Gifted & Talented Graduate Program

Southern Methodist University offers four courses (12 graduate credits) that prepare teachers for the gifted education certification exam*. These four courses in their ideal sequence are EDU 6325 (Nature and Needs), EDU 6397 (Growth and Development, Social and Emotional) or EDU 6347 (Creativity), and EDU 6388 (Curriculum). It is possible to begin with EDU 6397 or 6347. In no case, however, should an inexperienced teacher attempt 6388 without background course work.

• Summer 2008 course schedule
• Fall 2008 course schedule
• Gifted and Talented Certification Application
• SMU Gifted Education "In The News"

Courses (click to link to descriptions)

• EDU 6325 – Educating the Gifted And Talented
• EDU 6397 – Growth And Development Of the Gifted
• EDU 6347 – Creativity: Theories, Models, And Applications
• EDU 6388 – Curriculum Development For Gifted And Talented Learners
   

Typically, EDU 6325 and 6397 are offered in the Fall semester and EDU 6347 and EDU 6388 are offered in the Spring semester.  One class is offered each summer; EDU 6325, 6347, and 6397 are on a rotating schedule for the summer.  EDU 6388 is not offered in the summer.

*The State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC) issues a supplemental educator certificate to teachers who pass the Gifted Education TExES examination.  (www.sbec.state.tx.us)

Payment due dates can be found on the SMU Bursar's page.
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