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Special Education MA — Gifted Education Specialist Endorsement
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M.A.
Credits: 33
Locations: Greeley; Online + Summer Greeley Visits
Admissions: Fall
We prepare elementary and secondary level teachers to work with gifted and talented students. This helps them to develop their full potential.
The program focuses on affective and educational programming strategies and options. These meet the needs of students identified as gifted, talented and creative. It also benefits all learners. Students in classes represent teachers at all grade levels and within all content areas, as well as gifted education.
The program offers valuable field experiences, summer campus and online delivery options. The program also offers a high standard of education: 98% of graduates pass the PLACE Endorsement exam on their first attempt.
Where can your degree take you?
When you earn your degree, you’ll have the experience and leadership skills to take the next step in your career. You’ll also have the qualifications of a top program to help you stand out in the job market. Our graduates teach gifted and talented learners at all grade levels, in diverse educational settings. This includes public schools, private schools and private education companies.