Online Gifted
Teacher
Education
GRADUATE PROGRAM
Classroom gaps come in all shapes and sizes. FUEL
gifted and talented students with accelerated learning
that challenges and inspires.
At Cleveland State University, we have deep community roots
in gifted education. Our professors come straight from the field,
bringing into the classroom years of experience from gifted
programs throughout Ohio. Our Gifted Teacher Education
graduate program is offered fully online, with flexible courses
that fit your schedule and optional weekly meetings, so students
stay connected with faculty every step of the way.
CSU has allowed me to achieve what I
thought would not be possible: work full
time while earning my gifted endorsement.
As a principal continuously looking to grow,
the courses offered by CSU have challenged
my thinking to be more inclusive of a gifted
population and advocate on their behalf.
Nathan S.
Class of 2023
Our cohorts will:
Discover the academic and social-emotional needs
of diverse gifted learners
Cleveland, OH
Recognize and develop student strengths and talents
since 1921
Create high-quality curricula that stimulates and
pushes boundaries
Collaborate with families and other professionals to
create a full spectrum of support
Home to public gifted education
Rolling
enrollment
Start Fall, Spring or Summer
Explore resources and services available to help
meet gifted student needs
CSU’s graduate curriculum is crafted to guide a new generation
of educators who will encourage gifted students to trust in their
diverse gifts, to reach for the stars and launch them on the road
to excellence.
15-Credit
fast track
Endorsement option
Asychronous
online courses
Cleveland
EDGE
Excellence and Diversity
in Gifted Education
Graduate Program Options
Designed for certified/licensed teachers
ONLINE GIFTED ENDORSEMENT
Fast-track your endorsement as an intervention specialist to teach gifted and talented
learners. This flexible online program requires 15 credits and can be completed in as
little as three semesters.
REQUIRED CREDITS (15)
COURSES
Human Development
(3 credits)
EGT 512: Introduction to Gifted Education
Theory and Practice
(6 credits)
EGT 513: Curriculum for Gifted Learners
Gifted and Talented
Learners Specialization
(6 credits)
EGT 518: Programming and Services for Gifted Learners
EGT 514: Differentiated Instruction for Gifted Learners
EGT 580: Practicum for Gifted Learners
ONLINE MASTER’S DEGREE IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
WITH SPECIALIZATION IN GIFTED EDUCATION
This option combines the Gifted Endorsement with expanded core elements and
electives. A minimum of 30 credits is required for this flexible online program. Students
may choose to add elective credits to earn additional certificates or endorsements.
REQUIRED CREDITS (30)
COURSES
Research and Inquiry
(3 credits)
EDB 601: Research in Education and Human Services
Human Development
(3 credits)
EGT 512: Introduction to Gifted Education
Theory and Practice
(3 credits)
EGT 513: Curriculum for Gifted Learners
Educational Policy, History
and Social Context
Choose one (3 credits)
EDB 604: Social Issues and Education
EDB 606: Philosophy of Education
EDB 608: Political Landscape of Education
EDB 609: Comparative and International Education
Gifted and Talented
Learners Specialization
(9 credits)
EGT 514: Differentiated Instruction for Gifted Learners
Culminating Activity
(3 credits)
EGT 582: Action Research in Gifted Education
Elective Areas of Focus
Choose two or more
(6-13 credits)
See course catalog for electives in the below areas of focus:
EGT 518: Programming and Services for Gifted Learners
EGT 580: Practicum for Gifted Learners
• Gifted and Talented (Advanced)
• Data-Based Decision-Making
• Online Teaching
• Early Childhood Generalist
• Computer and Technology
• Twice-Exceptional Education
Rockets need fuel and
guidance to launch their
missions–and kids need
strategies and relationships
to launch their goals!
Gifted education is one of
the most powerful forces
of equity because students
from all backgrounds have
talents and capabilities to
be developed.
Teachers can promote
connections, creativity and
critical thinking so that
students who excel have
an opportunity to learn
beyond where they are.
Claire Hughes, Ph.D.
Coordinator, Gifted
and Twice-Exceptional
Teaching Programs,
Cleveland State University
LEARN MORE
Find additional program information,
detailed course descriptions,
admissions requirements and more!
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Earn certificates and endorsements in Twice-Exceptional/Special Education, Online
Teaching, Computer and Technology, Data-Based Decision-Making and Early
Childhood Generalist.
csuohio.us/gifted
Contact us with questions:
gifted@csuohio.edu