Earn Your Master of Education in Teacher Leadership with a Specialization in Gifted and Talented Online
This online degree program is designed to prepare you to serve children with exceptional creative or academic abilities. Courses are designed to meet the educational requirements of the Council on Exceptional Children.
Program Overview
Learn more about our online M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership – Gifted and Talented program
The M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership with a Specialization in Gifted and Talented online program introduces teachers to the design methodologies and techniques of scientifically-based educational research in making informed decisions that positively impact student achievement with particular emphasis on serving the needs of students with exceptional academic and creative abilities.
You will learn how to support student learning by building key relationships with school community stakeholders including students, teachers, faculty, parents and the community at large.
You will also learn how to understand, identify and direct creative behavior in gifted/talented students, as well as examine and analyze issues in gifted education—both past and present—and their implications for identifying and assessing gifted students. By gaining an in-depth knowledge of the unique characteristics and needs of gifted/talented students as they relate to both family and classroom dynamics, you will emerge prepared to help gifted and talented students excel to their full potential.
In this gifted and talented online program, you will:
- Learn how to understand, identify and direct creative behavior in gifted/talented students
- Gain an in-depth knowledge of the unique characteristics and needs of gifted/talented students as they relate to both family and classroom dynamics
- Learn how to support student learning by building key relationships with school community stakeholders including students, teachers, faculty, and parents
- Learn how to understand, identify and direct creative behavior in gifted/talented students
- Gain an in-depth knowledge of the unique characteristics and needs of gifted/talented students as they relate to both family and classroom dynamics
- Learn how to support student learning by building key relationships with school community stakeholders including students, teachers, faculty, and parents
Also available:
Lamar University offers a variety of online degree options including the Master of Education in Teacher Leadership as well as the Master of Education in Teacher Leadership with a Specialization in ESL programs.
*Distance learning fee is included in the tuition listed
Tuition
Discover the value of our low-cost tuition
The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing a Master of Education in Teacher Leadership with a Specialization in Gifted and Talented online. Our tuition is affordable and can be paid by the course.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Ed. Teacher Leadership - Gifted & Talented | $360 | $1,080 | $12,963 |
*University fees are included in the tuition listed. University fees are able to be covered by Financial Aid if you choose to apply and are qualified.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice due to action by the Board of Regents or the Texas State Legislature.
Total program cost depends upon transfer hours and program advisement relevant to program requirements. For more information, contact a Lamar University enrollment specialist.
Financial Aid
Ready to get started on your degree program online but need help finding ways to fund your education? We can help you discover student financing sources that include grants, loans and other payment options. Learn more about financial aid here.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Know the upcoming dates and deadlines for our online gifted and talented master’s program
Our gifted and talented master’s degree program online features multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule. Find the start date that works best for you and apply before the application deadline associated with it.
| 5 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day | TEA Requirement Deadline | Department Required Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer I | 5/29/25 | 5/8/25 | 5/20/25 | 6/27/25 | 5/22/25 | 5/15/25 |
| Summer II | 6/30/25 | 6/9/25 | 6/23/25 | 7/31/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/16/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/21/25 | 7/31/25 | 8/12/25 | 9/17/25 | 8/14/25 | 8/7/25 |
| Fall 2 | 9/29/25 | 9/8/25 | 9/23/25 | 10/29/25 | 9/22/25 | 9/15/25 |
| Fall 3 | 11/3/25 | 10/13/25 | 10/28/25 | 12/4/25 | 10/27/25 | 10/20/25 |
| Spring I | 1/20/26 | 12/30/25 | 1/13/26 | 2/22/26 | ||
| Spring II | 2/23/26 | 2/2/26 | 2/16/26 |
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Admissions
View the requirements for our gifted and talented master’s online degree
The Master of Education in Teacher Leadership with a Specialization in Gifted and Talented online program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Admission Requirements:
- Online Application
- Minimum 2.5 Undergraduate GPA
University Admission Requirements
- Complete online application and pay an application fee of $25.
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended*
- Conferred degree GPAs will be used for admission purposes. Applicants with a GPA below 2.5 in the conferred bachelor’s degree will be denied admission. Applicants with a conferred master’s degree with a 3.0 GPA and above will be accepted.
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Waivers of any experience or certification requirements will be initiated by Lamar University Admissions staff as necessary in instances where they may not apply, such as applications from states that do not require certification for licensure.
Department of Educational Leadership Admission Requirements
The Department of Educational Leadership requires the following for admission to the department program.
M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership with a Specialization in Gifted and Talented does not provide credentials for teacher education or certification. This is not a certification program. There is no supervised practicum course. It is degree only.
Out-of-state applicants must determine whether the program will meet their state credentialing requirements by contacting their state’s Dept. of Education.
**Please note that out-of-state students may not be required to meet this criteria.
***Not applicable to out-of-state students unless taking the TExES Principal Exam.
Send all required documents to:
Lamar University Online AdmissionsPO Box 10017
Beaumont, TX 77710
OR
Submit electronically to [email protected]
*All applicants must submit official transcript(s) indicating: 1) The conferred bachelor's or master's degree as required for the program of application from a regionally accredited US institution or its equivalent. 2) The transcript of the most recent attendance if it differs from the institution of the conferred degree. This requirement applies regardless of the length of time in attendance and regardless of whether credit was earned or is desired. However, if a department or program wishes to review additional transcripts from prior attendance for decision purposes, the department or program may directly request the applicant to submit the official transcript(s) to the Office of Admissions for processing. Students must be eligible to re-enter all colleges and universities previously attended. Failure to disclose previous college attendance is justification for revocation of acceptance and dismissal from Lamar University.
For students considering an academic program that leads to professional licensure in a state outside of Texas, such as Clinical Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, Educational Diagnostician, Principal Certificate or Superintendent Certificate, please contact applicable licensure board(s) in any state you may want to pursue licensure prior to beginning the academic program in order to determine whether the program meets licensure requirements. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm program eligibility for licensure in any state outside of Texas.
Courses
Gain insight into our M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership – Gifted and Talented online classes
Students are required to complete 36 hours of coursework as outlined in the following degree plan. Courses are designed to meet the educational requirements of the Council on Exceptional Children. Participation in a specialization area may or may not lead to additional credentialing. It is the responsibility of the student to confirm the requirements for certification and/or endorsement in a specialization area.
Note: Lamar University Graduate Education Programs do not permit students to take coursework for transient credit.
