Master of Education in Gifted & Talented Learners
Cleveland State University's specialization in Gifted and Talented Learners is designed for previously certified/licensed teachers seeking an endorsement as an intervention specialist to teach gifted and talented learners. In addition, this degree or credential may allow teachers to work as Gifted Coordinators in many school districts. The multi-dimensional program provides training in meeting the needs of a broad range of gifted learners including culturally diverse children, females, those with dual exceptionalities (LD/Gifted, ADD/Gifted, etc.), underachievers, and those with special talents. The program provides opportunities for interested individuals to develop knowledge and skills in cultivating creativity and dealing with children's families and other professionals regarding gifted issues.
Graduates are adept at understanding the continuum of services from which teachers and schools can choose to meet the needs of gifted, talented, high achieving and high performing students in a variety of settings. The entire Gifted and Talented Program is available online.
Department of Curriculum & Foundations
Phone: 216.687.4577
cf@csuohio.edu
Program Requirements
- EDB 601 - Educational Research
- Select one of the following courses:
- EDB 604 - Social Issues & Education
- EDB 606 - Philosophy of Education
- EDB 608 - School & Society In The American Past
- EDB 609 - Comparative & International Education
- EGT 512 - Nature and Develpment Needs of Learners with Gifts and Talents
- EDB 612 - Curriculum Theory & Instruction
- EGT 513 - Curriculum, Teaching Strat & Eval Learners with Gifts & Talents
- EGT 517 - Creativity, Inquiry & Productive Thinking
- EGT 518 - Work with Students with Gifts and Talents, Their Families and other Professionals
- EGT 519 - Using Computers with Students with Gifts & Talents
- EGT 580 - Practicum in Gifted and Talented Education
- EGT 582 - Action Research in Gifted Education
A teacher action research study in this course completed with a grade of B or better.
- EGT 512 - Nature and Develpment Needs of Learners with Gifts & Talents
- EGT 513 - Curriculum,Tching Strat & Eval Learners with Gifts & Talents
- EGT 517 - Creativity, Inquiry & Productive Thinking
- EGT 518 - Work with Students with Gifts and Talents, Their families and other Professionals
- EGT 519 - Using Computers with Students with Gifts & Talents
- EGT 580 - Practicum in Gifted and Talented Education
Did You Know?
Approximately 3 million students are identified as gifted across the country, and more than 8,000 gifted education teachers work with them.
National Association for Gifted Children
Career Outcomes
- This program is designed for experienced/licensed teachers to gain further qualifications and skills for working with gifted and talented learners.
- Participation in the program enhances skills in classroom teaching, counseling, administrative decision-making, and individualized intervention, as well as collaboration and leadership skills within the broader educational community.
- These are some of the local institutions that are hiring CSU grads: Cleveland Heights School District, Cleveland School District, Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County, and Parma City Schools.