Online Gifted Education Graduate Certificate
Arizona State University's gifted education graduate certificate teaches you how to identify and serve highly capable students and create the conditions needed for success in advanced learning. Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, school psychologist, behavior analyst or family member, completing a gifted education certification online will prepare you to provide valuable and relevant support to talented children.
Quick facts
Next start date: 08/21/2025
Total classes: 5
Weeks per class: 7.5
Total credit hours: 15
What is a gifted education graduate certificate?

Will my diploma say 'online'?
No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”
Gifted education certification courses
The core and elective courses in this gifted education training certificate provide a common foundation for all students looking to advance in the field, along with the opportunity to dive deeper into an area of particular interest. Courses may include:
What can I do with a gifted education certificate?
With a gifted education certification, credentialed teachers can seek opportunities in honors classrooms, and administrators can apply for roles as coordinators for gifted students. Additionally, support staff can learn to better understand high-performing students. Potential career paths include, but aren’t limited to:
Distinguished and accomplished educators
The Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation faculty draws from a range of academic disciplines including cognitive science, psychology and economics. They seek to answer questions about the process of learning, teaching practices and effects of education policy. Our faculty is also committed to connecting research to schools and other learning environments. They ensure teacher and leadership preparation programs combine scholarly rigor with practical application.
Distinguished and accomplished educators
The Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation faculty draws from a range of academic disciplines including cognitive science, psychology and economics. They seek to answer questions about the process of learning, teaching practices and effects of education policy. Our faculty is also committed to connecting research to schools and other learning environments. They ensure teacher and leadership preparation programs combine scholarly rigor with practical application.
How to apply
Applicants to the graduate certificate in gifted education program must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation.
Join one of the best colleges of education in the nation
Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation brings people and ideas together to increase the capabilities of educators and the performance of education systems. Our university has been recognized with peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report.
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Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.
Tuition calculator
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.