Master of Arts in Gifted Education
Admission Information
Displaying requirements for the Spring 2026, Summer 2026, and Fall 2026 terms.
Program is not accepting applications for the 2026 cycle.
Master of Arts
- Points/Credits: 32
- Entry Terms: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Enrollment Formats: Full-Time Campus-Based, Part-Time Campus-Based
Application Requirements
| Requirement | |
|---|---|
| Online Degree Application, including Statement of Purpose and Resume | |
| Transcripts and/or Course-by-Course Evaluations for all Undergraduate/Graduate Coursework Completed | |
| Results from an accepted English Proficiency Exam (if applicable) | |
| $75 Application Fee | |
| Two (2) Letters of Recommendation |
For admission-related inquiries, please contact CTadmission@tc.columbia.edu.
Requirements from the TC Catalog (AY 2025-2026)
Displaying catalog information for the Fall 2025, Spring 2026 and Summer 2026 terms.
The Nature of Giftedness (7-12)
Required Courses:
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C&T 4021 Nature and needs of gifted students (2-3)
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C&T 4026 Exceptionality and intelligence (2-3)
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C&T 5506 Seminar in gifted education (3)
Elective Course:
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C&T 4025 Educating young potentially gifted children (2-3)
Teaching Gifted Students (6-8)
Required Courses:
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C&T 4023 Differentiated curriculum for gifted students (2-3)
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C&T 4022 Instructional models in the education of gifted students (1-2)
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C&T 4024 Planning and implementing programs for gifted students (3)
Out-of-Program Requirements (6 credits minimum)
Additional Teachers College Courses to be determined in consultation with your advisor.
Field Placement (3)
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C&T 4702 Student teaching-giftedness (3)
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C&T 5302 Advanced practicum-giftedness (3)
Culminating Project (0)
A culminating project is arranged in consultation with the student's advisor that demonstrates ability to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical problems and issues in gifted education.