Certificate of Graduate Studies in Gifted & Talented Education for Teachers
The Certificate of Graduate Studies in Gifted & Talented Education for Teachers is an online program designed to help educators develop and deliver effective instructional opportunities for gifted and talented students in public and private schools. Coursework is taught from a Christian perspective.
- Complete 12-14 credit hours.
- Design effective curriculum, instruction and assessment activities that develop both the academic and character of students.
- Apply to the Virginia Department of Education to add the Gifted Endorsement to your teaching certificate.
This certificate may help advance your career in teaching and administration by equipping you as an expert in your field.
To learn more about this program, please complete the Request Information form on this page.
2020-21 Semester Check-In Deadlines:
All new students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.
| Session | Semester Check-In | Session Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Session A | Friday, August 14 | Monday, August 24 |
| Session M | Friday, September 11 | Monday, September 21 |
| Session B | Friday, October 16 | Monday, October 26 |
| Session C | Tuesday, January 5 | Monday, January 11 |
| Session T | Friday, January 29 | Monday, February 8 |
| Session D | Friday, March 5 | Monday, March 15 |
| Session E | Friday, April 30 | Monday, May 10 |
| Session F | Friday, June 11 | Monday, June 21 |
Application Process – CGS in Gifted & Talented Education for Teachers
- Submit your online application. Please apply for Graduate level, then choose Online, Desired Program: Certificate of Graduate Studies in Education, Major: Gifted & Talented Education for Teachers Certificate. Indicate the term you want to begin the course and Part-time.
- Pay your $25 nonrefundable application fee by check or money order mailed to Regent University, Enrollment Support Services, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464.
- Provide your unofficial college transcripts. We require an official transcript indicating successful completion of a bachelor’s degree program. Regent has partnered with DocuSign to offer a secure, electronic way for your previous college transcripts to be delivered on your behalf once you have registered for your first semester.
If you have an unofficial copy of your college transcripts, please email those to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: EDU Certificate Application Pieces.
If you are an international student, or you earned college credit at non-US institutions, please submit your transcripts for a third-party course-by-course evaluation. Learn more and find recommended agencies.
- Complete your admissions questionnaire. In lieu of the previously required writing sample, please complete a brief admissions questionnaire based on your professional goals and interests. This should only take a few minutes to complete but please answer the questions completely and thoughtfully. This gives us a better opportunity to get to know you and align your objectives with our programs. Once completed, it will be sent directly to an admissions counselor who will be in touch with you right away to help complete the rest of your application.
| Certificate | Cost per Credit Hour | Total Credits | Tuition Cost for Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate in the Law & Higher Education | $200 | 9 | $1,800 |
| Certificate of Graduate Studies in Autism | $200 | 12 | $2,400 |
| Certificate of Graduate Studies in Christian Education | $200 | 9 | $1,800 |
| Certificate of Graduate Studies in eLearning Design | $200 | 10 | $2,000 |
| Certificate of Graduate Studies in Gifted & Talented Education for Teachers | $200 | 12-14 | $2,400-$2,800 |
| Certificate of Graduate Studies in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) | $200 | 10 | $2,000 |
| Certificate of Graduate Studies in TESOL – Adult Education-Collegiate | $200 | 15-18 | $3,000-$3,600 |
| Certificate of Graduate Studies in TESOL – K-12 | $200 | 15 | $3,000 |
| Post-Master's Certificate in Advancing Leadership (CAL) | $200 | 9 | $1,800 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $600 |
| Library Orientation | $50 (one-time) |
| Certificate | Cost per Credit Hour | Total Credits | Tuition Cost for Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate in the Law & Higher Education | $200 | 9 | $1,800 |
| Certificate of Graduate Studies in Autism | $200 | 12 | $2,400 |
| Certificate of Graduate Studies in Christian Education | $200 | 9 | $1,800 |
| Certificate of Graduate Studies in eLearning Design | $200 | 10 | $2,000 |
| Certificate of Graduate Studies in Gifted & Talented Education for Teachers | $200 | 12-14 | $2,400-$2,800 |
| Certificate of Graduate Studies in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) | $200 | 10 | $2,000 |
| Certificate of Graduate Studies in TESOL – Adult Education-Collegiate | $200 | 15-18 | $3,000-$3,600 |
| Certificate of Graduate Studies in TESOL – K-12 | $200 | 15 | $3,000 |
| Post-Master's Certificate in Advancing Leadership (CAL) | $200 | 9 | $1,800 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $550 |
| Library Orientation | $50 (one-time) |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.
Estimated Cost of Attendance: View the estimated cost of attendance to see an example of the total cost of tuition and fees.