Gifted Education
Special Requirements
Admission to programs leading to the M.A. degree is determined on the basis of academic ability as evidenced by success in prior academic work and/or other measures of academic aptitude and demonstrable potential for excellence in teaching or development activities in education. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) is not required for admission to the M.A. programs. The Depart-ment of Curriculum and Teaching evaluates M.A. applications three times per year. For information on application deadlines, see the Admissions section of this bulletin.
Professional Certification Program leading to the Extension in Gifted Education — (32 points)
The Nature of Giftedness (7-12)
Required Courses:
- C&T 4021 Nature and needs of gifted students (2-3)
- C&T 4026 Giftedness and intelligence: Theoretical approaches (2-3)
- C&T 5506 Seminar in Gifted education (3)
Elective Course:
- C&T 4025 Educating young potentially gifted children (2-3)
Teaching Gifted Students (6-8)
Required Courses:
- C&T 4023 Differentiated curriculum for gifted students (2-3)
- C&T 4022 Instructional models in the education of gifted students (1-3)
- C&T 4024 Planning and implementing programs for gifted students (3)
Out-of-Program Requirements (9-16 )
Additional courses to be determined in consultation with your advisor.
Field Placement (3)
- C&T 4702 Student teaching - giftedness (3)
- C&T 5302 Advanced practicum - giftedness (3)
Culminating Project (0)
A culminating project, arranged in consultation with your advisor, that demonstrates your ability to integrate your theoretical knowledge with practical problems and issues in gifted education.