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Master of Education in Gifted and Talented Education

DEPARTMENT: Curriculum and Instruction

PROGRAM THEME

The M.Ed. with a major in Gifted and Talented Education is designed to serve the needs of four groups: *Teachers who wish to participate in the education of identified gifted and talented students in their school or school district. *Teachers who want to learn how to accommodate the unique needs of gifted and talented students in their regular classrooms. *Persons employed in non-school settings who want to know how to work with gifted and talented children and youth. *Parents interested in gifted and talented education.

The thirty-six (36) hour program is designed to develop awareness, knowledge, and understanding about teaching gifted and talented students, as well as competence in curriculum development, delivery, and evaluation. The core courses lay the instructional foundation; the major area courses provide specific knowledge, skills, and internship opportunities; the teaching content/methodology area focuses on the age/grade level, and/or specific subject content from the Curriculum and Instruction Department. The approved elective courses allow for further teaching content development at the elementary, secondary, all levels, and/or specific teaching area. The practicum phase of the program provides opportunities for students to demonstrate their competence by applying their skills with children and youth. All eight courses in Gifted and Talented Education (five at the Master's Degree level and three transitional doctorate courses) adhere to objectives for such training from the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), the American Psychological Association (APA), and the Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC).

FACULTY

Dr. Theresa Monaco

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