PB M.Ed. in SPED - K-12 Gifted Educ. Concentration

This concentration is designed to prepare educators who skillfully contribute to the common good of society through competence in teaching and educational leadership in gifted education.

 

This program enables candidates to complete the approved Virginia Add-On K-12 Gifted Education Endorsement.  

 

100% of the coursework is online.

 

** THIS CONCENTRATION HAS BEEN PLACED ON HIATUS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. 

 

COE CORE COURSES (6 credits)

EDUC 630 - Inquiry in Education (3)
EXED 641 - Learning Theories and Practice (3)
EDUC 642 - Curriculum Theory and Issues (3)

EXED CORE COURSES (choose one of the following)

EXED 608 - Exceptional Education Portfolio (2-4)
EXED 609 - Research in Exceptional Education (1-4)

ELECTIVE COURSES - by Advisement Only 

One Approved Elective related to Student Specialty Area (3)

GIFTED CONCENTRATION COURSES

EXED 560 - The Nature and Needs of Gifted Learners (3)
EXED 565 - Instructional Methods in Gifted Education (3)
EXED 660 - Curriculum Design in Gifted Education (3)
EXED 665 - Trends and Issues in Gifted Education (3)
EXED 570 - Practicum in Gifted Education (3)

Documentation is then submitted by student or their place of employment to finalize endorsement process.

COORDINATOR:  Dr. Kris Wiley [wileykr@jmu.edu]