Program Overview
The Gifted Education at University of South Florida is a MA programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Gifted Education programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 21,126 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,428 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Tampa, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Gifted Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations of Educational Research
- Advanced Seminar in Special Education
- Pyschoeducational Assessment of Exceptional Students
- Nature and Needs of the Gifted
- Theory and Development of Creativity
- Advanced Educational Strategies for Teaching the Gifted
- Seminar in Special Populations of the Gifted
- Consultation, Counseling, and Guide of the Gifted
- Supervised Practicum in Gifted Education
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
For admission, all programs require earned degrees from regionally accredited institutions or an international equivalent.
Admissions requirements include:
An earned bachelor\'s degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university
An undergraduate GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale as an upper division student in a baccalaureate degree or the following GRE preferred scores:
Verbal: 550 or Analytical Writing: 3.5
Quantitative: 520
Two letters of recommendation from administrators familiar with applicant\'s professional teaching experience that verify applicant\'s K-12 employment status
A written statement of intent to pursue degree in gifted education, including applicant\'s professional goals
Copy of professional teaching certificate (not a temporary certificate)
Evidence that applicant currently holds a teaching position in a K-12 setting
All materials should be forwarded to Easter Curry at ehcurry@usf.edu or to Teaching and Learning, Gifted Education Admissions, EDU 105, Tampa, FL 33620.
International Students
Applicants whose native language is not English or who have not earned a degree in the United States must also submit TOEFL scores earned within two (2) years of the desiredone of the following conditions:
The applicant\'s native language is English
Has scored 500 or higher on the GRE Verbal Test
Has earned a college degree at a U.S. institution of higher learning
Has earned a college degree from an institution whose language of instruction is English (must be noted on the transcript)
Has scored 6.5 on International English Language Testing System (IELTS) http://www.ielts.org/
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 21,126 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,428 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 21,126 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 10,428 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of South Florida directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of South Florida
University of South Florida
Tampa, United States
University of South Florida is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months