The Master ' s Degree in the Gifted Education program offers a 36 hour Master's Degree that features an individualized practicum in your own district, a flexible program schedule, and a portfolio in lieu of comprehensive examinations. Completion of the program usually takes a minimum of 3-4 years.  Click here to enter the Graduate School Website for applications and information.

	EGI 5051 Nature and Needs of the Gifted EGI 5325 Theory and Development of Creativity EGI 6232 Advanced Educational Strategies for the Gifted EGI 6416 Consultation, Counseling and Guidance Skills for Gifted Students EGI 6936 Seminar in Special Populations of Gifted Students

	EEX 6222 Advanced Psychoeducational Assessment EDF 6481 Foundations of Educational Research EEX 6939 Advanced Seminar   EGI 6943 Supervised Practicum in Gifted Education: I & II Electives (6 credit)

** Plan III - Not available in Gifted Education at this time.

A Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education is available to teachers, administrators, parents, school psychologists, and others interested in gifted endorsement. The program requires students to complete all 5 courses (15 hours) in gifted education online through USF.

Students must apply for the Graduate Certificate no later than 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the semester in which they intend to take courses.

Students may apply courses taken in this program to the MA in Gifted Education.

Educators seeking fewer than  5 courses (15 hours) in gifted endorsement coursework, please apply as a non-degree seeking student. These courses may be applied to the Graduate Certificate before 6 hours of coursework are completed. Courses may also be applied to the MA in Gifted Education.

Non-Degree Application