Graduate Programs in Gifted Education
| Thank you for your interest in LSU’s graduate programs in Gifted Education. We are proud to offer mentorship and coursework that is based upon Louisiana certification requirements and nationally adopted standards for graduate programs in this field. Successful completion of these degrees will prepare graduate students for classroom teaching, district administration, and high level scholarly research. |  |
In the School of Education, we offer four graduate programs for those interested in gifted education:
| Master of Education (M.Ed.) | The M.Ed. degree is designed for the professional development of teachers seeking a master’s degree and preparation as teachers of the academically gifted. The program is flexible enough to accommodate both full-time and part-time graduate students, yet maintain the cohort model. Most courses are offered on a 12–month cycle. The M.Ed. in Gifted Education requires six hours in research and assessment, 18 hours in gifted education, nine hours of electives in one content/teaching field, and a three-hour practicum in gifted education. LSU requires that a master’s degree be finished in five calendar years. | Click here for more information about the M.Ed. program |
| Add-On Certification | For students who have already earned master’s degrees in other areas of education, we offer all of the courses required by the Louisiana Department of Education for certification as a teacher of the gifted. | Click here for more information about the Add-On Certification program |
| Certificate of Education Specialist (Ed.S.) | The Ed.S. certificate is intended primarily for teachers, counselors, supervisors, and administrators in elementary and secondary schools. This program provides in-depth opportunities for further professional growth and specialization for persons who have completed the master’s degree. A minimum of 60 hours of graduate credit—which may include hours earned in the master’s degree—is required. Individuals interested in pursuing an Ed.S. certificate with specialization in gifted education should consult one of the program’s faculty members. There is no time limit on this degree, but you must be continually enrolled. | Click here for more information about the Ed.S. program |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) | The Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction is structured to support interdisciplinary studies and individualization for researchers and practitioners. Advanced course work and research in the liberal arts and social sciences are emphasized. Individuals interested in pursuing a Ph.D. with specialization in gifted education should consult one of the program’s faculty members. You have seven years (post-masters or post-Ed.S.) to complete the Ph.D. | Click here for more information about the Ph.D. program |
Click here for a comprehensive guide to the Gifted Education programs offered at LSU.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Jennifer Jolly
113C Peabody Hall
jjolly@lsu.edu
225-578-2049
This page was last updated Thursday, February 28, 2013