Gifted, Creative, and Talented Studies

Inspiring Scholars, Educators, and Caregivers to Equitably Discover, Develop, and Nurture Interests, Creativity, Talents, and Abilities Among Diverse Youth  

Purdue’s Gifted, Creative, and Talented (GCT) Studies faculty deliver world-renowned graduate programs focused on the discovery, study, and development of human potential. With graduates across the globe, our prestigious doctoral program produces top scholars and leaders who influence theory and practice in our field. For K-12 teachers and administrators, we offer online certificate and licensure programs that can also be applied toward an online Master’s degree. Finally, we offer a pathway to licensure or certification for undergraduate education majors. We are affiliated with Purdue’s Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute (GER²I), where academic enrichment programs for youth, outreach, research, diversity initiatives, and professional development complement our academic programs.