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Master's or Sixth Year

 

Earn a Master's Degree or Sixth Year Diploma in Professional Education (Online or on Campus) in Educational Psychology with an Emphasis in Gifted and Talented Education
University of Connecticut Advance Story about Our Online Master's Program

 

For two decades our Three Summers Master's Degree has been a hallmark of teacher training in gifted education. We also include an online option in collaboration with our Confratute program.

We offer a Master's Degree and Sixth year diploma in Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Gifted and Talented Education. We provide the following attendance options:
  • Full time students complete all courses at the Storrs campus of the University of Connecticut,
  • Attend summer classes at the Storrs campus of the University of Connecticut over three summers (complete core courses on campus and most electives online) - June 29 - July 10, 2009 or
  • Attend campus twice, once to take EPSY 5710 & 5720 - June 29 - July 10, 2009 - and again at the end of the program to attend Confratute for two weeks and take EPSY 5195 & 5198 and complete the remaining courses online.
  • Confratute 2009 dates are July 13th - 24th

    Comment from an online student...

      "When I began the on-line program back in January of 2003, I had no idea what to expect. But I never expected the amount of support, encouragement, and helpfulness that every last one of you has shown me over the past 3 ½ years. I think the natural tendency for on-line students is to feel a little disconnected when we come to UConn itself-but when we meet all of you and you remember our names, faces, and personal tidbits about each of us, we can't help but feel like we belong. Thank you for the exceptional manner in which you do your jobs and for making me feel like a part of the UConn family!"
      - Nicole Meier, Wisconsin

      The following are possible Plans of Study for students enrolled in either program (students may also custom design a program with more courses per semester):

 

On Line Starting Fall 2009

On Line Starting Spring 2010

On Line Starting Summer 2009

Campus Starting Summer 2009

Summer 2009

 

 

EPSY 5710* (360) Introduction to Gifted Education and Talent Development (live on campus)

And

EPSY 5720* (370) Developing Schoolwide Enrichment Programs

EPSY 5710* (360) Introduction to Gifted Education and Talent Development (live on campus)

And

EPSY 5720* (370) Developing Schoolwide Enrichment Programs

EPSY 5195 (311) Confratute 2
And

EPSY 5198 (326) Confratute

Fall 2009

EPSY 5750* (365) Creativity

Or

Elective (Critical Issues, Social-Emotional, Underserved Populations)

 

EPSY 5750* (365) Creativity

Or

EPSY 6770* (459) Curricular Options for High Ability Learners

Elective (Critical Issues, Social-Emotional, Underserved Populations)

Spring 2010

Elective (Creative Problem Solving, Counseling, Teaching Math, Thinking Skills, Program Evaluation)

Or

EPSY 5750* (365) Creativity

EPSY 5750* (365) Creativity

EPSY 6770* (459) Curricular Options for High Ability Learners

Or

EPSY 5750* (365) Creativity

And

Elective (Creative Problem Solving, Counseling, Teaching Math, Thinking Skills,  Program Evaluation)

GRAD 5998

Summer 2010

EPSY 5710* (360) Introduction to Gifted Education and Talent Development (live on campus)

And

EPSY 5720* (370) Developing Schoolwide Enrichment Programs

EPSY 5710* (360) Introduction to Gifted Education and Talent Development (live on campus)

And

EPSY 5720* (370) Developing Schoolwide Enrichment Programs

Attendance at Confratute not required.

EPSY 5194* (384) Seminar on Gifted and Talented

And

EPSY 6770* (459) Curricular Options for High Ability Learners

Fall 2010

EPSY 5601* (341) Principles and Methods of Educational Research

and

EPSY 6770* (459) Curricular Options for High Ability Learners

EPSY 5601* (341) Principles and Methods of Educational Research
 
And

EPSY 6770* (459) Curricular Options for High Ability Learners

Or

Elective (Critical Issues, Parallel Curriculum, Strategies for Differentiating, Social-Emotional)

EPSY 5601* (341) Principles and Methods of Educational Research

And

Elective (Critical Issues, Parallel Curriculum, Strategies for Differentiating, Social-Emotional)

EPSY 5092* (381) Practicum

Spring 2011

EPSY 5194* (384) Seminar

And

EPSY 5092* (381) Practicum

EPSY 5194* (384) Seminar on Gifted and Talented

And

Elective (Creative Problem Solving, Counseling, Arts, Teaching Math, Thinking Skills, Program Evaluation)

Or

EPSY 6770* (459) Curricular Options for High Ability Learners

EPSY 5194* (384) Seminar on Gifted and Talented

And

EPSY 5092* (381) Practicum

Elective (Creative Problem Solving, Counseling, Arts, Teaching Math, Thinking Skills, Program Evaluation)

***Nirvana

Summer 2011

EPSY 5195 (311) Confratute

And

EPSY 5198 (326) Confratute

**SuperComp      ***Nirvana

EPSY 5195 (311) Confratute

And

EPSY 5198 (326) Confratute

**SuperComp     

EPSY 5195 (311) Confratute

And

EPSY 5198 (326) Confratute

**SuperComp      ***Nirvana

AUGUST 2011 COMPLETION DATE

MAY 2012 CONFERRAL – ATTEND COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

EPSY 5601* (341) Principles and Methods of Educational Research

AND

EPSY 5750* (365) Creativity

**SuperComp

AUGUST 2011 COMPLETION DATE

MAY 2012 CONFERRAL – ATTEND COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

Fall 2011

Elective (Critical Issues, Underserved Populations, Social-Emotional) 1

 

***Nirvana

DECEMBER 2011 COMPLETION DATE

MAY 2012 CONFERRAL – ATTEND COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

EPSY 5092* (381) Practicum

 

 

 

Spring 2012

 

Elective (Creative Problem Solving, Counseling, Teaching Math, Thinking Skills,  Program Evaluation)

Nirvana

MAY 2012 COMPLETION AND CONFERRAL – ATTEND COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

 

 

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    • If a student wishes to complete two classes Fall 2009 or Spring 2010, an additional elective could be taken at that time.  In this case, the student would be eligible for August 2011 completion.
    • Campus students must complete two weeks of Confratute.  They may attend one week for each of two summers or for two weeks during any one of three summers.
    • *Required courses  **Comprehensive exam taken on campus  ***Nirvana taken on line

    Since the ONLINE MASTER'S is an option of the THREE SUMMERS PROGRAM, applicants should follow the application procedures for the THREE SUMMERS PROGRAM and indicate in their letter of intent that they wish to pursue their degree online.
 

 
      

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