Academically and Intellectually Gifted Certification
Program Highlights & Benefits
Upon completion, you are recommended for AIG Certification
Focuses on theoretical foundations and practical applications of teacher leadership
Affordable tuition
No special computer skills required, user friendly format
For
Current school teachers who wish to add on the Academically/Intellectually Gifted Education (AIG) Add-on Licensure Certification by completing non-degree, graduate level coursework.
What You Learn
The AIG Add-on Licensure Certification includes 12 semester hours focusing on theoretical foundations and practical applications of giftedness.
How You Learn
Fully Online: You will log into Blackboard to complete assignments, participate in online discussions, and complete group activities. While there are no face-to-face meetings, some of the activities may include chats, discussion boards, recorded and/or live webinars, and various web links for viewing. Your classes will operate in Blackboard and each semester’s final projects will be submitted in an electronic portfolio in Taskstream. Upon full acceptance to the online program you will be required to complete online certification to verify your proficiency in an online environment.
Career Outcomes
Upon completion of the two 6-credit hour courses, students will be recommended for AIG licensure. Students receiving AIG licensure can implement AIG strategies into their classroom instruction, support other teachers within a (site or district) in the planning and implementation of AIG strategies through coaching and modeling, and/or collaborate with their respective district in the planning and implementation of the AIG curriculum.
Prerequisites
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50. Three years of teaching experience is strongly recommended, though not required for admission. Upon successful completion of the program, candidates will be recommended for licensure in North Carolina.
Note: Candidates residing outside North Carolina should contact their state’s Department of Education to confirm reciprocity and determine any additional licensure requirements.
Degree Requirements
| Course | Title | Hours |
| First Semester | ||
| MTCI 691 | Philosophy, History and Methodology of Curriculum and Instruction for Teacher Leaders-Academically/Intellectually Gifted Education | 6 |
| Second Semester | ||
| MTCI 692 | Leading Differentiation Strategies for Diverse Populations | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 | |
Please Note:
This is not an official schedule and your cohort may take these courses in a different order.
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