Gifted Education, M.Ed.

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CIP Code: 8378 (131004-03)

The Master of Education program in Education of the Gifted is designed for elementary, middle, and secondary teachers who wish to specialize in the education of academically gifted students. Louisiana certification to teach the academically gifted requires certification in one or more areas of regular education. Graduates of this program will be granted state certification to teach in programs for the academically gifted at the level(s) and in the subject(s) for which they hold regular certification, as well as in enrichment programs or classes at all levels.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the general admission requirements from the Graduate School, admission to the graduate program in Gifted Education requires the following:

Valid teaching Certificate in one or more areas of general education;
Evidence of one year of full-time teaching experience;
Two letters of recommendation utilizing the forms provided. Letters must address the candidate’s potential to become a master teacher and to facilitate the learning of academically gifted students.

Course Requirements

A minimum of 36 semester hours is required for completion of the degree program.

Entry Core

The entry core consists of six credit hours:

EDCI 507 - Writing for the Responsive Professional 3 Credit(s).
EDCI 508 - Research Methods to Impact Student Learning 3 Credit(s).

Major Courses

The major consists of twenty-four credit hours. Please take note of prerequisites; courses are to be completed in a specific order. Prerequisites are included in the course descriptions.

EDCI 506 - Nature and Needs of Gifted Children 3 Credit(s).
EDCI 500 - Social-Emotional Needs of the Gifted 3 Credit(s). or
SPED 500 - Social-Emotional Needs of the Gifted 3 Credit(s).
EDCI 503 - Developing Creativity in the Classroom 3 Credit(s). or
SPED 503 - Developing Creativity in the Classroom 3 Credit(s).
SPED 509 - Instructional Strategies for Teaching the Gifted 3 Credit(s).
SPED 510 - Curriculum Development for the Gifted 3 Credit(s).
SPED 513 - Practicum in Gifted Education 6 Credit(s). or *
SPED 591 - Internship in Gifted Education Credit(s). *
IRED 5xx - A graduate level course in education technology

Note:

* Those not teaching in gifted programs should register for the summer practicum, SPED 513 (6 hours). Those teaching in gifted programs should register for the internship, SPED 591 (6 hours). The program coordinator must approve exceptions.

Electives

One three credit hour elective must be selected in consultation with advisor

Final Core Hours

The final core credit hours consist of the following:

EDCI 590 - Applied Research in Curriculum and Instruction I 2 Credit(s).
EDCI 591 - Applied Research in Curriculum and Instruction II 1 Credit(s).

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Admission Requirements

Course Requirements

Entry Core

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Note:

Electives

Final Core Hours

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Gifted Education, M.Ed.

Admission Requirements

Course Requirements

Entry Core

Major Courses

Note:

Electives

Final Core Hours