MS in Education: Gifted Education

Program Overview

The MS in Education with a concentration in Gifted Education prepares educators and administrators for teaching and leadership roles in gifted education. The program’s twice exceptional focus area allows candidates to specialize and hone their skills in meeting the needs of gifted students with learning differences.

This program provides graduate students with critical knowledge and skills in areas such as curriculum, instruction, program development, and assessment to meet the needs of academically talented students. Faculty members are internationally recognized experts and leaders in the field.
Graduates understand the research that informs the identification and support of K–12 gifted students and help create safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environments that support the social, emotional, and cognitive learning needs of these talented students.

Graduates become more effective leaders and more reflective professionals able to support and advocate for gifted and twice exceptional students through collaboration with families and colleagues, sharing of community resources, and ongoing professional learning.

The program adheres to standards set by the National Association for Gifted Children and the Council for Exceptional Children. Completion can lead to Gifted and Talented Education Specialist certification in Maryland as well as similar certification endorsements in other states.