Curriculum & Instruction (M.Ed.) - Gifted Education (add-on endorsement)
Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2024 through summer 2025. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.
This program provides the option to earn an add-on endorsement to an existing initial Virginia teaching license. This program is not designed to meet the requirements for an initial teaching license. If the initial teaching license is not from Virginia, a Virginia initial teaching license must be obtained during the program.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Education Core Courses | ||
| EDUC 604 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 630 | Technology Practices for Instructional Improvement | 3 |
| EDUC 671 | Curriculum Evaluation | 3 |
| EDUC 673 | Curriculum and Methods for Effective Instruction | 3 |
| Choose one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| The Differentiated Classroom | ||
| Instructional Methods for Behavior and Learning | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Gifted Education Cognate | ||
| EDGL 526 | Identification and Education of the Gifted Learner | 3 |
| EDGL 619 | Supporting the Social, Emotional, and Guidance Needs of the Gifted | 3 |
| EDGL 620 | Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Gifted Learners | 3 |
| EDGL 627 | Program Design and Services in Gifted Education | 3 |
| Choose one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Elementary Curriculum and Methods | ||
| Middle Grades Curriculum and Methods | ||
| Total Hours | 15 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Courses | ||
| EDUC 518 | Educational Research and Assessment | 3 |
| Choose one of the following courses: | 3 | |
| Directed Practicum Capstone: Gifted Learners 1 | ||
| Current Issues in Education Capstone | ||
| Total Hours | 6 | |
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EDGL 698 is required for add-on endorsement in Virginia Background check clearance required.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Gate Courses | ||
| EDGT 677 | School of Education Gate 1 – Graduate Add-On Licensure | 0 |
| EDGT 679 | School of Education Gate 2 – Graduate Add-On Licensure | 0 |
| EDGT 681 | School of Education Gate 3 – Graduate Add-On Licensure | 0 |
| Total Hours | 0 | |
Note
- No residency required
All applicable prerequisites must be met
Graduation Requirements
- Complete 36 hours
- A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
- 2.5 GPA
- No more than two grades of C may be applied to the degree (includes grades of C+ & C-)
- No grade of D or below may be applied to the degree (includes grades of D+ & D-)
- Degree must be completed within 5 years
- Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date
Program Offered in Online Format
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| EDGL 526 | Identification and Education of the Gifted Learner | 3 |
| EDUC 518 | Educational Research and Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 604 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDGT 677 | School of Education Gate 1 – Graduate Add-On Licensure | 0 |
| EDGT 679 | School of Education Gate 2 – Graduate Add-On Licensure | 0 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDGL 619 | Supporting the Social, Emotional, and Guidance Needs of the Gifted | 3 |
| EDGL 620 | Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Gifted Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 624 | Instructional Methods for Behavior and Learning | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| EDGL 627 | Program Design and Services in Gifted Education | 3 |
| EDUC 630 | Technology Practices for Instructional Improvement | 3 |
| EDUC 671 | Curriculum Evaluation | 3 |
| EDGT 681 | School of Education Gate 3 – Graduate Add-On Licensure | 0 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| EDUC 673 | Curriculum and Methods for Effective Instruction | 3 |
| EDUC 675 or EDUC 676 |
Elementary Curriculum and Methods or Middle Grades Curriculum and Methods |
3 |
| EDUC 696 or EDGL 698 |
Current Issues in Education Capstone 1 or Directed Practicum Capstone: Gifted Learners |
3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
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EDGL 698 is required for add-on endorsement in Virginia. Background check clearance required.