The 30 hr. M.A. in Instructional Leadership offered at Sam Houston State University through the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling offers another area of emphasis in gifted education leadership. This program is designed to provide academic and practical education for those wanting to (a) obtain an endorsement in gifted education and (b) work with the gifted students, their parents, their teachers, and the community to identify and to promote appropriate learning experiences. Graduate students will learn theory and best practices for continuous improvement related to leadership, curriculum planning, instructional supervision in gifted education, research tools, gifted program evaluation, service to gifted students, and gifted and talented policy and law.
Candidates will be mentored by nationally and internationally recognized professors who (a) are current in gifted education issues, (b) care about student success, (c) build lasting relationships, and (d) serve as career references. In addition, the online model helps candidates and faculty build a community of learners that often lasts well beyond completion of the degree program.
This degree program is for individuals wishing to assume positions as: |
If you are interested in enrolling in the M.A. Instructional Leadership degree program with an emphasis in Gifted Leadership, please contact Dr. George Moore, PO Box 2119, SHSU, Huntsville, TX 77341, 936-294-4981 (O), 936-294-3886 (Fax), email: leadershiponline@shu.edu. |
Instructional Specialist for Gifted programs
