Endorsement Plan
Gifted and Talented
Would you like to teach children identified as gifted and talented? If you are a licensed Arkansas teacher, you can take online courses from the U of A to help you gain an endorsement in gifted and talented education from the Arkansas Department of Education.
Arkansas defines gifted and talented children and youth as those of high potential or ability whose learning characteristics and educational needs require qualitatively differentiated educational experiences and/or services.
The U of A offers 18 hours of online courses required by the Arkansas Department of Education for a licensure endorsement in gifted and talented education. Teachers apply to the U of A as non-degree-seeking students.
100%
Online
18
Credit Hours
6
Courses
GRE
Exempt
Course Schedule and Rotation
Start coursework any semester except spring of odd years. Those who apply for an endorsement from the state also are required to successfully complete Praxis 5358 - Gifted Education.
The College of Education and Health Professions provides the coursework needed for teachers to submit a request for endorsement from ADE. Details about other endorsement plans offered through the University of Arkansas are listed on the Teacher Education website.
| Tuition / credit hour | $437.54 |
| Fee / credit hour | |
|---|---|
| Library | $4.41 |
| Network & Data Systems | $12.10 |
| Off-campus | $30 |
| Online Facilities | $2 |
Tuition and fees per credit hour reflect fall 2023 rates for students studying completely online. If an online student takes a course on campus, tuition and fees will differ.
Endorsement programs are not eligible for financial aid
How to Apply
If you are not a current University of Arkansas student and want to take an online class or classes, you will need to apply for admission as a non-degree seeking student.
- Select the Graduate Admissions Application
- Select Start a New Application - see instructions below
- Create an account using personal e-mail at the bottom of the page
- Activate your account with the PIN sent to your e-mail.
- Click Start New Application at the bottom of the page
- Select the appropriate Application Type:
- Walton College of Business Graduate Application
- Non-degree Graduate School Application
- Graduate School Application
- Create an account using personal e-mail at the bottom of the page
- Start a Non-Degree Graduate School Application
- Under Term Information, select "Yes" to study primarily online as a non-degree seeking student.
