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Degree Offered
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Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Gifted Education Program is designed
for teachers, program coordinators, counselors, administrators,
and concerned parents, who are interested in providing
appropriate educational programs for gifted students.
Admission Requirements
Students must fulfill the requirements for admission
to the Graduate College.
In addition, students who wish to enroll in the Master's
Degree Program in Gifted Education must meet the following
eligibility requirements:
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A Bachelor's degree.
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A teaching certificate.
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Two letters of recommendation from individuals
who have supervised you in a teaching situation.
Degree Requirements
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Thirty-six approved graduate credit hours (see
detail below)
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Master's Degree project.
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Three hours of practicum in an approved gifted
education setting.
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A valid State of Illinois teaching certificate
at the time of degree candidacy or successfully
complete the Illinois State Basic Skills certification
examination
Students completing a masters of arts degree in gifted
education must complete the following course work:
* SPED 450. Psychology of Individuals Who are Gifted
and Talented. 3 cr.
* SPED 451. Creativity. 3 cr.
* SPED 452. Education of Individuals Who are Gifted
and Talented. 3 cr.
* SPED 453. Seminar in Curriculum and Materials for
the Gifted. 3 cr.
* SPED 455. Bibliography and Methodology in Gifted Education.
3 cr.
* SPED 456. Parenting and Advocacy for Gifted and Talented.
3 cr.
* SPED 457. Research Seminar for the Gifted. 3 cr.
* SPED 459. Field Demonstration in Gifted Education.
3 cr.
* FOUR (4) electives. 12 cr.
Total Credit Hours 36 cr.
A course in microcomputers is strongly recommended
for those who have no background in educational technology.
Advisor
Advisor: |
Dr. Michele Kane |
Office: |
CLS-4055 |
Phone: |
(773)-442-5594 |
Email: |
m-kane1@neiu.edu
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