Education, MA: Gifted Education Emphasis (add-on certification)
33 credit hours
The Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Gifted Education requires 33 credit hours, four core classes and 21 credit hours of elective courses selected from specialized certification courses. The program prepares the Lindenwood student to work effectively with gifted children. Students will examine and analyze research needed to identify and serve gifted children. Students will also learn the knowledge and skills required to develop and provide the most current best practice instructional methods and services for gifted students, including how to create gifted programs based on the needs of a school district and how to work with administrators, school board members, and parents. This program is excellent for teachers in honors classrooms as well as educators focused on becoming gifted coordinators. Students who complete the program will receive an add-on Missouri teaching certification, upon completing two years of teaching in the regular education classroom. Master of Arts in Education students may also enroll in these courses as electives as allowed by their specific program. Candidates must possess an initial professional teaching certificate and have two years of teaching experience to qualify for gifted certification through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
Requirements
Core Curriculum
One of the following:
| EDU 51000 | Conceptualization of Education | 3 |
| EDU 51010 | Conceptualization of Education for Beginning Teachers | 3 |
Gifted Education Curriculum
For add-on advanced certification, students should send all transcripts to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to determine the exact courses necessary.
| EDU 51300 | Survey of Gifted and Talented Education | 3 |
| EDU 52400 | Assessment of Intellectual Skills | 3 |
| EDU 54200 | Administration and Supervision of Gifted Programs | 3 |
| EDU 54400 | Meeting the Affective Needs of Gifted Children | 3 |
| EDU 54900 | Practicum: Gifted Education | 3 |
Students must also complete 6 credit hours of electives.
EDU 53000 Survey of Learning Styles and three hours of conference credit are recommended. Other electives and transfer credits as approved by the Program Coordinator.