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Formerly Gifted and Talented License

Purpose

• Add High Ability Education to instructional license
• Develop of skills for those who will lead or teach in programs for gifted and talented students
• Understand the cognitive, affective, and social characteristics of gifted and talented learners in different talent domains
• Learn to differentiate curriculum and instruction

  Course of Study

  • 12 credit hours of course work in gifted education. Required courses (all are 3 credit courses):
    • EDPS 540 - Gifted, Creative, and Talented Children
    • EDPS 542 - Curriculum and Program Development in Gifted Education (Prerequisite: EDPS 540)
    • EDPS 545 - Social and Affective Development of Gifted Students (or EDPS 541 for individuals who complete it prior to June 2007)
    • EDPS 695- Practicum in Gifted Education (Prerequisites: EDPS 540, 542, and 545)
    • Students may take any combination of on campus and online courses to fulfill licensure requirements.
    • Courses are taught by GERI faculty and approved instructors.
    • There is no specific timeline for completion of the courses.

  Licensure Evaluation

  The College of Education Office of Professional Preparation and Licensure (OPPL) handles professional education licensure for Purdue University. All High Ability Education licensure students should request an OPPL evaluation as soon as possible in their High Ability Education licensure program by contacting OPPL and asking to be sent an Evaluation Request Form for the gifted and talented licensure program. On question #12 on this form, check "High Ability Education". The one-time evaluation fee is $35. All candidates who register with OPPL will be placed on the GERI summer and field courses mailing lists so they will receive timely information about future course offerings.

  Licensure Program Application

  The procedure for applying to the licensure program depends on whether you (a) hold a teacher's license and wish to add this area to your license, (b) are seeking a masters degree in addition to completing these licensure requirements, or (c) are currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in teacher education. Students who fall under (a) and (b) should contact the College of Education Office of Graduate Studies, while undergraduates should see their academic advisors.

  Licensure Program Application

  LICENSURE-ONLY CANDIDATES: Applicants with a valid teaching license need to complete a graduate school application for licensure as early as possible in their program. Indicate on the application form that you want to pursue the High Ability licensure and work with Dr. Rebecca Mann. Your application must be accompanied by a $55 application fee, and two official transcripts from all universities attended. NOTE: If you have previously been accepted as a licensure candidate but have not taken courses on the Purdue campus for three sessions, you will need to complete a renewal application prior to registering for classes and pay an additional $55 application fee.

  MASTERS DEGREE CANDIDATES: Applicants who plan to work toward both licensure and masters degree in gifted education must take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and submit a complete graduate application (be sure to click on "Masters Degree" inthe drop down box, under enrollment objectove on the electronic application form). This application includes a $55 application fee, official GRE test scores, two official transcripts from all universities attended. a 300-500 word statement of purpose, and three completed recommendation forms. Indicate on the application that you are interested in gifted education and want to work with Dr. Marcia Gentry.

  UNDERGRADUATE CANDIDATES: Undergraduates may begin the GT licensure program in the summer following their sophmore year, providing that they are officially classified as a semester 5 student by the university. All of the licensure courses with 500 numbers are open to undergraduates except the Practicum in Gifted Education (EDPS 695G). University regulations specify that 500 level courses taken by undergraduates when they are classified as semester 5 or 6 must be placed on an undergraduate plan of study. However, 500 level courses taken by undergraduates when they are classified as semester 7 or 8 can be either placed in the undergraduate plan of study OR reserved for graduate credit by completing FORM 350 (Academic Record Change), providing the student has a GPA of 3.0 at the time they register. Form 350 must be completed prior to the first day of class. To receive graduate credit, undergraduate students must earn an A or B in the class. Undergraduate GT licensure candidates are encouraged to apply to the Graduate School as a licensure candidate as described above in (a).

  he ideal progression for a teacher education student who wishes to begin working on High Ability licensure as an undergraduate is shown below:

  	FALL	SPRING	SUMMER
  Junior Year	-	-	EDPS540 & 545
  SENIOR YEAR	-	STUDENT TEACHING	EDPS 542
  1st YEAR OF TEACHING	-	EDPS 695	-

  For Additional Information

  The advisor for all licensure candidates is Dr. Rebecca Mann, Professor and Co-DIrector of the Gifted Education Resource Institute. If you have questions about your High Ability licensure program, please contact Dr. Paul at kayerspaul@purdue.edu.  If you want to register for the High Ability licensure classes, please contact the COE grad office for on-campus courses, and the Office of Continuing Education for on-line courses.

  Distance Education Office
  STEW G-33
  765-494-2746
  mlread@purdue.edu

  Office of Professional Preparation & Licensure
  BRNG 3299
  765-494-5486
  licensure@purdue.edu

  College of Education Graduate Office
  BRNG 6104
  765-494-2345
  education-gradoffice@purdue.edu