- Applications to the Ph.D. program are generally due December 1 for the upcoming year's fall admission.
- Dr. Joseph Renzulli participates in a GCT@UConn (a.k.a., Three Summers) seminar.
- Dr. Sally Reis carries the mace during graduation.
- Dr. Del Siegle directs the National Center for Research on Gifted Education. Dr. Siegle is also director of the Renzulli Center.
- Dr. Catherine Little leads a discussion at a National Association for Gifted Children's Board of Director's retreat. Dr. Little is president elect of NAGC.
- Dr. James Kaufman is a world-renowned experts on creativity and a professor in our Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent Development program at UConn.
- Ph.D. graduates Chris Amspaugh and Katy Field with their advisors Del Siegle and Catherine Little.
- Ph.D. graduates and faculty
- Female Ph.D. graduates of the Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent Development program have a tradition of wearing red shoes to the graduation ceremony.
- Three Summers students attending the May graduation at Storrs.
- After completing their comprehensive exam, Three Summers students traditionally paint the UConn Rock.
- Each year Confratute attracts educators from around the world to learn about the Schoolwide Enrichment Model.
The Giftedness, Creativity and Talent Development Program at the University of Connecticut offers multiple pathways for interested graduate students to pursue advanced-level courses. Students have opportunities to gain in-depth knowledge about identifying and serving students for special programs and services to develop their gifts and talents. Students can also pursue research in the area of creativity and innovation. The program is housed in the Department of Educational Psychology, which offers a graduate certificate, master of arts, sixth-year certificate, and doctor of philosophy programs in gifted and talented education.
Recent News
- Virtual Open HouseLearn more about our graduate programs in Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent Development! We will hold a virtual open house on October 27, 2021, at 8 pm EDT. Please contact catherine.little@uconn.edu for information and login links.Posted on October 18, 2021
- Spring 2021 Enrollment InformationClick here for information from the graduate school about Spring 2021 enrollment.Posted on January 11, 2021
- UConn team at NAGC ConferenceFaculty, staff, and students from UConn’s Renzulli Center for Creativity, Gifted Education, and Talent Development will present at the 2019 conference of the National Association for Gifted Children. Click below for a schedule of presentations from team members and our collaborators on our projects. NAGC_SchedulePosted on October 31, 2019
- UConn Gifted Education Receives $5 million for researchRead UConn Today storyPosted on October 11, 2019
- James Kaufman Profiled by Rice Magazine on CreativityRead the article here: Dr. Kaufman on CreavityPosted on May 16, 2019