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G/T Endorsement

The Center for Gifted Studies and Talent Development is housed in the Teachers College at Ball State University. It was created in 1994 to identify, promote, and develop giftedness; conduct research for the purposes of improving programs for, and creating a better understanding of, the needs of gifted and talented individuals; provide professional development programs for all who work with gifted and talented individuals; and make information about all aspects of the gifted and talented more accessible. The Center prepares teachers to meet the academic needs of gifted students both within and outside the regular classroom by offering courses leading to an endorsement in Gifted and Talented Education.

The basic requirement for a GT Endorsement is 15 graduate hours of coursework (5 classes). The course “Education of Gifted Children” (SPCED 520) is a prerequisite of the course “Identification & Evaluation of Gifted & Talented Students” (SPCED 621). An elective choice of “Counseling Gifted & Talented Students” (CPSY 675) or “Creative Thinking” (EDPSY 611) is available. However, both courses (CPSY 675 and EDPSY 611) are required if you hold a professional license. Most coursework is available at the Teachers College on the Ball State University campus, although a few courses are offered off-site in Indianapolis, or via Internet (See 1999 BSU Class Schedule below).

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BSU Class Schedule

Fall 2000
EDPSY/SPCED 520: Education of Gifted Children (3 credits) Instructor: Cheryll Adams, Ph.D.	Aug 24 - Dec 14	3:30 - 6:30 PM, Thrusday
SPRING 2001
EDPSY/SPCED 621: Identification & Evaluation of Gifted & Talented Students (3 credits) Instructor: Cheryll Adams, Ph.D.	Jan 10 - May 2	3:00 - 6:00 PM Wednesday

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How to Enroll

Graduate School Application:

All registrants must have a GRADUATE SCHOOL APPLICATION on file with the Graduate School. If you have not registered for a course at Ball State you will need to apply and provide the following documentation:

• A transcript from your undergraduate university.
• A copy of your undergraduate diploma.
• A $15.00 application fee is required for all applicants who have never been a Ball State student. For previous Ball State students, the application fee is waived.

For more information, call Graduate Admissions at (765) 285-1286. To pursue an endorsement, you must also request an evaluation by the Educational License Office at (765) 285-1168.

Ball State University Course Registration:

Once you have provided the appropriate paperwork to the Graduate School, you may register for courses for the endorsement through the Registrar’s Office at (76) 285-1286. All summer classes will be held at Ball State University, with the exception of the EDPSY 611 course, which will be held at Belzer Middle School, Lawrence Township (in Indianapolis).

Advanced registration begins February 15 for summer classes and March 29 for Fall classes. If you register during this period, an invoice will be mailed to you and may be paid by mail. Delayed registration will be assessed a $50 late fee during the first week that classes begin.
Please register early to make sure that the class will run. Classes not meeting minimum enrollment requirements one week prior to the start of class will be canceled. If minimum enrollment is attained, registration will be kept open in accordance with University policy.

Distance Education Courses:

The class for Fall 1999 (EDEL657 / EDSEC 668) is a course that will be offered through Distance Education. The registration process is completed through the School of Continuing Education and Public Office (765) 285-5753 after application to the graduate school. You may contact the office on the BSU campus or the two Indianapolis offices, listed below, to request a catalog for registration information, site information, and fees.

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For More Information

Center for Gifted Studies & Talent Development
Cheryll Adams, Ph.D.
Teachers College, Room 1006
Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-5390
cadams@bsu.edu

Graduate School (Registration)
Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-1286

Educational License Office (GT Endorsement)
Teachers College, Room 918
Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-1168

School of Continuing Education and Public Office (Distance Education)
Kathryn McCartney
Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-5753
(800) 872-0369, Ext 5753

Westfield In Hamilton County (Westfield High School)
Deborah Governor or Suzi Brown
18250 North Union Street
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 896-2841, Ext 7757

Lawrence Township in Indianapolis (McKenzie Career Center)
Deborah Governor or Nancy Day
7250 E, 75th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 598-1351

Summer Living, Housing & Residency Life
Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-8011

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