Degree Requirements

Towson University’s graduate certificate in Gifted and Creative Education aligns with all CEC-NAGC Teacher Preparation Standards in Gifted Education, InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards and Learning Progressions for Teachers 1.0, and ISTE Standards.

Signature assessments have been developed that are spread throughout the program’s coursework and measure student progress toward and mastery of these standards. The graduate certificate will require students to complete the following courses:

• GACE 601 — Introduction to Gifted Education and Talent Development (3)
• GACE 602 — Developing and Implementing Curriculum for the Gifted, Talented and Creative (3)
• GACE 603 — Models and Strategies for Teaching the Gifted, Talented and Creative (3)
• GACE 604 — Social and Emotional Development of Gifted and Creative Children (3)
• GACE 605 — Creativity and Problem Solving (3)
• GACE 710 — Internship (3)