MESSAGE
Masters of Education with Concentration on Gifted
The Master of Education in Gifted Education is designed to provide educators with skills and knowledge in current research, learning theory, and best practices to meet the needs of gifted and talented youth. Students have opportunities to gain in-depth knowledge through coursework and practicum experiences about identifying and serving students for special programs and effective instructional practices to develop their gifts and talents. Instructors emphasize activities and experiences that differentiate instruction to meet the needs of this population. Strategies and instructional models are used in planning for differentiated instruction.
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REQUIRED COURSES |
CREDIT HOURS |
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EDU 620 |
Teacher As Researcher |
3 |
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EDU 630 |
Historical/Philosophical Foundations of Education |
3 |
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EDU 640 |
Curricula Planning |
3 |
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EDU 651 |
The Gifted Child |
3 |
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EDU 652 |
Teaching the Gifted Child |
3 |
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EDU 653 |
Curricular Development for the Gifted |
3 |
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EDU 654 |
Trends and Issues in Gifted Education |
3 |
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EDU 655 |
Curriculum for Artistically and Creatively Gifted |
3 |
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EDU 690 Metacognition or EDU 625 Technology in Education or EDU 627 Performance Assessment (Select two) |
6 |
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TOTAL REQUIRED |
30 |
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