Master of Arts (MA) in Special Education (Gifted and Talented Certification)
15,120 USDTuition Fee/year
Jan, May, AugStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
The University of Alabama’s College of Education Special Education and Multiple Abilities Department offers courses which lead to certification in the area of gifted and talented. Emphasis is placed on experiences that will lead to an understanding of the special nature and needs of students who are gifted and talented, the application of a variety of instructional models and appropriate educational strategies, and the development of skills necessary to plan and implement differentiated educational programming. Those who currently hold an Alabama Class B teaching certificate or equivalent if certified in another state are eligible for this program. The online format allows educators to continue to work full-time while pursuing an advanced degree and a new career path. The program includes courses that follow state guidelines and leads to master’s-level teaching certification in Gifted and Talented P-12. A certification only option is designed for educators who have earned a master’s degree and hold a valid Alabama Class A teaching certificate or equivalent if certified in another state.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Education and Training
Degree
MA
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Online
The University of Alabama’s College of Education Special Education and Multiple Abilities Department offers courses which lead to certification in the area of gifted and talented. Emphasis is placed on experiences that will lead to an understanding of the special nature and needs of students who are gifted and talented, the application of a variety of instructional models and appropriate educational strategies, and the development of skills necessary to plan and implement differentiated educational programming. Those who currently hold an Alabama Class B teaching certificate or equivalent if certified in another state are eligible for this program. The online format allows educators to continue to work full-time while pursuing an advanced degree and a new career path. The program includes courses that follow state guidelines and leads to master’s-level teaching certification in Gifted and Talented P-12. A certification only option is designed for educators who have earned a master’s degree and hold a valid Alabama Class A teaching certificate or equivalent if certified in another state.
Admission Requirements
79+
6.5+
59+
3+
300+
110+
Admission to the MA program requires the following: Alabama Class B teacher certification or equivalent, undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or 3.0 average for the last 60 hours of a degree program, or a 3.0 or higher in completed graduate degree program, AND minimum score of 300 on the GRE or 50th percentile on the MAT. Test scores are waived for Summer 2021 and Fall 2021 semester applications.
Jan
May
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
15,120 USD
International
15,120 USD
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