Recommended course sequence:
EDUC 791 – Foundations of Gifted and Talented Education (3 credits – summer)
This course includes the development, characteristics, and individual learning differences of students with gifts and talents. Overview of history and definitions Identification strategies and program options in the field of gifted/talented education. Introduction to current literature as well as exploration of relevant issues and trends. Students can take the Foundations course without being admitted to the program.
EDUC 792 – Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Students with Gifts and Talents (3 credits – fall)
This course focuses on curriculum methods designed specifically for identified students with gifts and talents in specialized programs. Curriculum differentiation and instructional strategies/techniques for students with gifts/talents in the general education classroom. Integration of cognitive/affective domains as well as creative and critical thinking skills. This course requires some pre-clinical hours. Prereq: 791 or cons instr.
EDUC 794 – Psychological Issues in Gifted Education (3 credits – spring)
This course addresses areas related to psychology and giftedness: social-emotional issues of gifted students and counseling research; and identification, assessment, and evaluation related to gifted students and gifted programs.