Center for Gifted Education & Professional Development
at Whitworth University

Through the Center for Gifted Education & Professional Development, Whitworth demonstrates its commitment to leadership in meeting the needs of education professionals.  As the only university in Washington offering the Specialty Endorsement in Teaching the Gifted, Whitworth provides teachers of gifted and talented students with cutting-edge training for immediate use in the classroom.

Online programs include a master of arts degree and a specialty endorsement. Both programs focus not just on teaching highly capable students, but on helping all students succeed in an integrated classroom. Candidates also have the option to complete both the master’s degree and the specialty endorsement at the same time. In addition, Whitworth’s Summer Institute for Professional Development offers a variety of short courses and seminars on the latest trends and research in education . 

• Whitworth quality: The highly regarded Whitworth School of Education has a long history of providing teacher education that embodies excellence not only in its faculty, but in the relevance and currency of its research-based curriculum.
  
  
• Accessibility: With online and on-campus options, Whitworth makes it possible for you to complete your educational goals, whether you live in Spokane or elsewhere in the state.
  
  
• Affordability: Compare the tuition costs of Whitworth’s Graduate Studies in Education programs with the cost at other universities and you will discover that Whitworth's competitive tuition rates keep professional education affordable.

Look closer. Whether you're planning to complete your master of arts degree or your specialty endorsement, Whitworth University offers an affordable, convenient, and high-quality option for you.