Gifted & Talented Graduate Program

Southern Methodist University offers four courses (12 graduate credits) that prepare teachers for the gifted education certification exam*. The first course is EDU 6325 (Educating the Gifted and Talented).  This course must be completed before a student can enroll in the remaining courses in the gifted education sequence. 6325 is followed by EDU 6397 (Growth and Development) or EDU 6347 (Creativity). EDU 6388 (Curriculum) is the last course in the sequence, all other courses must be completed to enroll in this course.

• 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
   

For information regarding this program, please call 214-768-2346, or email teachlearn@smu.edu.

*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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