CIG - Education of the Gifted

CIG500 Identification and Characteristics of Gifted and Talented

This course provides a foundation for understanding the gifted and talented child and adolescent. It includes identification and characteristics of the gifted, history and philosophy of gifted education, investigation of the research on the talented, the gifted, and an overview of instruments for measurement of intelligence. 3 semester hours

CIG591 Field Study/Gifted Education

This field experience provides teachers with an opportunity to blend an in-depth inquiry into the major issues and topics of gifted education with first-hand observation, planning, and co-teaching in a gifted program. Note: This course may be repeated for a maximum of 3 semester hours. Prerequisite(s): None 1-3 semester hours

CIG595 Special Topics in Gifted Education

Provides the student with the opportunity to explore current or specialized topics in the field of education for the gifted. 1-5 semester hours