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Online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Gifted Education

Gifted education master’s programs develop the knowledge and abilities needed to create and shape interventions that support academically talented students. After earning the Master of Education in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in gifted education, you’ll be well-positioned to assist gifted learners in a variety of educational settings.

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Next start date: 08/22/2024

Total classes: 10

Weeks per class: 7.5

Total credit hours: 30

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Why earn a master’s degree concentration in gifted education online?

• Administrators.
• Behavior analysts.
• Early interventionists.
• Family members.
• School psychologists.
• Therapists.

Do gifted education teachers have to get a gifted education degree?

Will this degree certify me to be a gifted education teacher, does my gifted education graduate program concentration say 'online'.

No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.” That’s because ASU Online students learn from the same faculty and receive the same course content as in-person students receive.

Your concentration in gifted education will appear on both your diploma and transcripts.

Gifted education master’s program courses

The gifted education graduate program features small class sizes and skilled faculty with a deep knowledge of gifted learners. A central focus of the program is applying what you learn in your classes to formal and informal educational settings. You’ll learn how to address the specific needs of gifted learners and expand your knowledge of how to incorporate technology into gifted education instruction. Some courses available in this program include:

What can I do with a master’s degree concentration in gifted education?

The gifted education master’s program can prove useful for roles in a variety of educational settings. Teachers who have already earned their certification may be able to use this degree to advance their careers and start teaching in gifted or honors classrooms. This program also prepares you for jobs as a gifted coordinator and other administrative roles in education. Potential paths include:

Wide-ranging experience in the field of education

The faculty of Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College draws from a range of academic disciplines – including cognitive science, psychology and economics – to gain insight into important questions about the process of learning, the practice of teaching and the effects of education policy. The faculty is committed to connecting research to schools and other learning environments. Our teacher and leadership preparation programs combine scholarly rigor with practical application.

Gifted education admission requirements

Applicants to the Master of Education in curriculum and instruction program who wish to pursue a concentration in gifted education must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.

Application requirements

Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of a student's first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

All applicants must submit:

• Graduate admission application and application fee.
• Official transcripts.
• Personal statement.
• Three letters of recommendation.
• Up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume.

Additional application information

An applicant whose native language is not English (regardless of current residency) must provide proof of English proficiency.

The letters of recommendation should be from individuals who can speak to the applicant's potential for success in a graduate program.

The personal statement should describe the applicant's professional goals and how they align with this program.

GRE scores are not required for admission.

Promoting educational excellence for dedicated instructors

Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College brings people and ideas together to increase the capabilities of individual educators and the performance of education systems. According to U.S. News & World Report, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College is the only U.S. college of education to rank in the top 15 in both on-campus and online graduate education degrees.

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Learn How to Meet the Needs of Exceptional Students with a Master of Education in Gifted Education

Are you an education professional looking to advance your career? Do you want to help gifted students receive a rigorous, rewarding education? Are you passionate about equipping students of all ages for future success — both in school and in life?

If that sounds like you, Liberty’s online Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction – Gifted Education can help! Our program explores how to develop curricula and teaching strategies for students with advanced intellectual and creative abilities.

Throughout this program, you’ll learn how to identify and support gifted students, conduct educational research, and effectively implement technology in the classroom. Gifted and talented students need instructors and school leaders who understand their unique needs and are committed to helping them succeed. If you want to diversify your teaching strategies and become a specialist in this field, we can help you pursue your goals!

As a Christian university, Liberty recognizes the God-given uniqueness of every individual. We strive to equip educators who can adapt their instructional methods to help meet the needs of all types of students. Partner with us and prepare to make a difference in the world of education.

Upon successful completion of Liberty University’s Virginia state-approved Master of Education – Gifted Education program, you may apply for the add-on endorsement in another state through reciprocity, which may or may not result in additional requirements based on your state’s Department of Education regulations .

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Why Choose Liberty’s Online Master’s in Gifted Education Program?

Liberty University, a nonprofit institution of higher education, was founded in 1971. To this day, we remain one of the leading Christian universities in the nation. Liberty has also been a pioneer in distance education since 1985. A lot has changed since then, but our commitment to Training Champions for Christ has not. We seek to develop programs that help students lead with excellence and integrity in their chosen career field.

Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges ( SACSCOC ). You can be confident that our master’s degree in education has met rigorous academic standards and requirements.

Our MEd faculty have spent years teaching at all levels of education. They can help you develop the expertise needed to pursue educational leadership roles both inside and outside the classroom. Liberty’s professors are also firmly rooted in the Christian faith, so you can know that you’re learning from industry experts who share your passion for making a difference.

To help promote your success, we’ve designed our gifted education degree to be 100% online. You’ll have the freedom to complete your degree from anywhere in the world while still gaining access to many of the same great resources offered in our residential classes. If you’re a parent or full-time professional, we offer the flexibility you need to pursue a master’s degree — without putting your life on hold!

As with all of Liberty’s programs, our master’s in gifted and talented education seeks to provide not just essential knowledge and skills, but also courses taught from a biblical perspective. You can learn how to integrate ethical principles with industry best practices, as well as analyze issues in education through the lens of a Christian worldview.

What Will You Study in Our Gifted Education Master’s Degree Online?

Liberty strives to produce educators and school leaders who model high academic, moral, and spiritual standards before their peers. Our MEd in Curriculum and Instruction is designed to help prepare candidates for effective leadership in Christian, private, and public schools. This program offers both theoretical and practical training, so you can deepen your understanding of current trends in education.

Within our core education courses, you will study advanced methods in teaching and curriculum development. You’ll also analyze the historical foundations of education and prepare to articulate your own classroom philosophy. Other topics of study include behavior management, technology practices, and curriculum evaluation.

Through the gifted education concentration, you can learn how to mentor, equip, and teach gifted students. You will explore the characteristics of gifted learners, particularly their social, emotional, and academic needs. You’ll also learn how to identify students with special abilities at an early age and help them reach their full potential.

Gifted students need challenging, rigorous programs that let them apply their abilities and achieve maximum growth. Throughout our gifted education courses, you will analyze best methods for creating, maintaining, and securing funding for gifted and talented school programs. You will also prepare to conduct research in the field of gifted education.

Before graduation, you will choose between 1) a directed practicum capstone and 2) a regular capstone course that covers current issues in education. Both courses can help foster your professional growth and development. In order to be eligible for an add-on endorsement in gifted education, you will need to complete the directed practicum capstone.

Potential Career Opportunities

• Educational consultant
• Educational policy developer
• Gifted curriculum director
• Gifted education teacher
• Instructional coordinator

Featured Courses

• EDGL 526 – Identification and Education of the Gifted Learner
• EDGL 619 – Supporting the Social, Emotional, and Guidance Needs of the Gifted
• EDGL 620 – Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Gifted Learners
• EDGL 627 – Program Design and Services in Gifted Education

Degree Information

• This degree falls under the School of Education .
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• This program provides students the option to earn an add-on endorsement to an existing initial Virginia teaching license. This program is not designed to meet the requirements for an initial teaching license. If the initial teaching license is not from Virginia, a Virginia initial teaching license must be obtained during the program.

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Admission Information for Liberty’s Gifted Education Graduate Program

Admission requirements.

• A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required) .
• Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form .
• Students enrolling in this M.Ed. program must hold a current initial teaching license and the accompanying 2 years of experience with that license before beginning this program. If the initial teaching license is not from Virginia, a Virginia initial teaching license must be obtained during the program.
• Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy .

Please note: Licensure requirements vary by state. Be sure to research the licensure requirements for becoming a teacher in your state.

Preliminary Acceptance

If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:

• Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
• Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
• Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
• If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application .
• Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.

Dual Enrollment

Please see the Online Dual Enrollment page for information about starting graduate courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree.

Transcript Policies

Unofficial college transcript policy.

Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:

• Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
• Cumulative GPA
• A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
• Degree and date conferred (if applicable)

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to [email protected] .

If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is gifted education.

Gifted students often need a more rigorous educational experience than the one offered in traditional classrooms. As a gifted education instructor or director, you can help develop and oversee programs that are designed to challenge these students and help them reach their full potential — both in the classroom and beyond.

Will this program help me pursue licensure?

Our gifted education graduate program can help you pursue an add-on endorsement if you already have an initial teaching license. If you are not yet a licensed teacher, our Master of Arts in Teaching may be right for you!

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Education, Master of Science - Gifted Education

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The 33-credit Master of Science (MS) in Education with a concentration in Gifted Education is designed to prepare educators and administrators for teaching or leadership roles in the field of gifted education, with an emphasis on research and application of current best practices in the field. Based on the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) and Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Teacher Preparation Standards, candidates will gain knowledge and skills in curriculum, instruction, program development, and assessment to meet the needs of academically talented students. The twice exceptionalities focus area within the Gifted Education program allows candidates to specialize and home their skills in meeting the needs of gifted students with learning differences. As part of the program, candidates will observe gifted students, design innovative lessons, and learn how to design programs that are appropriate for gifted students’ cognitive and affective needs. The program is recognized by the Maryland State Department of Education as meeting the requirements for Gifted and Talented Education Specialist certification in Maryland and satisfies endorsement requirements in many other states.

Please visit  https://education.jhu.edu/academics/gifted/ for details.

Gifted Education 

The program is designed to be completed in six semesters, with students typically taking two courses per semester—though students may elect to take longer. Courses are delivered online. 

PROGRAM PLAN

All candidates employed in Maryland who are seeking Gifted and Talented Education Specialist certification from the Maryland State Department of Education will undertake a semester-long practicum experience in their school as the culminating course of their program. Candidates who are employed in other states outside of Maryland or who do not hold a teaching certificate may take an online 3-credit research course in place of the practicum. 

Students who choose the twice exceptionalities focus area will replace their two electives with two three credit online courses in special education and will be grouped together in a 2e focus area section for their capstone course.

PROGRAM GOALS

The goals of the program are to prepare educators for leadership roles in the field of gifted education who are able to:

• Understand different factors that inform the identification and support of K-12 gifted and twice exceptional students.
• Create safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environments that support the social, emotional, and cognitive learning needs of diverse groups of gifted K-12 students.
• Use assessments to identify gifted and talented students, measure their progress and modify interventions accordingly, and provide summative data on their growth.
• Be reflective, ethical professionals who support and advocate for gifted K-12 students through collaboration with families and colleagues, use of community resources, and ongoing professional learning.
• Serve as effective leaders in the development and implementation of gifted education and talent development programs.
• Lead efforts to address and eliminate excellence gaps in K-12 settings.

• Gifted Education

Purdue’s internationally recognized gifted education program attracts talented graduate students from across the country and from around the world. Through experiences such as research, teaching, and P-12 engagement, our graduates are well-prepared to enter research and teaching positions at universities, as well as leadership positions in local, state and federal agencies and schools.

You’ll receive intense mentoring from Purdue’s faculty scholars and have the chance to work with Purdue’s world-renowned GER 2 I program , which includes the country’s oldest and longest-running summer residential course for gifted, creative, and talented students.

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