Online Graduate Program in Gifted Education
The Master of Science in Special Education – Gifted program supports candidates in developing that knowledge and skills to provide equitable and appropriate education for exceptional children and youth. Designed for flexibility, convenience, and educational quality, this fully online program concentrates on the practical needs and challenges faced by today’s gifted facilitators.
The Special Education – Gifted program has two pathways: earning the endorsement only (15 graduate credit hours) or earning the endorsement plus a Master’s degree (plus an additional 21 graduate credit hours).
Gifted Special Education Endorsement Course Requirements
| Course | Credit | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| SPED 851 Theories & Models in Gifted Education | 3 | Online | ||
| SPED 852 Educational Strategies in Gifted Education | 3 | Online | Online | |
| SPED 853 Curriculum/Instruction for Gifted Education | 3 | Online | Online | |
| SPED 855 Identification/Assessment for Gifted Education | 3 | Online | ||
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SPED 859 Practicum/Consultation & Collaboration Gifted (Prerequisites: SPED 851, SPED 852, SPED 853, SPED 855) |
3 | Online | Online | |
| Total Hours | 15 |
**To earn a provisional endorsement in order to teach Gifted Special Education in Kansas, candidates must successfully complete: SPED 851, SPED 852, and SPED 853. Prior to completion of these courses, a candidate’s employer may obtain a Waiver for them to teach Gifted.
Master's Degree Course Requirements
| Course | Credit | Fall | Spring | Summer |
| AEP 800 Innovative Technology Integration | 3 | Online | Online | Online |
| AEP 803 Educational Research | 3 | Online | Online | Online |
| AEP 855 Educational Leadership | 3 | Online | Online | Online |
| AEP 867 Instructional Design & Assessment | 3 | Online | Online | Online |
| AEP 880 Cultural Diversity | 3 | Online | Online | Online |
| Elective* | 3 | Online | Online | Online |
| Elective* | 3 | Online | Online | Online |
| Total Hours | 21 |
*Elective options include courses across any of the AEP programs to enrich instruction for gifted students.
For additional information, see the following:
- Gifted Program Website
- Admission Requirements
- Comprehensive Exams
- Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Licensure Requirements
For more information, please see Licensure Disclosure.
Contact Information
If you are interested in learning more about the Gifted Education program, please contact Mrs. Kristin Hernandez at krhernandez@fhsu.edu