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Master's preparing teachers and researchers in identifying and nurturing gifted students K-12.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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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<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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The pioneering Master's programme in Gifted Education in the GCC since 1991, with over 350 graduates serving across the region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Curriculum aligned with NAGC (National Association for Gifted Children) PreK-Grade 12 Programme Standards.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Identification criteria built around GCC-approved definitions of giftedness \u2014 a regionally responsive scholarly framework.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Strategic partnerships with the Arab Bureau of Education, King Abdulaziz Foundation for Giftedness, and Hamdan Bin Rashid Foundation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Embedded field practicum providing direct experience teaching thinking skills, enrichment units, and counselling programmes in real schools.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Curriculum<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Semester 1<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

14 Credits<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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8 Credits<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Two Semesters of 28 Credits<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Semester 1, <\/span>students study foundational topics in gifted education that build the basic knowledge of the field<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Semester 2 includes advanced topics such as counselling, <\/span>gifted programes, <\/span>and learning theories<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Audience<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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BSc Graduates<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Holders of a Bachelor's degree (GPA 3.0+) in special education, education, psychology, or related fields<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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K-12 teachers<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

seeking advanced qualification in gifted education<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Researchers and academics<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

in giftedness, talent development, and creativity<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Practitioners<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

\u00a0in gifted programmes, enrichment centres, and talent development initiatives<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Educational supervisors<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

\u00a0and policy makers serving gifted students in the GCC<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Research<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Counseling and Psychological and Emotional Needs<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Counselling, social-emotional needs, and programmes for gifted students<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Identification and assessment of gifted and talented students<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Theories of giftedness, talent, and creativity<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Study Plan<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Explore the complete list of courses<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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LEarning<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Digital Scientific Library and Research Resources<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Field Practicum Placements in Schools and Gifted Programmes<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Strategic Partnerships with Regional Centres of Excellence<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Identification and Assessment Laboratory<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Applied Research Skills:<\/p>\n

design and conduct applied research in gifted education using appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods, culminating in a Master's thesis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Identification and Assessment Competence:<\/p>\n

apply standardised psychometric tools and identification frameworks to identify gifted and talented students aligned with GCC-approved definitions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Differentiated Curriculum and Programme Design:<\/p>\n

design differentiated curricula, enrichment units, and individualised programmes that meet the cognitive and affective needs of gifted learners.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Foundational Knowledge in Gifted Education:<\/p>\n

demonstrate advanced theoretical and applied understanding of giftedness, talent, and creativity, grounded in current research and NAGC standards.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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