Equity and Advocacy in Gifted and Talented Education Certificate

Program Coordinator: Angela Novak (311 Speight Building; 252-328-6649; novaka17@ecu.edu)

The certificate prepares pre-service and in-service educators at the undergraduate level to be teacher-leaders and advocates for equity. Coursework provides a strong base in gifted and talented pedagogy, embedded with diversity, equity, belongingness, and social justice. Consideration is given issues of equity in race/ethnicity, exceptionality, place, economics, and identity within the context of gifted and talented education.

Eligibility for a teaching license is not required to pursue the ECU-granted Equity and Advocacy in Gifted and Talented Education Certificate. The certificate is open to any qualified undergraduate candidate interested in learning more about equitable gifted and talented education.

The successful completion of the four required courses (GIFT 4000, 4100, 4200, 4300) enables teachers that hold or are eligible for a North Carolina (NC) professional educator’s license to petition the NC Department of Public Instruction (DPI) for an AIG K-12 add-on to their license.

Successful completion requires a grade of C or higher in the four required courses.

The certificate requires 12 s.h. as follows:

Required courses:

Note:

With advance approval of the program coordinator, GIFT 4400 may be substituted for one of the required courses.

GIFT 4400 - Special Topics in Gifted and Talented Education: Trends in Equity and Advocacy

Admissions Information

This undergraduate certificate considers both degree-seeking and certificate-seeking students for admissions. To read more about ECU’s Certificate Requirements Policy, go to “Academic Requirements for Degrees, Certificates, and Minors” in the Academic Advisement, Progression and Support Services section of this catalog.

If you have questions about this certificate, please reach out to the program coordinator or director.

Licensure/Certification Requirements in North Carolina

The curriculum for all ECU Certificates, Degrees, and Minors have been designed to meet the licensure/certification requirements in North Carolina and prepare students to sit for licensure/certification exams in North Carolina. The various licensure boards in each state are responsible for setting requirements for licensure/certification in their state. Other states have their own requirements, and you’ll want to make sure your program meets criteria in your home state (or state where you intend to work) before you apply.