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The MEd program in Curriculum and Instruction - Gifted Education at Arizona State University prepares teachers, school administrators, school psychologists, early interventionists and family members to work effectively with gifted children. Students gain the theory and pedagogy needed to identify and serve this population of learners.

Students learn how to identify learning potential and address specific needs of gifted and talented students. They gain an understanding of gifted students' affective and academic needs and learn how to design and provide appropriately challenging, differentiated curriculum and instruction.

Students also learn how to develop a continuum of gifted programs and services; work with school administrators, teachers, school boards and parents; and advocate for gifted students at local and national levels.

The program is designed for public and private teachers in regular classrooms, honors classrooms and gifted programs, and for school administrators and gifted program coordinators.

Career opportunities

Graduates possess skills in creating and strengthening gifted programs, developing instructional methods, advocating for learners and working with school districts and families. This prepares them to expand or pursue education careers working with gifted learners.

Career examples include:

educator in gifted or honors classrooms
gifted coordinator
school administrator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research and Evaluation in Education
Learning and Instruction
Testing and Measurement in Gifted Education: Methods
Differentiating Instruction for Gifted Learners: Teaching Methods
Creativity: Research and Development in Gifted Children
Advising the Gifted Learner: Social and Emotional Needs
Special Populations in Gifted Education
The Gifted Learner: Foundations of Identification, Education and Development

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Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College.

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree, in any field, from a regionally accredited institution.

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
three letters of recommendation
personal statement
resume
proof of English language proficiency

The letters of recommendation should be from individuals who can speak to the applicant's potential for success in a graduate program.

The personal statement should describe the applicant's interests and reason for seeking this degree.

Tuition Fees

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10890 USD / year

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10890 USD / year

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10890 USD / year

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