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.
In this exploding age of information, it is the objective of the library faculty to prepare graduates to be on the cutting edge of information technology. Information literacy is the ability to effectively access information for problem solving and decision-making; thus, the knowledge and abilities you glean from this course will open doors to lifelong learning. It is imperative for graduate study research. Since the information learned in this course is a vital foundation for all other coursework, its completion is required within the first semester of study. The course takes approximately ten hours to complete.
2022-23 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 12 | Monday, August 22 |
| Session M | Friday, September 9 | Monday, September 19 |
| Session B | Friday, October 14 | Monday, October 24 |
| Session C | Wednesday, January 4 | Monday, January 9 |
| Session T | Friday, January 27 | Monday, February 6 |
| Session D | Friday, March 3 | Monday, March 13 |
| Session E | Friday, April 28 | Monday, May 8 |
| Session F | Friday, June 9 | Monday, June 19 |
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.
- 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 | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Total Credits | Tuition Cost for Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate in the Law & Higher Education | $250 | 9 | $2,250 |
| Certificate of Graduate Studies in Autism | $250 | 12 | $3,000 |
| Certificate of Graduate Studies in Christian Education | $250 | 9 | $2,250 |
| Certificate of Graduate Studies in eLearning Design | $250 | 10 | $2,500 |
| Certificate of Graduate Studies in Gifted & Talented Education for Teachers | $250 | 12-14 | $3,000-$3,500 |
| Certificate of Graduate Studies in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) | $250 | 10 | $2,500 |
| Certificate of Graduate Studies in TESOL – Adult Education-Collegiate | $250 | 15-18 | $3,750-$4,500 |
| Certificate of Graduate Studies in TESOL – K-12 | $250 | 15 | $3,750 |
| Post-Master's Certificate in Advancing Leadership (CAL) | $250 | 9 | $2,250 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $650 |
| Library Orientation | $50 (one-time) |
| Certificate | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Total Credits | Tuition Cost for Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | $650 |
| 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.
