Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning

Curriculum and Instruction, MEd
Concentration in ASTL: Gifted Child Education (AGCE)

The ASTL concentrations are for teachers and other educators with one or more years of teaching or education-related experience who want to continue to grow professionally. The program offers advanced study in a specific concentration area, including Virginia's Standards of Learning content areas, cohort classes, an innovative schedule, and the use of technology. The courses, aligned with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, help teachers think and practice as board-certified teachers. The program develops teacher-leaders who practice reflection through action-research, problem-based learning, and self-inquiry, and teacher expertise in a concentration that will identify the teacher as a potential leader in that area. Experienced teachers and other educators with or without a master's degree may apply for the full master's degree program, which includes 12 credits of core courses.

Core Courses (12 credits)

Concentration Courses (21 credits)

The 21-credit gifted child education concentration provides advanced professional development through endorsement or master's degree for teachers of gifted students. The concentration meets NAGC/CEC graduate standards and focuses on culturally diverse, multilingual, twice exceptional, and traditionally defined gifted students and programs.

Notes

  • *EDCI 621-624 are the four courses required for VA GCE endorsement.
  • **One year of successful full-time teaching in an accredited public or non-public school may be accepted in lieu of the EDCI 627 practicum (VA Licensure Regulations for School Personnel, 1998). A 3-credit elective course must be chosen with advisor approval to meet the 21-credit requirement.
Gifted Child Concentration form (.pdf)
Gifted Child FLowchart (.pdf)