Master of Education - Gifted

The Gifted & Talented program focuses on the issues of teaching and learning from the perspective of the practicing classroom teacher who is interested in teaching and/or designing programs for gifted and talented students. Students are provided with the knowledge, skills and experiences needed to enhance student learning, and to increase their effectiveness as teachers and leaders in the field of gifted and talented education. The program addresses research, theory and best practices related to removing barriers to student achievement, learning environment, school culture and educational reform. Translating theory into practice is a primary emphasis. The MEd Gifted program is designed to produce educators who will identify and resolve common and potential legal/ethical issues related to gifted and talented education.

The Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction program is designed to help teachers align their career goals with a degree that will help them transition from teachers into educating professionals. The program assists educators who are interested in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating instructional programs in K-12 school settings. Dedicated to making an impact with their educational career, these leaders seek to make a solid difference in teaching as well as to enhance the educational experience of students.

The Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction online program connects working educators with a dynamic community of dedicated professors, accessible research and a devoted student support team. The University has gained a notable reputation for its outstanding faculty, research, novel curriculum, program accreditations, and competitive tuition and is regionally and NCATE accredited. Students can choose from four convenient start dates, receive relevant and comprehensive cohort-based curriculum, graduate in as little as two years with 45 quarter credit hours all while never stepping foot on a campus.