The Master of Education degree in gifted education is designed to provide the specialized knowledge needed by teachers and other educational personnel who work with gifted and talented students (K-12). The curriculum is appropriate for teachers and other education professionals whether they provide instruction in special programs for the gifted or teach in inclusive settings. The M.Ed. degree in gifted education does not confer teacher certification.

The Department of Early, Middle and Exceptional Education (EMEE) is responsible for the gifted education program, although the program itself is multidisciplinary. Courses in the gifted education program are taught by graduate faculty members from the EMEE, Educational Foundations and Psychology departments.