Overview

University of Northern Colorado is designated as the primary institution for teacher education in the state of Colorado, and is the top-ranked university in the state for online graduate programs in education.

Key Features

98 percent of UNC’s Gifted and Talented program graduates pass the PLACE Endorsement exam on their first attempt.

UNC’s Special Education - Gifted Education Specialist Endorsement program is currently the only program of its kind in the western U.S. to receive the status of “Nationally Recognized Program” by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Gifted Learner: Nature and Needs
Emotional and Social Development of the Gifted and Talented
Program Strategies and Services for the Gifted and Talented
Creativity in Gifted Education
Assessment and Identification in Gifted Education
Highest Levels of Learning for the Gifted and Talented

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

33 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Greeley, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application for Admission.
Official transcripts from each college or university attended (including UNC). UNC currently requires a 3.0 minimum grade point average for regular admission to a graduate program.
Possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university or a comparable degree from a foreign institution.
Three letters of recommendation. Preferably, two of the three letters of recommendation will be from previous professors, but if that is not possible, then please make sure the letters of recommendation speak to your ability to perform well in a rigorous academic program. Please use the online format provided by ATCAS.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28321 USD / year

≈ 28321 USD / year
Out-of-State

28321 USD / year

≈ 28321 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16369 USD / year

≈ 16369 USD / year

Living costs

Greeley

United States

950 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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