Program Overview

Overview of the Online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction – Gifted Education

The Online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Gifted Education is designed to develop the knowledge and abilities needed to create and shape interventions that support academically talented students. This program is well-suited for individuals who wish to assist gifted learners in a variety of educational settings.

Program Details

• The program consists of 10 classes, each lasting 7.5 weeks, and totals 30 credit hours.
• The concentration in Gifted Education will appear on both the diploma and transcripts.
• The program is designed to benefit administrators, behavior analysts, early interventionists, family members, school psychologists, teachers, and therapists.

Why Earn a Master’s Degree Concentration in Gifted Education Online?

Earning a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Gifted Education is a way to build critical competencies related to working with gifted children. This program can enhance advocacy work in current roles or lead to new career opportunities. Students will be better equipped to identify academic potential in students and imagine new ways of supporting their development.

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 is learned in classes to formal and informal educational settings. Some courses available in this program include:

• Introduction to Research and Evaluation in Education
• Learning and Instruction
• Testing and Measurement in Gifted Education: Methods
• Differentiating Instruction for Gifted Learners: Teaching Methods
• Creativity: Research and Development in Gifted Children
• Advising the Gifted Learner: Social and Emotional Needs
• Special Populations in Gifted Education
• The Gifted Learner: Foundations of Identification, Education and Development

Career Opportunities

The Gifted Education master’s program can prove useful for roles in a variety of educational settings. Potential paths include:

• Elementary education administrator
• Gifted educator
• Secondary education administrator
• Special education teacher
• Vocational education teacher

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 College for Teaching and Learning Innovation. Requirements include:

• A minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours of a student's first bachelor's degree program or in an applicable master's degree program.
• 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 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.

Tuition and Financial Aid

• Use the tuition calculator to estimate full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid.
• Most students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Accreditation and Rankings

• The Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation has been recognized with peer-reviewed honors from U.S. News & World Report.
• Ranked #1 in best online master’s in educational administration programs.
• Ranked #1 in best online master’s in curriculum and instruction programs.
• Ranked #1 in best online master’s in educational/instructional media programs.
• Ranked #3 in best online master’s in special education programs.