Program Overview
The Gifted Education at West Virginia University is a MA programme in Education over 18 months, delivered Online. 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: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 23,238 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
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
- Legal/Educational Foundations: Special Education
- Academic Interventions for Special Needs
- Classroom/Behavior Management for Special Needs
- Technology Applications for Special Needs
- Collaborative-Consultative Inclusion Strategies
- Introduction to Gifted Education
- Teaching Strategies: Gifted Education
- Support for Special Populations in Gifted Education
- Critical Thinking/Creativity in Gifted Education
- Characteristics/Educational Adaptations: Developmental Disabilities
- Early Learning Curriculum: Early Intervention
- Intro Low Vision/Blindness
- Learning Characteristics:Autism
- Educational Interventions: Autism
- Differentiating Instruction for English Language Learners with Disabilities
- Mathematics for Special Needs
- Reading for Special Needs
- Elementary Content Methods
- Gifted and High Ability Learners in Inclusive Classrooms
- Research to Practice
- Culminating Practicum: Gifted Education
- Culminating Project
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 2.75 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).
- have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
- meet English Proficiency or request conditional admission and complete an Intensive English Program (IEP) application\xc2\xa0
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English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 23,238 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 23,238 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact West Virginia University 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 West Virginia University
West Virginia University
Morgantown, United States
West Virginia University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-10-17
- Start Date 2018-01-09
- Language English
- Duration 18 months