William Carey University Gifted Endorsement

Can you give me some details about the supplemental endorsements in Master of Education in Gifted Education course offered by the William Carey University? I would like to apply for admission in Gifted Education course of the William Carey University so I need it?

I want to know the Gifted Endorsement K-12 in William Carey University so can you provide me?

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The William Carey University WCU School of Education offers K-12 supplemental endorsements in gifted education, mild/moderate disabilities, reading education, and health education.

A supplementary endorsement may be earned by completing the prescribed coursework.

These programs have been approved for licensure by the Mississippi Department of Education.

Gifted Education K-12

Attain an endorsement in Gifted Education in one year. A four-part endorsement series is designed for distinct groups of students:

Instructors, seeking support as they teach in the gifted classroom (those under emergency certification);

Regular classroom teachers desiring an add-on endorsement in gifted education;

Class AA teachers desiring to gain an additional 12 hours of postgraduate work;

Parents, guidance counselors, and teacher assistants needed groundwork in gifted education.

Curriculum

EDU 651

The Gifted Child. The study of the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual characteristics of the gifted child, including methods of identifying the gifted child. (3 hours)

EDU 652

Teaching the Gifted Child. A study of the programs, curricula, methodologies, media and materials for the education for the gifted child. (3 hours)

EDU 653

Curricular Development for the Gifted. This course focuses on the development of modules for advanced placement classes and writing/choosing appropriate curricula for elementary or secondary gifted children. (3 hours)

EDU 654

Trends in Gifted Education. Through research and discussion, the student develops an understanding of problems and current trends in gifted education. (3 hours)

The Center for Creative Scholars' Annual Invitational Seminar, Creativity Write-Down Workshop, and The Creativity Exploration Program will be the setting for hands-on experience in developing curricular models, identification procedures, and teaching materials.

This will also provide a practicum experience in teaching the gifted.

For further information, call: Dr. Read Diket, Office 601-318-6051; Email: rdiket@wmcarey.edu

Contact-

William Carey University
710 William Carey Parkway
Hattiesburg, MS 39401