In 2006, the New York State Education Department approved our
12-credit program for the Gifted Certificate Extension.
The New York State Education Department now requires teachers to
pass the Gifted Content Specialty Test and to successfully complete
12 credits of graduate courses in gifted education in order to
qualify for the Gifted Certificate Extension. Teachers will need to
have this Extension in order to teach in designated gifted
classes.
The graduate program in Gifted Education at St. John’s
University is designed to provide educators with a solid background
of expertise in gifted education, enabling them to work effectively
with a diverse population of exceptionally capable learners, and to
take leadership roles in the field. In addition to satisfying New
York State requirements for the gifted certificate extension,
students may apply these credits toward an Advanced Certificate in
Instructional Leadership.
On local, state, and national levels, communities concerned with
education have a heightened awareness of the fact that human
resources are our most precious assets. It is becoming increasingly
clear that additional pedagogical knowledge, skills, and
experiences are required for teaching those with exceptionally
advanced learning needs.
In 2007, The School of Education at St. John’s University
established a Center for Gifted Education, with the mission of
building a vibrant, internationally recognized center of excellence
in urban gifted education.
It focuses on the urban context, incorporating rich cultural,
social, political, educational, and scientific resource
possibilities, and developing expertise in educating students from
a broad range of backgrounds.
*No federal aid is available for this
program
Program Coordinator:
Dr. Seokhee Cho
Associate Professor, Department of Administrative and Instructional
Leadership
St. John's University School of Education
Phone: (718) 990-1303 Fax: (718) 990-2091
chos1@stjohns.edu
Office of Graduate Admissions
The School of Education
8000 Utopia Parkway
Sullivan Hall, SB 9
Queens, NY 11439
(718) 990-2304
graded@stjohns.edu