PROGRAM OF STUDY

Two classes are offered each semester, including summer, permitting students to complete the endorsement in two consecutive semesters. Courses are offered on a rotating basis. Students may enter the program during any semester and can complete the endorsement in a timely manner. The program follows a 15-week semester schedule for Spring and Fall Semester and a 7-week schedule for Summer Semester.

The following four courses are required for the endorsement as approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC):

Required courses:

 

 

PSYG 5610

Nature and Needs of Children Who are Talented and Gifted

3

PSYG 6600

Methods & Materials for Children Who Are Talented and Gifted

3

PSYG 6620

Curriculum for Children Who Are Talented and Gifted

3

PSYG 7600

Assessment of Children Who Are Talented and Gifted

3

TOTAL HOURS

 

12

*Please note all courses use the Desire2Learn online platform.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

PSYG 5610. Nature and Needs of Children Who Are Talented and Gifted. 3 hours
A course designed to give an overview of educational and behavioral characteristics of pupils who are talented and gifted. Includes diagnosis, referral, management, and educational practices.

PSYG 6600. Methods & Materials for Children Who Are Talented and Gifted. 3 hours.
A course covering the development of curriculum content and teaching materials for students identified as talented and gifted. Considerable time will be spent on organizing learning experiences and utilizing a variety of teaching methods.

PSYG 6620. Curriculum for Children Who Are Talented and Gifted. 3 hours.
This course provides a study of curriculum models, the types of curriculum needed for the Talented and Gifted, guidelines for developing curricular patterns which include subject or skill, core, interest, process, experiential bases of operations, and modular designs of community involvement. The course requirements include the development of curriculum of learning activities which will have greatest applicability and usability within the local school system.

PSYG 7600. Assessment of Children Who Are Talented and Gifted. 3 hours.
This course provides an introduction to tests unique to assessing the developmental level and the potential achievement of children with talents and gifts. Emphasis is placed on the use of these tests in planning and selecting curricular programs and activities.