Gifted Education Extension - Advanced Certificate

Admission Requirements

1. NYS teacher certification and a minimum of 15 credits of graduate study (master’s degree preferred) in education for a specific school population, with at least one course in human development (including child or adolescent development).
2. A GPA of at least 3.5 in graduate courses.
3. Two letters of recommendation from appropriate professional or academic sources.

Progress Standards

1. Minimum GPA for Retention - Graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to remain at Hunter College. Students whose grades fall below this standard are required to raise their GPAs to at least 3.0 within one semester.
2. No F in the first two semesters—students who receive a grade of F(WU) in any course in the first two semesters will not be allowed to continue in the program.
3. Progress holds due to Incomplete Grades - Students with two or more INs will not be allowed to register for any courses.
4. Key Course Performance Standards
   • Students must receive a grade of at least a B in certain key program courses. (to be determined by programs, labeled in CUNY First, and noted in the catalog)
   • Students who receive a grade of F/WU in certain key program courses may not continue in the program (to be determined by programs, labeled in CUNY First, and noted in the catalog).

Course of Study

Academic Plan

GIFTD-AC

Total Credits

12

• SPED 75300 - Understanding and Identifying Gifted Learners: Individual and Developmental Diversity
• SPED 75400 - Differentiating Curriculum for Gifted and Talented Learners
• SPED 75500 - Assessment and Instruction for Diversely Gifted Learners
• SPED 75600 - Professional Discourse and Leadership in Gifted Education

Exit Requirements

1. An overall GPA of 3.0.
2. No course grade below B.
3. Maintain a valid and appropriate NYS certification.
4. Complete the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshop.