Overview

The Gifted Education MSEd at Purdue University provides a comprehensive foundation for professionals dedicated to nurturing high-potential learners. This internationally recognised programme prepares graduates for influential roles in schools, government agencies, and higher education institutions. Students benefit from a curriculum that integrates rigorous research with practical engagement in P-12 settings.

Why Gifted Education at Purdue University?

Purdue University is home to the Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute (GERI), a global leader in the field for over forty years. Students gain access to world-class faculty and a vibrant research community that attracts scholars from across the globe. The programme’s residential nature fosters deep collaboration and provides unique opportunities for hands-on teaching and leadership development within a top-tier research university.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 29194 per year
National fee: USD 28794 per year
Local fee: USD 26192 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Gifted, Creative, and Talented Children
Curriculum and Program Development in Gifted Education
Social and Affective Development of Gifted Children
Educational Research I: Methodology
Advanced Educational Psychology
Achievement, Motivation, and Performance
Measurement and Instrument Design
Statistical Inference
Experimental Statistics

Careers with Gifted Education

Graduates of this programme are well-equipped to advance their careers in diverse educational and administrative environments. The curriculum prepares individuals for leadership positions within local, state, and federal education agencies. Many alumni pursue successful careers as gifted education coordinators, curriculum specialists, or university researchers. The programme also provides a strong academic foundation for those intending to transition into PhD studies and academic faculty roles.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Students can choose the thesis or non-thesis option for their degree. Students intending to pursue a Ph.D. should select the thesis option.

Both programs require at least 15 graduate-level credit hours in education at Purdue University.

Graduate students in Educational Psychology or Gifted Education cannot include on their plan of study courses in which they earned a grade lower than a “B”.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00

Language

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

West Lafayette, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Transcripts (from all universities attended, including an earned bachelor’s degree)

Curriculum Vitae/Resume

Academic Statement of Purpose

Personal History Statement

3 Recommendations

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29194 USD / year

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Out-of-State

28794 USD / year

≈ 28794 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

26192 USD / year

≈ 26192 USD / year

Living costs

West Lafayette

United States

1096 - 1774 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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