Overview
You will examine and analyze research needed to identify and serve gifted children and learn the knowledge and skills required to develop and provide the most current instructional methods and services for gifted students. You will also learn how to create gifted programs based on the needs of a school district and learn how to work with administrators, school board members, and parents.
This Gifted Education program at Lindenwood University is excellent for teachers in honors classrooms as well as administrators focused on becoming gifted coordinators. When you complete the program, you will receive an add-on Missouri teaching certification. If you are a Master of Arts in Education student, you may also enroll in these courses as electives as allowed by your specific program.
Values
- Integrity - We are committed to ensuring trust and respect for all persons in an environment that cultivates individual and institutional integrity.
- Dedication - We are committed to developing a high-performance work ethic and dedication to discipline or vocation.
- Excellence - We are committed to providing quality and excellence in all our endeavors.
- Creativity - We are committed to the development of original ideas, knowledge and innovative approaches to solving complex problems.
Programme Structure
Courses include
- Education of the Exceptional Child
- Innovation Mindset
- Conceptualization of Education
- Educational Research
- Survey of Gifted and Talented Education
- Curriculum Analysis and Design for Gifted Education
- Assessment of Intellectual Skills
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
- 33-36
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Coaching Teaching View 37 other Masters in Coaching in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online application
- Current résumé
- Letter of intent, including a personal statement regarding your interest in the program and career goals
- Official undergraduate transcript(s), as well as official transcript(s) from any graduate school(s) attended with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- If GPA is lower, an appeal can be made to the Director of Graduate Studies for admission. Please contact your enrollment counselor to discuss further.
Tuition Fee
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International
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National
8910 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 540 USD per credit during 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.