Education (Gifted), M.Ed. (30 hrs)

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Program Overview

The Master of Education with concentration in Gifted Education focuses on the identification, differentiation, and social and emotional development of the intellectually gifted learner. Its objective is to prepare teachers to confidently and effectively work with exceptional learners. The foundation of the program builds understanding of the theories behind gifted learning. The courses engage students in the most current practices with research-based curriculum development, teaching strategies, and identification methods particularly for the atypicalities of the gifted learner. Students will also experience an appreciation for the artistically and creatively gifted learner.

Program Admission Requirements

Submit an online application Apply to Carey through Graduate Admissions
Submit all official transcripts electronically to Graduate Admissions
Have a GPA > 2.5 on the last 64 hours of undergraduate work or a cumulative GPA > 2.5
Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
Hold or qualify to hold a Class A teacher’s license and provide a copy

Program Progression Requirements

Students must maintain a GPA > 3.0 with no grade less than a ‘C’ and must complete all requirements within six years of admission into the program.
Refer to Academic Regulations in this catalog for additional degree progression and graduation requirements.

Program of Study (30 hrs)

Professional Education Requirements (9 hrs)

EDU 6200 - Teacher as Researcher 3 hrs
EDU 6300 - Historical & Philosophical Foundations of Education 3 hrs
EDU 6400 - Curriculum Planning 3 hrs

Gifted Education Concentration (15 hrs)

EDU 6510 - The Gifted Child 3 hrs
EDU 6520 - Teaching the Gifted Child 3 hrs
EDU 6530 - Curricula Development for the Gifted 3 hrs
EDU 6540 - Trends in Gifted Education and Practicum 3 hrs
EDU 6550 - Curriculum for Artistically and Creatively Gifted 3 hrs

Electives (6 hrs)

Select 2 EDU courses. Recommendations include (but not limited to) the following:
EDU 6080 - Multiple Intelligences 3 hrs
EDU 6100 - Metacognition 3 hrs
EDU 6250 - Technology in Education 3 hrs

Program Requirements and Professional Licensure Disclosure

Teacher education programs at William Carey University are designed to meet the professional competency standards for licensure in Mississippi. Students who intend to seek licensure in another state should contact the License Coordinator in the School of Education to verify that their program of study meets the desired state’s licensure requirements. Refer to SARA information from the Office of Online Learning for details.

Further, the Mississippi Department of Education establishes and maintains state licensure requirements, policies, and procedures, which supersede requirements listed in this catalog. Mandatory changes to this program of study will be communicated to the student through the School of Education.

Refer to the Mississippi Department of Education Office of Educator Licensure (http://mdek12.org/OEL) for the most current licensure requirements, application procedures, and deadlines.