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.
Our new EdD in Special Education with a concentration in Gifted Education has launched. This program is offered fully online through UA Online and applications are now being accepted.
The EdS in Gifted Education, MA in Gifted Education, and Gifted Certification are also offered entirely online through UA Online.
For program information, please see:
UA Online & Department of Special Education and Multiple Abilities, Gifted Education Program
Contact Information:
Gifted Education Program Director, Dr. Jennifer L. Jolly (jljolly1@ua.edu) OR
Kathryn Morrow at UA Online (blakeleym.bama@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 (completed in own classroom)
Spring Term
SPE 582: Teaching the Gifted and Talented
SPE 584: Special Populations in Gifted Education
SPE 589: Internship in Gifted and Talented (completed in own classroom)
Summer Term
SPE 585: Teaching Thinking Skills: Integrating Programs
SPE 586: Social Emotional Need of Gifted Students (elective)
Our new EdD in Special Education with a concentration in Gifted Education has launched. This program is offered fully online through UA Online and applications are now being accepted.
The EdS in Gifted Education, MA in Gifted Education, and Gifted Certification are also offered entirely online through UA Online.
For program information, please see:
UA Online & Department of Special Education and Multiple Abilities, Gifted Education Program
Contact Information:
Gifted Education Program Director, Dr. Jennifer L. Jolly (jljolly1@ua.edu) OR
Kathryn Morrow at UA Online (blakeleym.bama@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 (completed in own classroom)
Spring Term
SPE 582: Teaching the Gifted and Talented
SPE 584: Special Populations in Gifted Education
SPE 589: Internship in Gifted and Talented (completed in own classroom)
Summer Term
SPE 585: Teaching Thinking Skills: Integrating Programs
SPE 586: Social Emotional Need of Gifted Students (elective)
CHECKLISTS
MA Gifted Education Program Checklist Gifted Certification Only Checklist
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