Introduction
Interested in adding a Gifted and Talented Endorsement to your South Carolina teaching certificate? We offer coursework to help get you there. The coursework for this endorsement is offered as graduate courses worth 3 graduate credit hours. Requirements for teachers of Gifted and Talented courses are specified in R. 43-220.
Individuals who wish to add Gifted and Talented to an existing certificate must meet the following requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree
- Initial or professional certificate at any level
- Specialized preparation (required courses); 3 graduate credit hours each
Course Offerings
| Required Topic | VirtualSC PD’s Course Title |
|---|---|
| Nature and Needs of Gifted and Talented Students | Nature and Needs: GT PD Endorsement for Educators |
| Introduction to Curriculum and Instruction for Gifted and Talented Student | Introduction to Curriculum and Instruction for Gifted and Talented Students: GT PD Endorsement for Educators |
Please note that Nature and Needs: GT PD Endorsement for Educators is a prerequisite for Introduction to Curriculum and Instruction for Gifted and Talented Students: GT PD Endorsement for Educators.