Master in Gifted and Talented Education
About This Programme
A specialization in identifying and educating gifted and talented students.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Core Courses (9 CH)
Master in Gifted and Talented Education, minimum 30 CH.
- CURR612 Introduction to Educational Research3 credits
- SPED620 Understanding the Diverse and Multicultural Gifted and Talented Learner3 credits
- SPED619 Differentiated Curriculum Instruction, Development, and Assessment for Gifted and Talented Learners3 credits
Specialized Core Courses (12 CH)
- SPED626 Social and Emotional Development and Guidance of Multicultural Gifted and Talented Learners3 credits
- SPED627 Practicum in Gifted/Talented Education3 credits
- SPED628 Advanced Research Seminar in Gifted/Talented Education3 credits
- SPED629 Identification of Diverse, Multicultural Gifted and Approaches for Talent Development3 credits
Final Requirement (9 CH): Thesis or Master Graduation Project
Complete ONE route (9 CH).
Thesis route: SPED641 Thesis (9 CH). Non-thesis route: SPED642 Master Graduation Project (6 CH) plus one elective (3 CH) from SPED618 or CURR617.
- Thesis route: SPED641 Thesis9 credits
- Non-thesis route: SPED642 Master Graduation Project6 credits
- Non-thesis route elective: SPED618 Human Development and Individual Differences3 credits
- Non-thesis route elective: CURR617 Current Issues in Teaching and Learning3 credits
Entry Requirements
A CV and two references are required; some programmes require an interview or entrance test.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers as teachers, education specialists and school leaders, or continue to postgraduate study in education.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Master of Education
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Education
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Master of Education
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 36,000/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.