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Gifted and talented learners of all ages benefit from responsive, challenging, and appropriately designed instruction that nurtures their advanced potential. The Master of Science in Educational Psychology with a Concentration in Gifted and Talented Education prepares educators, administrators, and specialists to recognize and meet the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of gifted and talented students through comprehensive identification practices, advanced curriculum design, talent development, and supportive learning environments.

The "Executive Summer-to-Summer" program consists of 33 hours, all of which are available online. Courses begin in May and include rotations of consecutive 3-week, 5-week, and 8-week courses. The flexibility of this program makes it ideal for the classroom teacher. 

Graduates will also be prepared for doctoral coursework in this area, should they decide to continue their education.

Top 3 Careers

  • Gifted and Talented Coordinator/Administrator
  • Gifted and Talented Specialist
  • K-12 Advanced Academics Teacher

How it Works

  • Earn a master’s degree in as little as 15 months (33 hours) or go at a slower pace
  • Offered on a rotation schedule via two 8-week terms during the fall and spring semesters and 3-week, 5-week, and 10-week terms during the summer
  • 5 different start points during the year

Costs

Estimate tuition and fees by using the Tuition Calculators. For more information about tuition plan options, fees, and tuition, see Student Financial Services.

Financial Aid

UNT offers a variety of options to help finance your education. Visit financialaid.unt.edu to find out more about the application and award process.

UNT has been named one of America's 100 Best College Buys© for 25 consecutive years and offers the quality of a private university at an affordable cost.

Applying for financial aid

  1. Apply for financial aid online at fafsa.gov. The application is required for all types of financial aid, including Pell and other federal grants, state grants and loans. The FAFSA and Renewal FAFSA are available annually.
  2. You must enroll in 6 hours (over one or two online sessions) in order to be eligible for financial aid.
  3. Financial aid awards will be disbursed 10 days prior to the first day of class. Awards will not disburse if you are enrolled in only 3 credit hours.
  4. Contact Student Financial Aid and Scholarships at 940-565-2302 or by visiting online at financialaid.unt.edu

Educational Psychology Faculty