The M.Ed. Program in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Gifted Education is designed for teachers, program coordinators, administrators, or other school personnel who may already hold certification in early, middle, or secondary education, or in at least one area of special education. The program provides candidates with an integrated advanced preparation program that gives students an understanding of the unique cognitive/affective needs of gifted students, curriculum, and instruction to meet those needs, and the processes for developing appropriate programs and services in the context of general or special education. Students graduating from this program have a core preparation, including eligibility for Virginia state endorsement in gifted education, if currently holding a valid Virginia teaching license. The program readies them to succeed in roles as coordinators of gifted programs in local school divisions, building leaders, or in central office staff positions.

*Depending upon past course work/experiences and desired preparation for certification, with a 3-6 hour internship.

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