Make your mark on the gifted population; enroll in our program to meet the state educational training requirements for teaching GATE students. Enhance your skills in curriculum development and learn techniques to foster the unique talents and learning capacities of GATE students.

The perks of this program go beyond the certificate. Take it to the next level by applying up to nine quarter units from the program toward a Master of Education with an emphasis in Equity and Diversity through the Graduate School of Education at UCR. Not only will you advance your professional career goals, you can immediately apply what you learn in the classroom to enrich the learning experience for your GATE students by cultivating those crucial high-level skills.

Designed For

Teachers who currently work with gifted and talented students, or who are interested in working with GATE students.

What You'll Learn

  • Identification and evaluation of the gifted student
  • Methods for encouraging the progress of GATE students
  • Approaches to enrich curriculum development
  • Techniques to apply critical thinking skills across content areas
  • Social and emotional needs

What You Can Do With This Certificate

Teaching positions are available in both public and private schools.

Earning the Certificate

Prior to enrolling, please ensure that you meet the following minimum requirements:

  1. Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution
  2. Preliminary Teacher Credential

Masters Pathway

Transfer up to 9 units to earn a Master's degree.

  1. School: UCR Graduate School of Education
  2. Location: Riverside, CA
  3. Program: Master's in Education (emphasis in Diversity and Equality)
  4. Transferable units: 9 units are transferable from the GATE Certificate

Additional Details

Application

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