Gifted Education, MAEd

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The M.A.Ed. Program in Curriculum & Instruction with a concentration in Gifted Education is designed for teachers or administrators who already hold certification in early, middle, or secondary education, or endorsement in at least one area of special education. The program is structured to provide students with an understanding of the unique cognitive/affective needs of gifted students, curriculum and instruction to meet those needs, and the processes for developing appropriate programs and services in the context of general or special education.

Foundations (3-12 Hours)

* Students who do not take EDUC F11 and who do not hold a Virginia teachers license must notify the Office of Teacher Education & Professional Services in order to complete a required training module in Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting.

# Candidates who hold initial licensure AND have taken this course will substitute an elective in its place.

EDUC F11 - Social, Philosophical, Cultural, and Historical Foundations of Education (3). *# or
Elective—(3).
EDUC F12 - Advanced Educational Psychology & Development (3). # or
Elective—(3).
EDUC F65 - Research Methods in Education (3). # or
Elective—(3).

Select One of the Following:

EDUC F67 - Psychological and Educational Measurement (3). or
CRIN X59 - Assessment for Instructional Design (3).

Gifted Education (15 Hours)

Electives (3-15)

+ CRIN 592 - Creativity and Innovation in Education (3).
+ CRIN G86 - Addressing the Individual Needs and Talents in the Regular Classroom (3).
* CRIN R11 - Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum (3).
Elective (3).
Elective (3).
+ Recommended Electives
* Required for VA teaching license; may be taken as an elective for students not seeking VA licensure.

Culminating Experience for Honors designation

CRIN G60 - Master’s Thesis in Gifted and Talented Education (Var.)

(optional-3 Hours)

NOTE: 30 hours are necessary for graduation; up to 12 hours may be transferred in; a minimum of 24 graduate credit hours must be earned at William and Mary post admission to current graduate program.

Possible Electives for students:

Advanced Courses in Gifted Education:

(courses offered every other year)

Introductory Courses in Educational Policy, Planning & Leadership:

(courses offered annually)

Advanced Courses in Curriculum & Instruction:

(courses offered annually)

Advanced Courses in Instructional Technology:

(courses offerend every other year)

Total Hours: 30+

Additional Information

For more information regarding this program, contact Dr. Carol Tieso at (757) 221-2461 or clties@wm.edu.