Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2022 through summer 2023. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.

Upon completion of this program, candidates with initial license are eligible for Gifted Education (add-on endorsement). Refer to www.liberty.edu/advisingguide

Course List

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:
EDUC 547	The Differentiated Classroom	3
EDUC 624	Instructional Methods for Behavior and Learning	3
Total Hours		18

Course List

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
EDUC 675	Elementary Curriculum and Methods	3
or EDUC 676	Middle Grades Curriculum and Methods
Total Hours		15

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Professional Courses
EDUC 518	Educational Research and Assessment	3
Choose three credit hours of the following:		3
EDGL 698	Directed Practicum Capstone: Gifted Learners
EDUC 696	Current Issues in Education Capstone
Total Hours		6

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EDGL 698 Directed Practicum Capstone: Gifted Learners (3 c.h.) is required for add-on endorsement in Virginia Background check clearance required.

Course List

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