Graduate and Adult Learning

Master of Arts Education

GIFTED ENDORSEMENT
Master of Arts Education

ONLINE GIFTED ENDORSEMENT – GIFTED INTERVENTION

Expand your teaching impact by earning your Gifted Endorsement 100% online with Muskingum University. This program is designed for licensed teachers seeking specialized preparation in identifying, instructing, and supporting gifted learners across K–12. With flexible, accelerated coursework, you can complete practicum experiences in your home district or during summer sessions.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

  • 19 credit hours total 
  • Fully online, asynchronous courses (some in accelerated terms) 
  • Coursework includes theory, assessment, curriculum for gifted students, and collaborative and partnership strategies 
  • Practicum/clinical experience in your district or via summer online sessions at Muskingum 
  • Credits may count toward a Master of Arts in Education degree option

GIFTED ENDORSEMENT COURSES

CURRICULUM BREAKDOWN

Core / Gifted Courses (19 credit hours)

  • EDUC 527 Reading Strategies for Advanced Readers (3) 
  • EDUC 540 Characteristics & Assessment of the Gifted (3) 
  • EDUC 541 Curriculum & Instruction of the Gifted (3) 
  • EDUC 542 Guidance & Counseling of the Gifted (3) 
  • EDUC 543* Collaborative Partnerships for the Gifted (3) 
  • EDUC 549 Gifted Seminar (1) 
  • EDUC 688 Intervention Specialist Clinical Practice (3) (practicum) 

*Additional field hours are required in conjunction with the practicum. 

For a complete listing of MAE requirements, policies and procedures please refer to the Graduate Catalog.

COURSES NEEDED TO ADD THE MASTER'S DEGREE

Core Courses (13 Credit Hours)

  • EDUC 605 Leading and Learning in a Culture of Change (3)
  • EDUC 606 Invitational and Inclusive Education (3)
  • EDUC 608 Critical Pedagogy: The Transformational Educator (1)
  • MOLP 782 Informed Decision Making (3)

Choose One of the Following:

  • EDUC 700 Research Seminar and Project (3)
  • EDUC 710 Practitioner Seminar and Project (3)

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THE GIFTED ENDORSEMENT?

By earning the Gifted Endorsement, you’ll be prepared to:

  • Serve as a Gifted / Talented Intervention Teacher in K–12 schools
  • Design curriculum, enrichment, and differentiation strategies for gifted learners
  • Conduct assessments and identification of gifted students
  • Provide counseling, guidance, and mentoring to gifted learners
  • Collaborate with general classroom teachers and stakeholders to support gifted education initiatives
  • Enhance roles in district-level gifted programming or curriculum leadership

CAREER OUTCOMES

Graduates of this endorsement program can pursue roles such as:

  • Gifted / Talented Teacher or Specialist
  • Enrichment program coordinator
  • Curriculum / Instructional specialist focusing on gifted education
  • Intervention / extension specialist for high-achieving students
  • Consultant or trainer in gifted education

 

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Contact Information

Dr. Jessica Grubaugh
Director of Graduate Teacher Education Programs
Muskingum University
260 Stadium Drive
New Concord, OH 43762
PH: 740-826-8470
E-mail: grubaugh@muskingum.edu

 

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