MEd in Gifted Education

The MEd in Gifted Education consists of 30 hours and includes courses focused on the nature of gifted learners, the needs of the gifted, challenges faced by gifted, curriculum development for gifted learners, and instruction of gifted learners. Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.

MEd in Gifted Education Courses:

EDU500f MEd Clinical: Teacher Work Sample
EDU500g MEd Clinical: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
EDU526: Identification and Other Issues in Gifted Ed
EDU582f: Practicuum in Curriculum for the Gifted
EDU582h: Practicuum in Instruction for the Gifted
EDU591: Nature and Needs of the Gifted
EDU592: Curriculum and Instruction for the Gifted
EDU593: Advanced Curriculum Practices for the Gifted
EDU594: Special Topics in Gifted Education Portfolio
EDU619a: Theories and Designs in Action Research
EDU619b Action Research: Implementation

A combination of 6 additional credits in education, special education, liberal arts, or music courses at the 500 level or above.

Program Coursework

• Visit the graduate catalog for current course descriptions
• View benchmark worksheets for an outline of academic requirements for this program

For consideration of admission to the MEd in Gifted Education degree program, the applicant should have the following credentials:

• Graduation from an accredited institution.
• Grades indicating likelihood for success in graduate studies. For full, non-provisional admission, the applicant must have an overall cumulative 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale of college work.
• Certification in some area of teaching.

Visit the graduate catalog for detailed admission requirements.

Applicants should submit the following materials:

• Completed online application, including the $40 application fee
• Two letters of recommendation (with at least one from an academic source)
• Official degree-granting undergraduate transcript and graduate transcripts from all colleges attended.
• Copy of professional certification as an educator
• *A personal statement

*Converse’s founder, Dexter Edgar Converse, held the ideal that Converse students “may be enabled to see clearly, decide wisely, and to act justly.” Please write a personal statement, approximately 250-300 words in length, on how your personal goals as an educator tie with the Converse concept of The “Ideal” Educator. In keeping with the Honor Tradition at Converse, your essay must be entirely your own work. Please be specific on how Converse can help you become the “Ideal” Educator, taking special care to organize your essay clearly and proofread your work. The personal statement should be submitted as a part of the application or emailed to the Office of Graduate Admission.

Deadlines for Completed Application and Materials

• July 15 (For Fall Admission)
• December 15 (For Spring Admission)

*Converse Graduate Admission admits applicants on a rolling basis upon review of completed materials

See comprehensive graduate tuition and fees here.*

*Tuition and fees subject to change

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