Master in
Gifted Education
Master's preparing teachers and researchers in identifying and nurturing gifted students K-12.
Our program is fully accredited by the relevant national and regional higher education authorities and aligns with the highest international standards in gifted education, including NAGC program standards
Established in 1991 with 350+ graduates, the Master's in Gifted Education at AGU prepares K-12 teachers, practitioners, and researchers to serve gifted students across the GCC.
It integrates theories of giftedness, identification and assessment aligned with NAGC standards, differentiated curriculum design, enrichment programming, and counselling for cognitive and emotional needs, culminating in an evidence-based Master's thesis.
The pioneering Master's programme in Gifted Education in the GCC since 1991, with over 350 graduates serving across the region.
Curriculum aligned with NAGC (National Association for Gifted Children) PreK-Grade 12 Programme Standards.
Identification criteria built around GCC-approved definitions of giftedness — a regionally responsive scholarly framework.
Strategic partnerships with the Arab Bureau of Education, King Abdulaziz Foundation for Giftedness, and Hamdan Bin Rashid Foundation.
Embedded field practicum providing direct experience teaching thinking skills, enrichment units, and counselling programmes in real schools.
Curriculum
Structure
Semester 1
14 Credits
Semester 2
14 Credits
Thesis
8 Credits
Credit Requirement
Two Semesters of 28 Credits
Semester 1, students study foundational topics in gifted education that build the basic knowledge of the field
thesis of 8 Credits
Semester 2 includes advanced topics such as counselling, gifted programes, and learning theories
Target
Audience
BSc Graduates
Holders of a Bachelor's degree (GPA 3.0+) in special education, education, psychology, or related fields
K-12 teachers
seeking advanced qualification in gifted education
Researchers and academics
in giftedness, talent development, and creativity
Practitioners
in gifted programmes, enrichment centres, and talent development initiatives
Educational supervisors
and policy makers serving gifted students in the GCC
Research
Areas
Counseling and Psychological and Emotional Needs
Counselling, social-emotional needs, and programmes for gifted students
Identification and assessment of gifted and talented students
Theories of giftedness, talent, and creativity
Study Plan
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LEarning
& Research facilities
Digital Scientific Library and Research Resources
Field Practicum Placements in Schools and Gifted Programmes
Strategic Partnerships with Regional Centres of Excellence
Identification and Assessment Laboratory
LEarning
Outcomes
Applied Research Skills:
design and conduct applied research in gifted education using appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods, culminating in a Master's thesis.
Identification and Assessment Competence:
apply standardised psychometric tools and identification frameworks to identify gifted and talented students aligned with GCC-approved definitions.
Differentiated Curriculum and Programme Design:
design differentiated curricula, enrichment units, and individualised programmes that meet the cognitive and affective needs of gifted learners.
Foundational Knowledge in Gifted Education:
demonstrate advanced theoretical and applied understanding of giftedness, talent, and creativity, grounded in current research and NAGC standards.