Master of Arts in Teaching, Emphasis in Gifted and Talented (34 credits)

Whitworth’s innovative program offers a master’s degree designed to train educators to meet the unique academic and social-emotional needs of the gifted learner while empowering all students to experience success.  Through this program, candidates study research-based instruction techniques, explore current trends, and develop curriculum to meet the unique and accelerated learning needs of gifted and talented students.  Courses provide educators with a deep understanding of current teaching theory and help them to develop the skills to translate this knowledge into a classroom setting that engages the highly capable learner as well as mainstream students.

This NCATE-accredited program was created with working educators like you in mind.  Choose the freedom of online classes and enjoy the benefits of a respected university without the necessity of coming to campus. If you prefer, choose a combination of on-campus courses and online classes, and interact with your instructors and fellow classmates face-to-face. You make the choice that will enable you to meet your education goals. 

• Relevant and current instruction strategies and curriculum
• Accessible anywhere – this program can be completed 100 percent online
• Experienced and supportive faculty
• Specialty Endorsement in Teaching the Gifted also available!

To learn more about how this degree can expand your employability and help you to make a difference in the lives of all your students, please complete the Information Request Form, call 509.777.3222, or e-mail gifted@whitworth.edu.

Required Core Education Courses: 13 credits (available online or on campus)

Required Gifted and Talented Courses: 14 credits (available online or on campus)

Electives: 7 credits (available online or on campus)

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