Program Details

Master of Arts in Gifted Education Advanced Program for Continuing Professional Education

Offered By: College of Education

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Total Program Credits & Course Length:

Total Program Credits: 32

Online: 6 weeks [ More Info ]

Transfer Credits:

Up to 12 credits or 1/3 of the program

Program Tuition Rate:

Online: $530 per credit. [ More Info ]

As part of our commitment to keeping tuition rates competitive, GCU has kept campus tuition costs frozen since 2009. While the cost per credits are listed below, the average campus student pays only $8,600 per year* in tuition after institutional scholarships and grants. Speak with your university counselor for more information about estimating the costs of attending GCU.

Tuition	Credits	2018-19
Traditional Undergraduate	1-11	$687.50 per credit
Traditional Undergraduate	12-18 (block tuition)	$8,250 per semester
Traditional Undergraduate	19+ (semester rate +)	$8,250 + $687.50 per credit above 18 credits
Summer Traditional Undergraduate (Except pre-licensure nursing cohorts)*		$310 per credit

*Tuition rates for all courses beginning July 1, 2018

*No in-state/out-of-state rates

*Traditional campus undergraduate students taking courses in the online format will be charged the regular tuition rates.

*Traditional campus undergraduate students are required to take a minimum of nine (9) credits in the traditional campus format.

It is the policy of GCU to collect and remit sales, use, excise and/or gross receipts taxes in compliance with state and local taxing jurisdiction regulations, which require the university to remit tax where applicable. Regulations vary by student location. Payment of tax is ultimately the student's financial responsibility to the university regardless of financing arrangements. Per Hawaii requirements: It is hereby stated that students residing in the State of Hawaii will be charged Hawaii General Excise Tax on all transactions. Students living in the District of Oahu will be charged 4.712 percent. Students residing in other Hawaii districts will be charged 4.1666 percent.

*Fees subject to change.

GCU's non-traditional tuition rates are for students who are interested in pursuing an online degree program or taking evening classes. Speak with your university counselor to learn more about your opportunities for scholarships off tuition through GCU's educational alliances or to find out about options for continuing education for teachers.

Undergraduate Tuition	2018-19
Education Programs	$440 per credit
Theology Programs	$395 per credit
Applied Business Analytics / Applied Business Information Systems/ Business Information Systems/ Computer Programming / Information Technology Programs	$449 per credit
Business Administration with an Emphasis in Business Intelligence	$470 per credit
Online and Professional Studies (all programs other than those listed above)	$470 per credit
Active Duty and Active Reserve (online and professional studies)	$250 per credit

Graduate Tuition	2018-19
Education Programs	$530 per credit
Master of Divinity	$340 per credit
IT Programs	$505 per credit
Business Programs (Excludes Business Analytics / Information Systems and Technology Management)	$575 per credit
Nursing Programs	$500 per credit
Advanced Practice Nursing Programs	$670 per credit
Business Analytics / Information Systems and Technology Management Programs	$505 per credit
Online and Professional Studies (all programs other than those listed above)	$515 per credit
Active Duty and Active Reserve (online and professional studies)	$400 per credit
Doctoral Programs (includes DIS-966 through DIS-970)	$650 per credit
Doctoral Programs – Active Duty and Active Reserve (online and professional studies)	$617.50 per credit

Continuing Education (CTE) Tuition	2018-19
Online	$150 per credit

*Fees subject to change.

2018-19

Residence Hall Rates Students are required to carry at least a Canyon $1,350 meal plan.
Prescott / Camelback / Sedona / Chaparral / Saguaro / Ocotillo	Triple Occupancy	$3,550 per academic year
The Grove: Acacia / Ironwood / Juniper / Willow	Triple Occupancy	$3,550 per academic year
Cypress	Double Occupancy	$4,400 per academic year
Prescott / Camelback / Sedona / Chaparral / Saguaro / Ocotillo	Double Occupancy	$5,000 per academic year
The Grove: Acacia / Ironwood / Juniper / Willow	Double Occupancy	$5,000 per academic year

Apartment Rates Students are required to carry at least a Canyon $750 meal plan.
North Rim	Double Occupancy	$5,500 per academic year
North Rim	Single Occupancy	$6,000 per academic year
Papago Studio (two bedrooms, one bathroom, no kitchen or living room)	Single Occupancy	$5,500 per academic year
Papago / Agave / Roadrunner / Diamondback / Encanto (four bedrooms, two bathrooms, with kitchen and living room)	Single Occupancy	$6,100 per academic year

Summer Room Rates
Active student (actively enrolled in at least one course)		$1,200
Working student (on-campus job, but not taking courses)		$1,600

All residents (including all on-campus and remote housing residents) commit to housing reservations as an academic year-long lease (both fall and spring semesters) and are charged for housing by the academic year (both fall and spring semesters).
All housing charges, including room and board, are billed to the student's account.
For payment methods and deadlines contact your university counselor or student services counselor.
All rates include parking (summer only), rent, water, electricity, basic cable and Internet. Rates above DO NOT include tax.

Meal Plans Meal plans for 2017-18 are Dining Dollars only and do not include meal swipes.
Plans	Details	Price
Canyon $750 Dining Dollars	Exclusive to apartment residents or commuter students.	$1,500 per academic year
Canyon $1,350 Dining Dollars	Minimum requirement for residence hall residents.	$2,700 per academic year
Canyon $1,800 Dining Dollars		$3,500 per academic year
Canyon $2,100 Dining Dollars		$4,000 per academic year
Canyon $2,700 Dining Dollars		$5,100 per academic year

*Fees subject to change.

2018-19

Residence Hall Rates Students are required to carry at least a Canyon $1,350 meal plan.
Prescott / Camelback / Sedona / Chaparral / Saguaro / Ocotillo	Triple Occupancy	$3,550 per academic year
The Grove: Acacia / Ironwood / Juniper / Willow	Triple Occupancy	$3,550 per academic year
Canyon	Double Occupancy	$4,400 per academic year
Prescott / Camelback / Sedona / Chaparral / Saguaro / Ocotillo	Double Occupancy	$5,000 per academic year
The Grove: Acacia / Ironwood / Juniper / Willow	Double Occupancy	$5,000 per academic year

Apartment Rates Students are required to carry at least a Canyon $750 meal plan.
North Rim	Double Occupancy	$5,500 per academic year
North Rim	Single Occupancy	$6,000 per academic year
Papago Studio (two bedrooms, one bathroom, no kitchen or living room)	Single Occupancy	$5,500 per academic year
Papago / Agave / Roadrunner / Diamondback / Encanto / Jerome / Cactus (four bedrooms, two bathrooms, with kitchen and living room)	Single Occupancy	$6,100 per academic year

Summer Room Rates
Active student (actively enrolled in at least one course)		$1,200
Working student (on-campus job, but not taking courses)		$1,600

All residents (including all on-campus and remote housing residents) commit to housing reservations as an academic year-long lease (both fall and spring semesters) and are charged for housing by the academic year (both fall and spring semesters).
All housing charges, including room and board, are billed to the student's account.
For payment methods and deadlines contact your university counselor or student services counselor.
All rates include parking (summer only), rent, water, electricity, basic cable and Internet. Rates above DO NOT include tax.

Meal Plans Meal plans for 2018-19 are Dining Dollars only and do not include meal swipes.
Plans	Details	Price
Canyon $250 Dining Dollars	Exclusive to commuter students.	$500 per academic year
Canyon $750 Dining Dollars	Exclusive to apartment residents or commuter students.	$1,500 per academic year
Canyon $1,350 Dining Dollars	Minimum requirement for residence hall residents.	$2,700 per academic year
Canyon $1,800 Dining Dollars		$3,500 per academic year
Canyon $2,100 Dining Dollars		$4,000 per academic year
Canyon $2,700 Dining Dollars		$5,100 per academic year

*Fees subject to change.

Traditional On-Campus Fees

2018-19

Fees indicated are effective for all students enrolling for 2018-19 academic year. Please contact your university counselor with any questions.

Canyon Connect	Undergraduate courses	$95 per class
Registration Deposit	Non-refundable	$50
Student Activity Fee	Traditional undergraduate and graduate campus students (except those in the nursing pre-licensure program)	$275 per semester (excluding summer)
Colter Surface Parking (2018-19)	Green Lot - For campus residents only. Secure parking for student vehicles near or adjacent to campus. Limited spaces are available.	$50
Grove Garage Resident Parking (2018-19)	Red Lot - For Grove residents only. Covered parking for student vehicles near Willow, Acacia, Juniper and Ironwood residence halls.	$150 per academic year
29th Avenue Parking Garage (2018-19)	Black Lot - For campus residents only. Covered parking on the perimeter of campus on floors 2, 3, 4 and 5.	$150 per academic year
Halo Parking Garage (2018-19)	Purple Lot - For commuter students only. Covered parking on the perimeter of campus on floors 2, 3, 4 and 5.	$150 per academic year
Lot D – Formerly Missouri Avenue Surface Parking (2018-19)	Orange Lot - For commuter students only. Secure parking for student vehicles near or adjacent to campus.	$20 per academic year
Housing Application Fee	Traditional undergraduate campus students and non-refundable	$250
Housing Prepayment	Returning residents only and non-refundable	$200
Returned Check Fee	All returned checks	$25
Health Insurance		$2,439 per academic year
Transcript Fee		$5
Graduation Fee		$150
Health Fee		$70 per semester
Health Center Visit Fee		$25
Schedule Change Fee		$25
Late Payment Fee		$25
Global Studies Portfolio Fee		$90
Hospitality Management Premium		$100 per semester
Tennis Management Premium		$250 per semester
Golf Management Premium		$500 per semester
Computer Science, Computer Programming, Engineering and Information Technology Program Premium 2018-19		$800 per semester
Nursing Program Premium 2018-19 (effective summer 2018)	Pre-Licensure program	$1,000 per semester
Worship Arts Premium	Includes minors	$250 per semester
Special Course Fees		Refer to the University Policy Handbook

*Fees subject to change.

Non-Traditional Online and Evening Fees

2018-19

Fees indicated are effective for all students enrolling starting on July 1, 2018, unless otherwise specified.

Canyon Connect	Undergraduate courses	$95
Canyon Connect	Graduate courses	$105
Canyon Connect	Doctoral courses	$115
RN to BSN Program Course Material Fee	5-week courses with an NRS- prefix and HLT-362V	$120 per course
Course Material Fee	NUR-634	Refer to the University Policy Handbook
Learning Management Service Fee	New online and professional studies students	$400
Doctoral Residencies	Including MDiv	$795-$1,195 per Residency
Doctoral Programs	Dissertation continuation - optional zero-credit course	$500
Accordance Bible Software	New MDiv students only	$285
Credential Evaluation (International)	Basic evaluation	$175
Credential Evaluation (International)	Course-by-course evaluation	$250
Returned Check Fee	All returned checks	$25
Transcript Fee		$5
Graduation Fee		$150
Special Course Fees		Refer to the University Policy Handbook

*Fees subject to change.

Overview

Teach Gifted and Exceptional Learners

With Grand Canyon University's (GCU) Master of Arts (MA) in Gifted Education degree, you can learn innovative ways to teach gifted students and help them realize their potential. Offered by GCU's College of Education, this masters in gifted education program helps you develop ethical instructional practices and explore the formation of gifted education programs.

The masters in gifted education online degree program reviews current methods used to identify, teach and nurture gifted children academically, mentally and emotionally. Observation and practice opportunities throughout graduate coursework allow you to gain hands-on experience and evaluate researched concepts in P-12 classrooms. This masters in gifted education degree aligns with National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) and the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) standards and can prepare licensed teachers for gifted endorsement.

You must submit a copy of your current teaching license or provide evidence of a minimum of one year of teaching experience to apply for this program. In addition, it is essential to have access to a K-12 classroom to complete the program assignments.

Degree Outcomes

Learn Skills to Engage Gifted, Talented and Creative Students

In this masters in gifted education online program, you examine neuroscience, cognitive and educational research to develop teaching practices that address the learning needs of exceptional students. In addition, you explore collaborative learning cultures as well as learn to identify, evaluate and assess giftedness. The capstone course allows you to reflect on learning experiences and theories to demonstrate your understanding.

What You Will Learn

Study Masters in Gifted Education Curriculum

In this Master of Arts in Gifted Education program, you examine:

Multicultural gifted education curriculum development and instructional strategies
Historic foundations of research that guide education
Evaluation and identification procedures that apply to gifted, talented and creative P-12 students
Instructional methods that meet intellectual and social-emotional needs
Academically stimulating activities that enhance learning and creative thinking skills

Career Outcomes

Choose a Career in Gifted Education

Common careers after gaining this advanced degree in gifted education include elementary, junior high or high school gifted or advanced placement (AP) teacher, program facilitator, curriculum specialist and gifted programs coordinator. Potential workplaces include private, charter and public schools, colleges and educational consulting agencies.

Program Domains

Course List

The programs offered at Grand Canyon University may vary by content and course length. You are currently viewing the program version available in Arizona. For information about specific course content, credit length and VA approval in your state, please contact a counselor at 1-855-GCU-LOPE or click here to request more information.

Major:

32 credits

Total Degree Requirements:

32 credits

Program Core Courses

UNV-501: Introduction to Graduate Studies in the College of Education Total Credits: 2 credits

Course Description

This course is designed to prepare students for the graduate learning experience at Grand Canyon University. Students have opportunities to develop and strengthen the skills necessary to succeed as graduate students in the College of Education. Emphasis is placed on utilizing the tools for graduate success.

TCH-520: Brain-Based Learning Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

This course focuses on brain research (from neuroscience to the behavioral and cognitive sciences) that relates to teaching and learning and suggests ways that brain research can be translated into what teachers do in schools and classrooms. Teacher candidates will examine the inner workings of the brain and the effect on student learning, memory, and transfer. Specifically, the course explores the body of knowledge that represents the application of brain research to classroom practice, and how knowledge about the human brain can affect the curricular, instructional, and assessment decisions that teachers make every day. Practicum/field experience hours: None. Fingerprint clearance not required.

TCH-539: Introduction to Educational Research Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

This course provides teachers with an introduction to applied research in education across the major quantitative, qualitative, and action research traditions. Coursework focuses on understanding the research process and its integrated components and evaluating published research reports from the perspective of a critical consumer. Teachers explore scientific reasoning and research design.

SPD-503: Foundations of Gifted Education Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

In this course, candidates explore the historical foundations and evolution of gifted education, including definitions of giftedness. Candidates compare and contrast perspectives of giftedness, and describe characteristics of gifted, talented, and creative students and their implications for academic instruction. Emphasis is placed on identifying major contributors and their contributions to the field of gifted education, as well as major theories of intelligence and their relevance to gifted education.

SPD-553: Assessing and Identifying Gifted Learners Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

This course focuses on developing skills to measure intelligence, achievement, creativity, and other dimensions of giftedness. Candidates evaluate identification procedures and expanding the dimensions of gifted education to include new directions for identification and programming. Emphasis is placed on reviewing the principles of assessment and evaluation that apply to the education of gifted, talented, and creative students, including national gifted standards, testing, performance-based assessments, and other methods of observations and student evaluations in K-12 classrooms. Practicum/Field Experience hours: 5. Fingerprint clearance required. Prerequisite: SPD-503.

SPD-513: Instructional Methods in Gifted Education Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

This course outlines instructional and managerial techniques used to address the individual learning needs, strengths, styles, and preferences of gifted, talented, and creative students in K-12 classrooms. Candidates explore the design, delivery, and implementation of differentiated curriculum and instruction for gifted learners. Emphasis is placed on differentiation strategies that improve student achievement through use of instructional strategies targeting large groups, small groups, and individuals. Practicum/Field Experience hours: 10. Fingerprint clearance required.

SPD-523: Creativity and Talent Development in Gifted Education Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

In this course, candidates study the theoretical and practical aspects of creativity and explore how it can be developed in gifted, talented, and creative students. Candidates analyze definitions of creativity and learn techniques for stimulating creative thinking as well as strategies for adapting existing curricula to develop creative thinking abilities in students. Emphasis is placed on the assessment of creative thinking, methods for enhancing personal creative abilities, and techniques for examining the creative process. Practicum/Field Experience hours: 5. Fingerprint clearance required.

SPD-563: Gifted Programming and Environments Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

This course explores the development of effective programs in gifted education. Candidates evaluate gifted education programming related to gifted curriculum models, focus on the development of a well-founded rationale for gifted programming, compare appropriate delivery models for gifted programs, and identify comprehensive services for gifted, talented, and creative students. Emphasis is placed on evaluating and modifying learning environments and classroom climates to assist students who are gifted, talented, and creative to adapt to their environment, as well as advocating for gifted programs. Practicum/field experience hours: 10. Fingerprint clearance required. Prerequisite: SPD-553.

SPD-573: The Social-Emotional Needs of Gifted Learners Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

In this course candidates use current research and material relevant to special populations to develop skills to assist gifted, talented, and creative students address social and emotional issues that may arise. Emphasis is placed on twice exceptional, profoundly gifted, perfectionism, hypersensitivity, gender, underachievement, and special populations. Practicum/field experience hours: 5. Fingerprint clearance required. Prerequisite: SPD-503.

SPD-583: Multicultural Gifted Education Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

This course is designed to teach candidates to develop conceptual understandings and skills to assess, identify, and nurture giftedness in all gifted, talented, and creative students, including those students who are typically underserved. Special emphasis is placed on advocacy for underserved populations, culturally and linguistically diverse exceptional students, social justice, critical topics in gifted education, and family and community engagement. Practicum/Field Experience hours: 10. Fingerprint clearance required. Prerequisite: SPD-513.

SPD-593: Capstone in Gifted Education Total Credits: 3 credits

Course Description

This course provides a reflective, experience-based integration of theory and practice as the culminating experience in the gifted education program. Candidates apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired through their coursework to develop a useful, meaningful, and practical project. Practicum/Field Experience hours: 30. Fingerprint clearance required. Prerequisite: SPD-583.

Program Locations

Online

Pursue a next-generation education with an online degree from Grand Canyon University. Earn your degree with convenience and flexibility with online courses that let you study anytime, anywhere. GCU offers the most experienced leadership in delivering online degree programs. Full-time faculty members and fully trained adjunct instructors, equipped with strong academic backgrounds and practical experience in their fields, support you every step of the way. Designed with the career-oriented professional in mind, our online classes provide an intimate environment that stimulates engaging and challenging discussions. Choose from programs across our distinct colleges, in high-demand employment areas. Classes begin frequently.

Evening

Grand Canyon University’s evening programs cater to the demands of working professionals who prefer an in-person learning environment. Our night classes meet just once per week and offer the interaction and discussion of a typical college classroom. Night classes are designed for a specific number of students, providing a warm and nurturing environment that supports an engaging experience. In an evening cohort, you will progress through your degree program with the same career-minded classmates, providing an opportunity to network and forge relationships that go beyond the classroom. Classes begin frequently at various locations, including our main campus.

* Please note that this list may contain programs that are not presently offered as program availability may vary depending on class size, enrollment and other contributing factors. If you are interested in a program listed herein please first contact your University Counselor for the most current information regarding availability of the program.

* The Department of Education defines how an institution must calculate a program's On-Time Completion rate for federal disclosure purposes. The On-Time Completion rate is based on a program's published required number of months to complete all degree requirements as provided in the institution's catalog. Completion statistics are updated every January and are based on the cohort of students who started the program in the same year and then graduated within the published program length.

Learner Development and Individual Learning Differences
- Candidates explain how language, culture, economic status, family background, and/or area of disability can influence the learning of individuals with gifts and talents.
- Candidates use understanding of development and individual differences to respond to the needs of individuals with gifts and talents.
Learning Environment
- Candidates collaborate with others to design safe, inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments that engage individuals with gifts and talents in meaningful and rigorous learning activities and social interactions.
- Candidates use communication and motivational strategies to help individuals develop ethical leadership skills.
- Candidates collaborate with learners to develop an environment that respects individuals’ language proficiency and cultural and linguistic differences.
- Candidates choose instructional strategies that help individuals adapt to different learning environments.
Curriculum and Assessment
- Candidates use their content knowledge to organize instruction, integrate cross-disciplinary skills, and develop meaningful learning progressions within and across grade levels.
- Candidates use assessment data to select, adapt, and create materials to differentiate instructional strategies and general and specialized curricula to challenge a wide range of advanced knowledge and performance levels of individuals with gifts and talents.
- Candidates use technically sound formal and informal assessments that minimize bias in identifying students, including underrepresented students, for gifted education programs and services.
- Candidates create differentiated assessments and interpret assessment results to develop individually appropriate long- and short-range goals and objectives.
- Candidates collaborate with colleagues and families in using multiple types of assessment information to make identification and learning progress decisions and to minimize bias in assessment and decision-making.
- Candidates engage individuals with gifts and talents in assessing the quality of their own learning and performance and in setting future goals and objectives.
Instructional Practice
- Candidates use a variety of instructional strategies and modifications to deepen conceptual understanding of content and enhance the critical and creative thinking, problem solving, and performance skills of individuals with gifts and talents.
- Candidates integrate appropriate technologies to support instructional assessment, planning, and delivery for individuals with gifts and talents.
- Candidates collaborate with learners, families, professional colleagues, and other educators to select, adapt, and use evidence-based strategies that promote challenging learning opportunities in general and specialized curricula.
- Candidates assert how the development, practice, and transfer of advanced knowledge and skills across environments throughout the lifespan leads to creative, productive careers in a multicultural society for individuals with gifts and talents.
- Candidates use instructional strategies that enhance the affective development of individuals with gifts and talents.
Collaboration and Professionalism
- Candidates use professional ethical principles and specialized program standards to guide their practice.
- Candidates use foundational knowledge, perspectives, and historical and current issues to influence professional practice and the education and treatment of individuals with gifts and talents both in school and in society.
- Candidates demonstrate servant leadership by modeling respect for diversity and the value it plays in fulfilling the needs of individuals with gifts and talents.
- Candidates participate in professional activities and learning communities to develop knowledge and skills, and model the importance of lifelong learning.
- Candidates advance the profession by engaging in activities such as advocacy and mentoring.
- Candidates apply elements of effective collaboration throughout their practice to enhance the learning and well-being of individuals with gifts and talents across a wide range of settings, experiences, and collaborators.
- Candidates serve as a collaborative resource to colleagues.

* Please refer to the Academic Catalog for more information. Program subject to change.

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Master of Arts in Gifted Education Advanced Program for Continuing Professional Education

Traditional On-Campus Tuition

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2018-19

2018-19

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Traditional On-Campus Fees

2018-19

Non-Traditional Online and Evening Fees

2018-19

Overview

Teach Gifted and Exceptional Learners

Degree Outcomes

Learn Skills to Engage Gifted, Talented and Creative Students

What You Will Learn

Study Masters in Gifted Education Curriculum

Career Outcomes

Choose a Career in Gifted Education

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Program Core Courses

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Program Locations

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