Master of Arts (MA) Gifted Education (P-12)
Master of Arts (M.A.) degree program in Gifted Education
Prerequisite Degree: Clear renewable certificate in any field of education and a minimum of three years of teaching experience.
The Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Gifted Education is a 30-39 credit program is designed for teachers and other experienced educators who desire to teach in and/or coordinate programs designed for exceptional learners. This program does not lead to initial certification in gifted education. However, the three foundational courses constitute an in-field endorsement in gifted education. Once completed, candidates may request that the college make a recommendation to the Georgia Professional Standards Commission to have the endorsement added to existing educator certification.
The Master of Arts degree in Gifted Education does NOT lead to initial certification; rather, the P-12 consultative certification is on top of the educator’s current certification.
Program Requirements
Elective Courses
Six Elective Hours (Must be graduate courses – 5000 level or above – in candidate’s area of certification – selected with approval of advisor)
Required Courses
| EDUC 6607 | Fundamentals of Learning and Cognition | 3 |
| EDUC 6642 | Critical Thinking and Creativity in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 6699 | Methods and Interpretation of Educational Research | 3 |
| EDUC 7703 | Social, Cultural, and Ethical Perspectives of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 7724 | Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Students | 3 |
| EDUC 7725 | Enrichment Programs for Gifted Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 7740 | Internship I | 3 |
| EDUC 7788 | Capstone/Exhibition | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 24 |
Foundational Courses
Each candidate is required to complete the following foundational course, if not taken previously, in addition to the required course work for the degree program. Candidates who begin the program with the Gifted In-Field Endorsement added to their existing Georgia teaching certificate may be exempt from these courses. Certified Georgia educators may be recommended for the Gifted In-field Endorsement upon completion of these foundational courses:
| EDUC 7721 | Characteristics of Gifted Students | 3 |
| EDUC 7722 | Assessment of Gifted Students | 3 |
| EDUC 7723 | Programs, Curriculum and Methods for Gifted Students | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Total Credit Hours: 30-39