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Certificate in Academically & Intellectually Gifted at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen

The Academically & Intellectually Gifted is a Certificate degree offered by University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. The program is delivered online as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 1 year to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 23, 2026.

About Certificate in Academically & Intellectually Gifted

Enhance Your Skills

This program is designed for certified K-12 teachers and education leaders seeking to improve their knowledge and expertise in the field of gifted education. The program will prepare you to design and deliver effective programs and services for gifted and talented students. Program graduates will be able to design curriculum and programs, advocate for gifted students, and deliver instruction that meets the broad spectrum of exceptional needs of gifted and talented students.

Nationally recognized faculty with expertise in gifted education

Focus on the broad spectrum of gifted and talented students

Partnerships with local practicum mentors

Flexible online format designed to accommodate working professionals

Strong preparation for effective teaching and leadership

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Academically & Intellectually Gifted at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

Entry Requirements

Completed online application.
- Fall Deadline: April 1
- Spring Deadline: October 15
Non-refundable $80 application fee (check or money order in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank, payable to UNCW).
Official high school (secondary school) transcript, translated into English (translation must be certified).
Translated transcripts from institutions attended beyond secondary school.
- If the applicant wishes to receive academic credit, these transcripts (unless from a U.S. institution) must be evaluated by an accredited credential evaluation service. The applicant must choose a company that belongs to the National Association of Credential Evaluators (NACES).
TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or Pearson Test of English score unless:
- English is applicant's native language.
- Applicant has completed 2 college-level courses in English composition at a U.S. college or university with a grade of B or higher.
- A student successfully completes Level 4 in UNCW's ESL program.

English Requirements

PTEMin 54
IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Fee Information

Application Fee 80

How to Apply

Common Application: Application option 1 for future first-year students.

UNCW Application: Application option 3 for future first-year students and students enrolling in an online accelerated program such as RN to BSN or RRT to BSRT.

Certificate in Academically & Intellectually Gifted at University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)

United States of America, Aberdeen