Gifted Education MEd
We are proud to offer mentorship and coursework that is based upon Louisiana certification requirements and nationally adopted standards for graduate programs in this field. Successful completion prepares graduate students for classroom teaching, district administration, and high level scholarly research.
Master of Education (EGFE)
The MEd degree is designed for the professional development of teachers seeking a master’s degree and preparation as teachers of the academically gifted. The program is flexible enough to accommodate both full-time and part-time graduate students, while maintaining a cohort model. Most courses are offered on a 12–month cycle. The MEd in Gifted Education requires six hours in research and assessment, 18 hours in gifted education, nine hours of electives in one content/teaching field, and a three-hour practicum in gifted education. LSU requires that a master’s degree be finished in five calendar years.
Add-On Certification
All of the courses required for the Academically Gifted endorsement are offered as part of the degree.
Coursework required for the MEd in Gifted Education
ELRC 4249 Understanding and Applying Research in Education
ELRC 4006 Introduction to Applied Statistics in Educational Research
EDCI 7760 Nature and Needs of the Gifted and Talented
EDCI 7761 Models and Strategies for Teaching the Gifted
EDCI 7762 Creative Behavior
EDCI 7763 Developing Curriculum for the Gifted
EDCI 7764 Social and Emotional Development of the Gifted
EDCI 7768 Practicum in Education for the Gifted
ELRC 4507 Computer Technology in Education (or equivalent)
EDCI 7105, 7108, 7109, 7110; 7111, 7130, 7131, 7312, 7313, 7314, 7315, 7843, 7844,
7845, 7846, 7930
or approved courses outside the School of Education
9 hours of advanced coursework in one content area (e.g. ENGL 4001, 4007, 4055, 4071)
Course Sequence Alternatives
We value the development of a community of learners among graduate students in gifted education and strive to organize cohorts of students to progress through courses together. For this reason, we strongly recommend that you begin coursework in the Fall semester if at all possible.
3 hours per semester
EDCI 7760
6 hours per semester
EDCI 7760
research
3 hours per semester
EDCI 7761
6 hours per semester
EDCI 7761
research
3 hours per semester
EDCI 7763
6 hours per semester
EDCI 7763
ELRC 4507
3 hours per semester
EDCI 7762
6 hours per semester
EDCI 7762
3 hours per semester
EDCI 7764
6 hours per semester
EDCI 7764
3 hours per semester
ELRC 4507
6 hours per semester
ELRC 7768
elective
3 hours per semester
elective
3 hours per semester
elective
3 hours per semester
elective
3 hours per semester
elective
3 hours per semester
elective
3 hours per semester
EDCI 7768
Teacher Education Disclosure
The Gifted Education MEd program meets the educational eligibility criteria for endorsement
in Academically Gifted in the State of Louisiana. Graduates of this Louisiana state-approved
teacher preparation program will qualify for the Academically Gifted endorsement.
Graduates of the program who wish to teach in another U.S. state or country may require
additional eligibility criteria to qualify for licensure and/or certification in those
locations. We are unable to confirm the licensure and/or certification requirements
of other states or countries. Therefore, if you intend to pursue such credentialing
in another state or elsewhere, it is advised that you contact the applicable state
or country credentialing authority to familiarize yourself with its specific requirements
and determine if this program meets the applicable eligibility criteria. If you have
additional questions in this regard, please contact us to assist you in your career planning.
Procedures for filing appeals and complaints are accessed here.