
This program addresses the needs of educators seeking Gifted and Talented Specialist certification and skills in areas such as curriculum, instruction, and assessment to meet the needs of academically talented students. Graduates become leaders able to support and advocate for gifted students.
Contact Us
Faculty Lead
Keri Guilbault, EdD
[email protected]
Academic Program Coordinator
Jennifer Fordham
443-927-0154
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Graduate Certificate – Gifted Education
At A Glance
Format
PART-TIME
Location
ONLINE
Credits
18
Start Term
FALL
SPRING
Completion Time
1–3 Years
Application Deadline
ROLLING – Applications will be accepted until one month before the start of the semester.
Application requirements and deadlines
| Graduate Certificate: Gifted Education | ||
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment: | Part-Time | |
| Start Terms: | Fall and Spring | |
| Application Deadline: | Rolling – Applications will be accepted until one month before the start of the semester. Completed applications received after the posted deadline will be reviewed based on program space availability. | |
| Pre-Requisite: | Applicants are required to hold state-approved teacher certification to be admitted to the program, have at least three years of teaching experience, and be currently employed in a school district or an accredited independent school, preferably working with or with access to gifted or advanced learners. In addition, applicants who are are seeking the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Gifted and Talented Specialist certification must also hold a master’s degree. Please refer to the MSDE COMAR rule website for more information. | |
| Application Requirements: | Online application form | |
| $80.00 application fee | ||
| Resume/CV | ||
| Essay: A 500-word essay discussing the reasons you wish to pursue a degree at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on your long-term goals and how your academic program will complement those goals. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses in your academic background, as well as any additional comments that will assist in evaluating your application materials. Essays should be submitted in a typed format on a separate sheet of paper. | ||
| Two letters of recommendation | ||
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
| International Applicants: | Note: This program is delivered in a fully online format and does not offer F-1 or J-1 visa sponsorship for international students. Please visit the International Student Admissions webpage for additional application requirements. | |
Tuition and fees
Click here for more information on tuition and fees. Tuition and fees are subject to change for ensuing academic years, and will be updated on the School of Education website accordingly.
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The ability to explore my passions and continue to grow as an advocate for gifted students is an invaluable component of the gifted education program! I am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn alongside passionate colleagues, peers, and mentors who encouraged and inspired me throughout my time in the program.
Emily Delinski, MS ’22
National Association for Gifted Children Master’s Award Winner
Graduate Certificate – Gifted Education
Program Description
The Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education is designed to address the needs of current educators seeking Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Gifted and Talented Specialist certification and additional knowledge and skills in areas such as curriculum, instruction, and assessment to meet the needs of academically talented students. Faculty members are affiliated with the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, the world leader in gifted education since 1979. CTY is a nonprofit dedicated to identifying and developing the talents of academically advanced pre-college students around the world.
This certificate program provides an 18-credit sequence designed specifically for classroom and resource teachers working directly with gifted students. Candidates study the foundations of gifted education and the characteristics of gifted learners, and hone their knowledge and skills in areas such as curriculum, instruction, and assessment to meet the needs of these academically talented students.
Graduates understand the factors that inform the identification and support of K–12 gifted students and help them advance their professional skills in creating safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environments that support the social, emotional, and cognitive needs of talented students. Graduates become more reflective leaders able to support and advocate for gifted students through collaboration with families and colleagues, sharing of community resources, and ongoing professional development.
Graduate Certificate – Gifted Education
CORE FACULTY
Keri Guilbault
Jonathan Plucker
Graduate Certificate – Gifted Education
PROGRAM PLAN
The program provides an 18-credit sequence of courses designed specifically for classroom and resource teachers who are working with gifted students. Candidates will study the foundations of gifted education and characteristics of gifted learners, and hone their knowledge and skills in areas such as curriculum, instruction, and assessment to meet the needs of academically talented students in their classrooms. As part of the program, candidates will observe gifted students and design and present lessons that are appropriate for gifted students’ cognitive and affective needs.
Coursework
Requirement Courses (18 credits hours)
885.501 The Gifted Learner
885.512 Twice Exceptional Learners
885.604 Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted
885.505 Creativity in Education
885.510 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Advanced Learners
885.820 Practicum in Gifted Education and Talent Development*
*Note: All candidates employed in Maryland who are seeking Gifted and Talented Education Specialist certification from the Maryland State Department of Education will undertake a semester-long practicum experience as the culminating course of their program. Candidates who are employed in other states outside of Maryland will take an online 3-credit course in place of the practicum course in consultation with their faculty adviser.
Year plan
Sample Plan Beginning in Fall:
Fall Semester: Year 1
885.501 The Gifted Learner
Spring Semester: Year 1
885.604 Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Summer Semester: Year 1
885.505 Creativity in Education
Fall Semester: Year 2
885.512 Twice Exceptional Learners
Spring Semester: Year 2
885.510 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Advanced Learners
885.820 Practicum in Gifted Education and Talent Development
Sample Plan Beginning in Spring:
Spring Semester Year 1
885.501 The Gifted Learner
885.604 Social and Emotional Needs of the Gifted
Summer Semester Year 1:
885.505 Creativity in Education
Fall Semester, Year 2:
885.512 Twice Exceptional Learners
Spring Semester, Year 2:
885.510 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Advanced Learners
885.820 Practicum in Gifted Education and Talent Development
Course Information
Course descriptions, locations, and availability
Graduate Certificate – Gifted Education
WHAT TO EXPECT
Goals
The objectives of the program are to prepare students who are able to:
- Understand the diverse factors that inform the identification and support of K–12 gifted students.
- Create safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environments that support the social, emotional, and cognitive learning needs of diverse groups of gifted K–12 students.
- Use assessments to identify gifted and talented students, assess their progress and modify interventions accordingly, and provide summative data on their accomplishments.
- Be reflective, ethical professionals who support and advocate for gifted K–12 students through collaboration with families and colleagues, use of community resources, and ongoing professional learning.
Certification
The program is recognized by the Maryland State Department of Education as meeting the requirements for Gifted and Talented Specialist certification in Maryland.
All candidates employed in Maryland who are seeking Gifted and Talented Education Specialist certification from MSDE will undertake a semester-long practicum experience as the culminating course of their program. Candidates who are employed in other states outside of Maryland will take an online 3-credit Research in Gifted Education and Talent Development course in place of the practicum course.
Graduate Certificate – Gifted Education
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I have to be a certified teacher/current teacher to enroll and participate in the program?
If you want to receive Maryland state certification, you need to be a current teacher or a teacher with 27 months of teaching experience when you complete the program. For this reason, we generally require applicants to the certificate program to be current teachers, but master’s applicants who are not interested in Maryland state certification do not need to be teachers, certified or otherwise.
Can I take it entirely online?
Yes, this graduate certificate is offered in a fully online format.
I’m working full time and can’t do an internship. How does practicum work?
Many of the students in the program teach full-time, and they do the practicum work in their own classroom. Students who are not pursuing state certification can substitute an alternative course for the practicum experience.
Who teaches the courses?
Prof. Guilbault and Prof. Plucker teach the majority of the courses, but we also utilize highly experience adjuncts with terminal degrees, considerable expertise, and national reputations to teach some of the courses.
Graduate Certificate – Gifted Education
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURE
In accordance with U.S. Department of Education regulations, the JHU School of Education is required to disclose select information for all Title IV eligible gainful employment (GE) programs. To see the most recent data available for this GE program, please view the attached disclosure.
Gainful Employment Disclosure – 2019
Program Name: Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Gifted Education
This program is designed to be completed in 12 months.
This program will cost $15,882 (if taken face-to-face) or $17,250 (if taken fully online) if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $ [XX,XXX] of debt.
Too few graduates to report median debt.
Program meets licensure requirements in the following States: Maryland
For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/.
STATE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION FOR ONLINE STUDENTS
Students should be aware of additional state-specific information for online programs.
State Authorization Disclosure Regarding Educational Prerequisites
Federal regulations require Johns Hopkins to disclose to students considering enrollment or enrolled in this program whether or not it meets educational prerequisites for licensure or certification by state.
Educational prerequisites for professional licensure or certification
Program meets licensure requirements in the following States: Maryland. Maryland has a licensure agreement that provides for reciprocity with Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia, Vermont. The licensure agreement provides for reciprocity with conditions in the following states: Colorado, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana, Nevada, North Carolina, Wyoming, Wisconsin, Virginia, Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Utah and Washington.
*Meets requirements, but students must also have a master’s degree and 27 months experience.
AT A GLANCE | DESCRIPTION | FACULTY | PROGRAM PLAN | WHAT TO EXPECT | FAQ