EEX 6222 ADVANCED PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT OF EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS (3) Theory and methodology associated with norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, curriculum-based, ecological, and psychoneurological assessment procedures for exceptional students. Fall and Spring. (PR: GS, introductory courses in exceptional student education and educational assessment)

EEX 6936 SEMINAR IN INTEGRATING EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS IN REGULAR EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS (3) Designed for non-special education graduate students. Surveys the characteristics of exceptional student populations, identification procedures, and systems for providing appropriate services for “mainstreamed” student in academic and nonacademic settings.

EGI 5051 NATURE AND NEEDS OF THE GIFTED (3) This survey course examines the characteristics and educational needs of children and youth who are gifted, including those from special populations. Emphasis is on giftedness as defined historically, nationally and locally. The course also explores changing views of intelligence and talent development related to policy and practice in gifted education as well as the processes of identification and programming. Fall
Semester.

EGI 5325 THEORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF CREATIVITY (3) This course explores the concept of creativity, its factors, related theories, measurement, and nurturance. A focus on formal and informal applications will include educational programs, curriculum and strategies. Summer Semester.

EGI 6232 ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIES FOR THE GIFTED (3) Curriculum adjustments, methods and techniques, as well as classroom organizations necessary for teaching students who are gifted will be the focus of this course. Emphasis will also be on curriculum in gifted programs within the context of school reform and restructuring. Spring Semester. (PR: EGI 5051)

EGI 6416 CONSULTATION, COUNSELING, AND GUIDANCE SKILLS FOR GIFTED STUDENTS (3) Primary emphasis of this course will be to provide an awareness, knowledge, and understanding of the unique guidance and counseling needs of students who are gifted and talented or from special populations.

EGI 6936 SEMINAR IN SPECIAL POPULATIONS OF GIFTED STUDENTS (3) This seminar will provide a critical survey of the research issues, policy, ethics and practices related culturally diverse, economically disadvantaged, limited, English proficient, twice exceptional, high gifted, or very young.