Curriculum & Instruction, MA - Gifted & Talented Education 

The Master of Arts (MA) Curriculum & Instruction - Gifted & Talented Education emphasis program prepares teachers at all levels to excel in teaching Gifted and Talented students (PK-12).

The program course sequence meets Colorado Department of Education (CDE) requirements for the Gifted Education endorsement. This program does not meet requirements for an initial teaching license.

The Curriculum & Instruction, MA - Gifted & Talented Education coursework comprises 36 credit hours. It provides teachers with research and evidence-based professional coursework to increase their capacity, knowledge, and skills to become master teachers of gifted and talented students for grades P-12, and it covers a wide range of topics essential for educators specializing in Gifted and Talented education, including foundations, assessment, psychology, diversity, creativity, curriculum models, differentiated instruction, program leadership, and practical experience through a practicum.

To complete this program, students must successfully complete the program's required courses and pass the Gifted Education Praxis exam. All courses are offered in a convenient format, allowing for flexibility in scheduling.

• All courses must be completed with a grade of B- or better
• 40 practicum hours are required for CURR 5230

Professional Exam Requirement

The Praxis exams measure the academic skills and subject-specific knowledge needed as an educator. Students must pass the state-approved Gifted Education Core endorsement exam to complete the certificate and to be recommended for the endorsement.

• #5358 Gifted Education

The Master of Arts Degree in Curriculum & Instruction is a thirty-six (36) - semester-hour program designed for licensed, practicing teachers who desire to continue developing their professional expertise. Candidates complete a core of academic work requiring:

1. Examination of educational issues from the perspective of social context and culturally responsive pedagogy;
2. Investigation and analysis of curricular design and models of teaching;
3. Examination and analysis of seminal and current research and application of research in instructional settings;
4. Consideration of and for the role and uses of technology in Curriculum & Instruction, and implementation in the classroom.
   • Further, the selection of a cognate emphasis area allows students to concentrate their coursework in an area of instruction in which they wish to develop a particular expertise (Mathematics Education, Literacy Education, Science Education, or Gifted and Talented Education).

Required Courses

The Gifted & Talented Education emphasis within the Master of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction degree program requires the following coursework:

For details on program coursework, please visit the Academic Catalog.

Financial Aid Priority: March 1

For additional details on the admission process, please visit the Admission Details page.