Ashland University

What you'll study

The program requires 30 credit hours of graduate coursework delivered online. Core course identifiers referenced in the program are EDIS 650, EDIS 651, EDIS 652, EDIS 653, EDIS 654 and EDIS 710; completion of these courses is tied to endorsement eligibility. Students learn curriculum and instructional strategies specific to gifted and talented learners and program supervision.

Entry requirements

No specific admission prerequisites are listed on the program page excerpt. Prospective applicants should consult the College of Education admissions office for standard graduate-entry conditions and documentation required for the MEd program.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared to work as teachers of gifted students, program coordinators or administrators responsible for gifted services within K–12 settings in Ohio. The degree fulfills the coursework requirement for the Ohio Gifted Intervention Specialist Endorsement when combined with a qualifying score on the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) Gifted Education (053) test.

Scholarships & funding angle

The program page references tuition rates but does not list specific scholarships. Applicants should explore institutional graduate funding, College of Education awards, employer tuition benefits, and state or local grants for educators pursuing endorsement or professional development in gifted education.