The University of Alabama’s College of Education offers courses, which lead to certification to teach the Gifted and Talented. This program includes students who are working towards a master’s degree in special education with an emphasis in the gifted and talented. It also consists of students who already hold a master’s degree and who are working toward a certification in gifted and talented. Emphasis is placed on experiences that will lead to an understanding of the learning needs of students who are gifted and talented, application of a variety of instructional models, and differentiated educational programs.

The Masters in Gifted Education program is offered entirely online.
For more information,  please see:
BamaByDistance
https://bamabydistance.ua.edu/degrees/gifted-and-talented/index.php     
College of Education, Department of Special Education and Multiple Abilities, Gifted Education Program
https://education.ua.edu/programs/spe/gifted/ma-in-special-education-gifted/​

​Programs
MA in Special Education (P-12 Gifted) Program of Study
MA in Special Education (P-12 Gifted) (alternative certification)
EdS in Special Education (P-12 Gifted) Program of Study
Certification Only (please email Dr. Jennifer L. Jolly; jljolly1@ua.edu)

Gifted Education Core Course Offerings:
​Fall Term
SPE 581: Psychology of Gifted and Talented Children and Youth
SPE 583: Creative Problem Solving Seminar
SPE 589: Internship in Gifted and Talented

​Spring Term
SPE 582: Teaching the Gifted and Talented
SPE 584: Special Populations in Gifted Education
SPE 589: Internship in Gifted and Talented

Summer Term 
SPE 585: Teaching Thinking Skills: Integrating Programs
SPE 586: Social Emotional Need of Gifted Students (elective)