Master of Arts in Gifted Education
Admissions Information
Displaying requirements for the Spring 2024, Summer 2024, and Fall 2024 terms.
Master of Arts
- Points/Credits: 32
- Entry Terms: Spring/Summer/Fall
Certification
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- NY State Gifted Ed. Extension
Application Deadlines
- Spring: November 15
- Summer/Fall (Priority): January 15
- Summer/Fall (Final): Rolling
* For details about rolling deadlines, visit our admission deadlines page.
Supplemental Application Requirements/Comments
- 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
- Must hold Initial Certification
Requirements from the TC Catalog (AY 2023-2024)
Displaying catalog information for the Fall 2023, Spring 2024 and Summer 2024 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 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, arranged in consultation with your advisor, that demonstrates your ability to integrate your theoretical knowledge with practical problems and issues in gifted education.
New York State Education Department (NYSED) has teacher certification requirements that are needed for program completion and graduation which are listed in the Office of Teacher Education section of the catalog.