COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Texas A&M University

Intelligence Creativity

 Intelligence, Creativity, and Giftedness Specialization

At the master's level in this area, students pursue studies geared to enhance the education of gifted and talented students. Core courses include Educational Statistics, Educational Psychology, Measurement and Evaluation in Education, and Techniques of Research, in addition to the Gifted and Talented Specialization courses, which lead to the State of Texas Gifted/Talented Endorsement. Students may also combine the Gifted and Talented specialization with Bilingual Education. At the doctoral level, core courses include Learning and Development; Intelligence and Creativity; and Research, Measurement and Statistics, as well as specialization courses on Creativity and Giftedness. Elective areas provide students with opportunities for study of development, learning and instruction; assessment; counseling and consultation; research design; and educational technology. The Institute for the Gifted and Talented is housed within the department and affords a variety of opportunities for students in this area, including summer practica.

Ph.D. in Educational Psychology
Intelligence, Creativity, and Giftedness Specialization
Post-Masters: 64 Hours Minimum
Post-Baccalaureate: 96 Hours Minimum
 


FOUNDATIONS: Review the list below with your Advisor to determine basic courses you may need.
Learning EPSY 602 Educational Psychology
EPSY 673 Learning Theories
Development EPSY 646 Issues in Child and Adolescent Development (or)
EPSY 647 Adult Development and Aging
Intelligence/Creativity EPSY 648 Intelligence and Creativity
Measurement EPSY 622 Measurement and Evaluation in Education
EPSY 625 Advanced Behavioral Measurement
Research Design EPSY 435 Educational Statistics
EPSY 636 Techniques of Research
EPSY 640 Experimental Design in Education I
EPSY 641 Experimental Design in Education II
EDAD 690 Theory of EDAD Research (Qualitative Research)
EHRD 655 Qualitative Research Methods
 
SPECIALIZATION: Review the list below with your Advisor to explore possibilities.
Creativity EPSY 624 Creative Thinking
EPSY 645 Creative Genius
EDAD 621 Educational Planning/Futurism
Giftedness EPSY 619 Nature and Needs of the Gifted and Talented
EPSY 623 Social and Emotional Development of the Gifted and Talented
EPSY 629 Educational Planning for the Gifted and Talented
EPSY 659 Practicum in Educating the Gifted and Talented
EPSY 683 Field Practicum in Educating the Gifted and Talented
 
SUPPORT: Review the list below with your Advisor to explore possibilities.
Counseling CPSY 630 Foundations of Counseling
CPSY 631 Techniques of Counseling
Curriculum EDCI 644 Curriculum Development
Instruction EPSY 678 Language, Learning, and Instruction
EDTC 654 Instructional Design: Techniques in Educational Technology
Reading RDNG 612 Children's Literature and Literacy
RDNG 613 Multicultural Children's Literature and Literacy
Evaluation EPSY 631 Program Evaluation in School and Clinic
Research Design EPSY 630 Single Case Research
EDAD 620 Educational Program Evaluation
EDAD 623 Advanced Fieldwork Methods (Qualitative Research)
Independent Study EPSY 685 Directed Studies
   
DISSERTATION: EPSY 691 . . . . . Research . . . . . (15 hours minimum)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*GREAT MENTORS: Consider taking courses around campus under outstanding university professors

 

Specialization Coordinator:William R. Nash, Ed.D., Professor. Creative Thinking Abilities, Educating the Gifted and Talented, Educational Leadership, Child Development, Learning Theory.

For further information contact Kristie Stramaski at 979-845-1833

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