Gifted Education (MEd)
Keep the brightest students shining.
You’ve seen the look in a gifted student’s eyes when they’re about to check out, making the decision to coast rather than excel. Teaching gifted students takes a unique approach, and
MBU’s MEd in gifted education will help you keep exceptional students engaged and connected, putting their talent and passion to work for their benefit and the benefit of their classmates.
This program may grant an additional teaching endorsement in Gifted Education.
- Time to Completion18 months
- FormatOnline
- Degree(s)Master of Education
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Why Pursue a Gifted Education MEd at MBU?
With the added skills you’ll learn in our gifted education program, you can help students truly embrace their talents. MBU’s integrated approach to exceptionality prepares you to engage gifted students with creative and academic challenges in the classroom and provide them with social and emotional guidance.
Flexibility and Convenience
With all courses available online, you can complete coursework on your schedule and practicums in any accredited classroom. Whether you’re shifting your teaching focus or looking for an additional endorsement, the Elementary Education program at MBU rewards your time and efforts.
MEd students don’t need to be Virginia residents to seek licensure—they can complete practicums and student-teaching in any accredited school. However, all activities, competencies, and Standards of Learning that are addressed in each experience must apply to Commonwealth of Virginia guidelines.
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Teacher Education Program
Students accepted to the MEd program are automatically enrolled in MBU’s Teacher Education Program (TEP). Upon completion of their degree program and TEP requirements, Virginia-licensed MEd students will be prepared to obtain an additional teaching endorsement by Commonwealth of Virginia standards.
Teaching is rewarding when you see the progress students have made once you have set the bar high for them.
Kendra Thompson ’10PBTL ’11
Curriculum
The MEd in Gifted Education at MBU explores the gifted learner’s educational, social, and emotional needs so that educators can offer the special instruction they need to flourish.
MEd students can choose to pursue this program for the degree alone, and not an additional endorsement. These students don’t need a teaching license for admission to this program.
Sample Courses
This course delves further into the characteristics and educational needs of gifted learners, and explores a variety of curricular and instructional strategies that aim to strengthen abilities and increase opportunities regarding accommodation of accelerated learning aptitudes in the mixed-ability classroom. The fundamental principles of effective program planning and evaluation are stressed, specifically those theories and methodologies designed to broaden understandings of giftedness and gifted education.
This course develops a deeper understanding of, and appreciation for, the unique and highly complex cognitive, social, and emotional characteristics of gifted learners. Themes addressed include: identity development, underachievement, multiple exceptionalities, culturally and linguistically diverse giftedness, student advocacy skills, holistic assessment, delivery of appropriate services, and use of alternative programs.
Our Faculty
Our program’s faculty is made up of passionate educators eager to share their insights and expertise. With their one-on-one support, you’ll graduate ready to tackle any challenges you face with confidence and competence.
Outstanding Outcomes
MBU’s reputation for producing exceptionally qualified educators means that an MEd from MBU translates into a career.
MBU is committed to training teachers for every student, no matter their financial or geographic situation. That’s why an average of 92% of Teacher Program graduates are in one of Virginia’s Top Ten Critical Shortage Areas.
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Cost & Financial Aid
We work hard to make an MBU education one of the most affordable in the country. 95% percent of MBU students receive scholarship awards or financial aid.
MBU also helps you get your degree faster by maximizing transfer credits and translating relevant work experiences into course credits. A great education is worth it. Let us help you bring your aspirations to life.