Program Overview

Gifted and Talented Educational Psychology Master's

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Educational Psychology with a Concentration in Gifted and Talented Education is designed to prepare educators, administrators, and others to identify the needs of gifted and talented students.

Program Details

• Program Type: Master of Science (M.S.)
• Format: Online
• Estimated Time to Complete: 1-3 years
• Credit Hours: 33

Program Description

The "Executive Summer-to-Summer" program consists of 33 hours, all of which are available online. Courses begin in May and include rotations of consecutive 3-week, 5-week, and 8-week courses. The flexibility of this program makes it ideal for the classroom teacher. The gifted and talented certificate may be earned concurrently with the master's degree in Educational Psychology or as a certificate-only option if you already have a master's degree.

Marketable Skills

• Critique and apply research
• Employ appropriate assessment/statistical analyses
• Provide technical assistance to agencies
• Oral and written communication
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve outcomes

Program Highlights

• Earn a master’s degree in as little as 15 months or go at a slower pace, with five different starting points throughout the year.
• The College of Education is one of Texas' top producers of teachers, administrators, counselors, and other school professionals.
• Courses are offered on a rotation schedule via two 8-week terms during the fall and spring semesters and 3-week, 5-week, and 10-week terms during the summer.
• The College of Education is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, which means we meet or exceed strict academic standards for excellence in education.
• The Office for Giftedness, Talent Development, and Creativity is committed to transforming potential into excellence through innovative education opportunities, research, and community outreach.

Career Opportunities

• Gifted and Talented Coordinator/Administrator
• Gifted and Talented Specialist
• K-12 Advanced Academics Teacher

Coursework

• Foundations of Educational Research Methodology (3 hrs)
• Nature and Needs of the Gifted and Talented Student (3 hrs)
• Social and Emotional Components of Giftedness (3 hrs)
• Program Planning for the Education of Gifted and Talented Students (3 hrs)
• Human Development Across the Life Span (3 hrs)
• Introduction to Educational Psychology (3 hrs)