Earn your supplemental endorsement in High Ability Education (K-12) online.
Wayne State offers a non-degree endorsement in High Ability Education (PK-12). A high ability learner is a student whose ability is more advanced than that of their peers. This specialized High Ability Education endorsement equips you to meet the unique needs of gifted and high ability learners. By pursuing this endorsement, you gain a deeper understanding of differentiated instruction, tailored strategies for fostering social, emotional, and intellectual growth, and effective methods for nurturing the talents of high ability learners. This endorsement not only enhances your professional versatility but also helps you design and evaluate high ability programs. A High Ability Education endorsement not only sets you apart in the competitive landscape of education but also reflects your commitment to maximizing the potential of every student, preparing them for success in an increasingly complex and dynamic world.
Fast facts
- Credit hours: 18
- Schools: Education and Behavioral Sciences
- Departments: Educational Foundations and Leadership
Courses for the High Ability Education PK-12 endorsement
- SPD 510 Introduction to High Ability Learners (3)
- SPD 600 Supporting the Social, Emotional, and Guidance Needs of the High Ability Learners (3)
- SPD 605 Identification and Assessment of High Ability Learners (3)
- SPD 612 Curriculum Design and Methods for High Ability Learners (3)
- SPD 622 Program Design for High Ability Learners (3)
- SPD 633 Practicum in High Ability Learners (3)
Licensure/certification
Wayne State's High Ability Education supplemental endorsement for graduate students is designed to prepare you for initial teacher licensure/certification in Nebraska. It has not been determined if this program meets requirements for all other states. If you are planning to pursue professional licensure or certification in a state other than Nebraska, it is strongly recommended that you contact the appropriate licensing entity in that state to seek information and guidance regarding licensure or certification requirements before beginning an academic program.
Related programs
- Special Education (Master of Science in Education)
- Cross-Curriculuar Education (Master of Science in Education)
