MEd Curriculum and Instruction (Gifted Education) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Master of Education program in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in gifted education prepares you to work effectively with gifted children, whether you are a teacher, school administrator, school psychologist, early interventionist or family member. You gain the theory and pedagogy needed to identify and serve this population of learners. You learn how to identify learning potential and address specific needs of gifted and talented students.

Faculty: Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation | Department: Division for Advancing Education Policy, Practice | Duration: 30 credit hours | Study mode: online | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

30 credit hours including the required capstone course (SPE 597) Required Core (3 credit hours) TEL 504 Learning and Instruction (3) Concentration (24 credit hours) COE 501 Introduction to Research and Evaluation in Education (3) SPE 572 Testing and Measurement in Gifted Education: Methods (3) SPE 573 Differentiating Instruction for Gifted Learners: Teaching Methods (3) SPE 585 Creativity: Foundations of Research and Development in Gifted Education (3) SPE 586 Advising the Gifted Learner: Social and Emotional Needs (3) SPE 587 Special Populations in Gifted Education (3) SPE 588 The Gifted Learner: Foundations of Identification, Education and Development (3) SPE 589 Gifted Education Programming: Models, Methods and Services (3) Culminating Experience (3 credit hours) SPE 597 Capstone (3)

Career pathways

Graduates have the skills to create and strengthen gifted programs, develop instructional methods, advocate for learners and work with school districts and families. They are prepared to expand or pursue education careers working with gifted learners. Career examples: educator in gifted or honors classroom, gifted coordinator, school administrator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation. Applicants must have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program. All applicants must submit: graduate admission application and application fee official transcripts one letter of recommendation personal statement resume proof of English language proficiency Additional Application Information An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency regardless of their current residency. The letter of recommendation should be from an individual who can speak to the applicant's potential for success in a graduate program. The personal statement should describe the applicant's interests and reason for seeking this degree.

Domestic applicants: USD 13,327 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads Source

International applicants: USD 24,780 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the graduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loads ar Source

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer; the terms available for each programme are listed in Degree Search.

Graduate application deadlines are set by each programme office and listed in Degree Search; the application opens almost a year before the start term. The nonrefundable application fee is $75 for U.S. citizens, permanent residents, DACA and international online students outside the U.S., and $120 for international students on a nonimmigrant visa studying in the U.S. Apply with ASU's graduate application (Law applicants use the law college's site); GRE/GMAT requirements vary by programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply/graduate/admission

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