M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction – Gifted & Talented (Non-Endorsement)

Make a Difference Through a Curriculum & Instruction Master’s that Focuses on Gifted & Talented Education

You’re in the trenches delivering your best in education. Shouldn’t you expect the same commitment as you upgrade your degree? Regent’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum & Instruction – Gifted & Talented without an endorsement is designed for immediate application, busy schedules, and brighter possibilities for your career. Let us help prepare you to develop and deliver effective instructional opportunities for all kinds of learning environments.

Location: Online

Total Credit Hours: 35

Next Session Start: August 25, 2025

Approved Degree Plan: Download PDF

Credential Prep: Non-Endorsement

INCREASE YOUR INFLUENCE

Advance in leadership roles with higher salary potential.

DEVELOP ADVANCED CURRICULUM

Meet the education needs of high-ability learners with a master’s program that focuses on curriculum and instruction for gifted and talented students.

EXPAND YOUR CAREER PATH

Enjoy new opportunities in public, private, and higher education and the workplace.

ALIGN YOURSELF WITH EXCELLENCE

Regent has been ranked among the Top National Universities by the U.S. News & World Report (2025). Our programs have also been ranked among the Top 10 Best Online Graduate Education Programs in Virginia for 13 years in a row (2013-2025). Regent graduates are empowered to make a difference in lives, which has led to more than 900 alumni being recognized as Teachers of the Year in Hampton Roads since 2004.

Presented from a Christian worldview, this degree is supported by award-winning faculty in Virginia Beach. To pursue a program with an endorsement, explore the online M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction – Gifted & Talented (endorsement).

Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.

Regent University Ranked #12 in the Top 35 Best Online Master's in Curriculum & Instruction Programs | BestMastersDegrees.com, 2019

Top 25 Best Master's Programs in Virginia, 2025, UniversityHQ.

Career Opportunities

On completing the Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction – Gifted & Talented degree without endorsement, you can:

Identify gifted students in a variety of grade levels and settings.
Create and evaluate curriculum through differentiation and tiered assessments.
Design appropriate instructional strategies for gifted learners.
Understand gifted individuals from a cognitive, psychosocial, and physiological perspective.

Career Opportunities

Department Head
Content Specialist
Lead Teacher
Curriculum Developer

Other Concentrations

Featured Courses

Table listing featured courses with course code, name, and credit hours.
Code	Name	Credits
EGTL 500	Introduction to Gifted & Talented Learners	3	Overview of the field including history, definitions, identification methods, characteristics and needs of gifted learners. (Required for Virginia endorsement.)
EGTL 510	Curriculum & Instruction for Gifted Learners	3	Modify, create, and evaluate curriculum through differentiation and tiered assessments. (Required for Virginia endorsement.)
EGTL 520	Models & Strategies for Teaching the Gifted	3	Educational models and instructional strategies for use with gifted learners. (Required for Virginia endorsement.)
EGTL 530	Psychology & Education of Gifted Learners	3	Development of gifted individuals over the lifespan from a cognitive, psychosocial, and physiological perspective; evaluate appropriate learning activities and assessments that include cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills and attributes. (Required for Virginia endorsement.)

Students should refer to their catalog or audited degree plan (ADP) for required courses to complete their degree.

Admissions Requirements

2025-26 Semester Check-In Deadlines

All students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.

Session	Semester Check-In	Session Start Date
Session A	Friday, August 15	Monday, August 25
Session M	Friday, September 12	Monday, September 22
Session B	Friday, October 17	Monday, October 27
Session C	Wednesday, January 7	Monday, January 12
Session T	Friday, January 30	Monday, February 9
Session D	Friday, March 6	Monday, March 16
Session E	Friday, May 1	Monday, May 11
Session F	Friday, June 12	Monday, June 22

Admissions Requirements

Step 1: Apply to Regent University

Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.

Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.

Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts

Submit your unofficial transcripts to regent.edu/items.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES, AACRAO or NAFSA approved agency.

Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID

To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.

Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.

Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

Tuition & Fees

2025-26 Tuition Rates

Part-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Education (M.Ed.)	$585	6	$3,510
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)	$820	6	$4,920
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)	$820	3	$2,460
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)	$820	3	$2,460

Full-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Education (M.Ed.)	$585	9	$5,265
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)	$820	9	$7,380
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)	$820	6	$4,920
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)	$820	6	$4,920

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$900 (Fall & Spring) $750 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)	$750

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2024-25 Tuition Rates

PART-TIME STUDENTS

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Education (M.Ed.)	$565	6	$3,390
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)	$800	6	$4,800
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)	$800	3	$2,400
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)	$800	3	$2,400

Full-Time Students

Degree	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Average Credit Hours Per Semester	Average Tuition Per Semester
Master of Education (M.Ed.)	$565	9	$5,085
Educational Specialist (Ed.S.)	$800	9	$7,200
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)	$800	6	$4,800
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)	$800	6	$4,800

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$850 (Fall & Spring) $700 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)	$700

Military Admissions & Aid » | Cost of Attendance »

*Rates are subject to change at any time.

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“If you are considering a career in teaching,  consider preparing at Regent University.”

Doreatha White, M.Ed., 1997 Principal, J.J. Roberts Elementary School

“There’s an atmosphere of excellence at Regent.”

Sharon Byrdsong, Ed.D., 2008 K-12 School Leadership

“Just four years after receiving my degree from Regent, I had the honor of being named one of the nation's top educators. My Regent professors honed my focus on leadership, quality and innovation in education, which I use in my classroom every day.”

Lakeshia Ames, M. Ed., 2008 Educational Leadership

“Regent University taught me how to be a servant leader when it comes to reaching children. I've learned to not just teach students, but to serve them according to what they need.”

Anthony Swann, M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, 2014 5th Grade Teacher, Rocky Mount Elementary

“A great teacher learns how to love and care for the students. At Regent this isn't only taught as our responsibility to others but it is modeled. The caring instructors seek to grow leaders with a Christian worldview and a heart to serve others.”

Wilbur Chapman, M.Ed., 2011 TESOL