***This program has temporarily suspended admissions effective Summer 2021***The Gifted Education track in the Curriculum and Instruction MEd program is designed to meet the advanced knowledge and skill needs of educators who teach diverse gifted and talented students.
The Gifted Education track in the Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction program requires 15-18 credit hours of core courses, including completion of a capstone research project or the thesis option. In addition, students take 18 credit hours of specialization courses.
Total Credit Hours Required: 33-36 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree
Track Prerequisites
Evidence of eligibility for a professional teaching certificate in Florida in related area and/or sustained teaching experience within schools/colleges (approved by track coordinator).
Degree Requirements
Core (See Program Details Below)
12 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- EDG6935 - Introductory Seminar in Teacher Leadership (3)
- EDG6223 - Curriculum Theory, Organization, and Policy (3)
- EDF6472 - Data-Driven Decision-Making for Instruction (3)
- EDF6233 - Introduction to Action Research and Analysis of Classroom Practice (3)
Specialization
18 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- EGI6051 - Understanding the Gifted/Talented Student (3)
- EGI6245 - Curriculum and Instruction for Teaching Advanced, Gifted, and Talented Learners (3)
- EGI6246 - Education of Special Populations of Gifted Students (3)
- EGI6247 - Developing Advanced Programs and Services: Acceleration and Enrichment for Academically and Intellectually Gifted Learners (3)
- EGI6417 - Guidance and Counseling Strategies for Teachers of Gifted and Talented Individuals (3)
- EGI6305 - Theory and Development of Creativity (3)
Thesis/Capstone Option
3 - 6 Total Credits
- Complete 1 of the following
Thesis- Earn at least 6 credits from the following types of courses: IDS 6971 - Thesis Option Student must complete an Intent to Graduate form the semester prior to enrolling in IDS 6971 or EDF 6635.
Capstone- Complete all of the following
- Complete the following:
- EDF6635 - Capstone: Action Research in Teacher Leadership (3)
- Student must complete an Intent to Graduate form the semester prior to enrolling in IDS 6971 or EDF 6635.
Grand Total Credits: 33 - 36
Application Requirements
Financial Information
Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.
Fellowship Information
Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.
* Should be taken in first semester in the program, if possible.
** Prerequisites for enrolling in the Thesis Option (IDS 6971) or Capstone (EDF 6635). Students complete a Thesis Option (6 credit hours) or a Capstone Research Project (3 credit hours) at the end of the program. Student must complete an Intent to Graduate form the semester prior to enrolling in IDS 6971 or EDF 6635.
- EDG 6935 - Introductory Seminar in Teacher Leadership 3 Credit Hours *
- EDG 6223 - Curriculum Theory, Organization, and Policy 3 Credit Hours
- EDF 6472 - Data-Driven Decision-Making for Instruction 3 Credit Hours **
- EDF 6233 - Introduction to Action Research and Analysis of Classroom Practice 3 Credit Hours **
Independent LearningThe MEd requires a course-based action research study and completion of a capstone experience.
