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In this non-degree series of courses, students will explore the forms and manifestations of giftedness across student populations, focusing on culturally diverse, multilingual, twice exceptional, and traditionally defined gifted students.
Mason’s Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (ASTL) endorsement courses in gifted education provide advanced professional development for teachers of gifted students. They meet graduate standards set by the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).
This four-course standalone series (12 credits) is 100% online and is approved for application to a Virginia Department of Education Add-on Endorsement in Gifted Education.
Gifted learners need content relevant to their lives, activities requiring them to process important ideas at a high level, and products that cause them to grapple with meaningful problems and pose defensible solutions.
Our gifted education endorsement courses prepare educators to:
- Enact challenging, differentiated pedagogical practices
- Address the social and emotional needs of gifted learners
- Critique and compare gifted identification and assessment methods
- Advocate for students who have traditionally been under-identified as gifted
This course series is for teachers and other educators interested in gifted education who are interested in pursuing a Virginia Department of Education add-on endorsement in gifted education, but who are not interested in pursuing a Masters degree at this time.
Note: This non-degree option is a great option for teachers who only need one or two of the courses or for district cohorts. If you are interested in the entire four-course series for endorsement, we suggest applying to the Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education. Contact us for more information.
Yes! If you are a district gifted programming leader and are interested in helping your teachers obtain their VDOE add-on endorsement in gifted education, we have special contract cohort rates available. Contact us for details.
Courses
EDCI 627: Advanced Practicum in Gifted Education (3 credits) is available for students to take to fulfill the teaching requirements of the VA DOE Add-on Endorsement application. However, one year of successful full-time teaching in an accredited public or non-public school may be accepted in lieu of the EDCI 627 practicum (VA Licensure Regulations for School Personnel, 1998) when applying to VA DOE for the Add-on Endorsement in Gifted Education.
Fall Semester
(classes starting in August) |
Spring Semester
(classes starting in January) |
Summer Semester
(classes starting in May, June, or July) |
| August 25 |
January 22 |
May 15 |
For more information and to apply, visit the admissions website.
* Priority deadline ensures consideration for the intended semester as well as financial aid options for students. Programs will continue to review applications until at capacity. Some programs do not review applications past the priority deadline.
| TUITION CLASSIFICATION |
COST PER CREDIT |
| Virginia Resident |
$748.50
(includes MSF*) |
| Non-Virginia Resident |
$948.50
(includes MSF*; discounted from $1,679.50) |
| VA Resident and PK-12 VA Educator enrolled in a CEHD graduate program** |
$635.50
(includes MSF*) |
| CEHD Course Fee |
$25 - $84 |
| Total Cost for Virginia Residents per Credit |
$773.50 - $832.50 |
| Total Cost for Non-Virginia Residents per Credit |
$979.50 - $1,038.50 |
| Total cost for VA Resident and PK-12 VA Educator enrolled in a CEHD graduate program* |
$660.50 - $719.50 |
Graduate New Student Fee
(non-refundable, one-time fee) |
$60 |
Please Note: Refer to the Students Accounts Office website for more information on tuition and fees. Internship courses will incur a higher course fee to fund on-site assistance involving intensive clinical training/supervision.
*Mandatory Student Fee (MSF): $159.50
**VA state residents who are eligible must apply for the 15% PreK-16 VA Educators Discount in order to take advantage of the lower tuition. Eligible students receive 15% off the total tuition and mandatory student fee.
For information on loans and scholarships, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid. For information regarding grants, tuition waivers, and other merit aid, please inquire with your graduate department. Also, many school districts offer tuition reimbursement options. Speak to your employer for more information.
New Advising Platform: Patriot Connect
As of May 22, Navigate Mason will be de-activated and advisors will begin using Patriot Connect for appointment scheduling. Any appointments after May 22 will need to be scheduled in Patriot Connect. Instructions on how to access and utilize this new system will be added here in the near future.
Patriot Connect is George Mason’s new platform designed to enhance your student journey. It will be your go-to for student success scheduling – such as academic advising, student success coaching, learning services, and more – ensuring you have the support you need to reach your goals at George Mason. Students will be able to login to Patriot Connect starting May 1.
Forms
Current students should visit MyMason for important forms and documents.
Nancy Holincheck
Academic Program Coordinator
Stephanie Dodman