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UTPA College of Education
Dept. of Educational Psychology
1201 W. University Drive
Room 1.510
Edinburg, Texas 78541-2999
Telephone: (956) 381-3466
Fax: (956) 381-2395


Gifted and Talented Program

The Masters Degree Program in Gifted Education at The University of
Texas-Pan American prepares educators to assume responsible leadership positions in the education of gifted and talented learners.

Components of the Program

Theory, knowledge, and practices in gifted education

Assessment for academically creatively, and culturally diverse gifted learners.

Instructional strategies, program development, and evaluation in gifted education

Current Issues and trend in gifted education.

Opportunities

The Masters Degree in Gifted Education offers learning experiences for educators to develop professional competency through applied practice in different educational settings.

The UT-Pan American geographical area presents opportunities for research with gifted individuals from bilingual and multicultural as well as low socioeconomic populations.