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Educational Specialist in Gifted Education

About The Specialization

The Ed.S. with a specialization in Gifted Education focuses on training educators to develop and administer gifted education programs.This specialization provides educators with the skills to design curriculum, evaluate programs, and instruct gifted students, with an emphasis on developing critical thinking skills. Course content is research-based and infuses best practices in education.

Who Should Apply

Practicing gifted education teachers who wish to obtain a graduate degree and increase their expertise in their current field
OR
Individuals with a master’s degree in an education field who wish to obtain a graduate degree and increase their knowledge and skills in teaching gifted education

General Information		Contact Numbers
2nd Session Summer Classes Begin: Total Credits:	6/25/2012 36	Financial Aid: Enrollment Counselor:	1-800-806-3680 1-800-986-3223 Ext. 21559
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Completed admission application packet, including a $50 nonrefundable application fee made payable to Nova Southeastern University
Official transcript indicating conferral of a master’s degree by a regionally accredited institution (3.0 minimum cumulative grade point average required)
Official transcripts from all previously attended postsecondary institutions

PROGRAM OF STUDY

(36 CREDITS)

EDU 5000

Orientation to the Graduate Teacher Education Program

EDU 708

Research Design in Education

EDU 702

Curriculum Trends and Innovation

EDU 714

Families, Schools, and Communities

EDU 719

Current Research in Human Development

EDU 729

Evaluation and Assessment Practices

EDU 756

Administration of Gifted Programs

EDU 759

Critical Thinking for Gifted Students

EDU 761

Independent Study for Research on Gifted Students in National and International Programs

EDU 757

Designing Curriculum for the Gifted Focus on Culturally and Linguistically Different Students

EDU 762

Applied Research Project in Gifted Education

EDU 760

Gifted Students in the Regular Classroom

APR 750

Educational Field-Based Project

Convenient Delivery Options

Coursework for the gifted education specialization is available online and at many of the university’s Student Educational Centers throughout the state of Florida. The online program allows students to receive and submit coursework and interact with participants and professors via the Internet. The site-based program allows students to take classes in the evenings or on weekends in a location near their homes. The distance delivery option allows busy professionals to complete their degrees without having to leave their jobs or travel long distances.

Field-Based Project

The field-based project is one of many practical applications included in the gifted education specialization. This culminating experience is the final step in the completion of the program. The purpose of the field-based project is to engage the candidate in a problem-solving experience designed to improve or enhance an educational situation. The process is systematic and involves submission of a formal practicum proposal; active participation, implementation, and/or research; evaluation of the activities; and submission of a final portfolio.

FACULTY

Faculty members for the educational specialist degree program are scholars and educators from Nova Southeastern University and other major universities and institutions throughout the country. In addition many are also highly respected professional practitioners, who are carefully selected on the basis of their subject expertise, teaching abilities, and professional involvement. Most importantly, they are united in their desire to not only educate, but to inspire students to use what they learn to motivate others.

Completion Requirements

Satisfactory completion of all required coursework
Successful completion of the field-based project
Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
Completed application for degree

State Requirements for Certification

Students are advised to contact their state department of education or an Enrollment Services Representative (Academic Advisor) to determine if this program is suitable for certification/licensure and their career goals.

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UPP South (GTEP)	RSVP
Masters Meeting
05/23/2012 05:30 PM

Las Vegas, NV	RSVP
Masters Meeting
05/30/2012 06:00 PM

Las Vegas, NV	RSVP
Doctoral Meeting
05/30/2012 06:00 PM

Fairfield Inn and Suites By Marriott	RSVP
Doctoral Meeting
06/02/2012 09:00 AM

Justin, TX	RSVP
Doctoral Meeting
06/02/2012 10:00 AM

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