Application Deadline Rolling Application, Apply Anytime
Start Term Fall & Spring Starts

Application Details

Pre-Requisites to Apply

Applicants seeking the Maryland State Department of Education Gifted and Talented Education Specialist Certificate are required to hold state-approved teacher certification to be admitted to the program. In addition, applicants who are employed in the state of Maryland and are seeking the MSDE Gifted and Talented Specialist certification must also have completed at least three years of teaching experience and be currently employed in a school district or an accredited independent school, preferably working with or with access to gifted or advanced learners. Please refer to the MSDE COMAR rule website for more information.Master's applicants who are not interested in Maryland state certification do not need to be teachers, certified or otherwise to apply to this program.

Deadlines

Rolling - Applications will be accepted until one month before the start of the semester. Completed applications received after the posted deadline will be reviewed based on program space availability.

Financial Aid

Praesent commodo cursus magna, vel scelerisque nisl consectetur et. Donec ullamcorper nulla non metus auctor fringilla. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Sed posuere consectetur est at lobortis.

Additional Requirements

Application Online Application Form
Fees $80.00 Application fee
Experience Resume/CV
Essay A 500-word essay discussing the reasons you wish to pursue a degree at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on your long-term goals and how your academic program will complement those goals. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses in your academic background, as well as any additional comments that will assist in evaluating your application materials. Essays should be submitted in a typed format on a separate sheet of paper.
Recommendations Two Letters of Recommendation
Education Official Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition and fees are subject to change for ensuing academic years, and will be updated on the School of Education website accordingly.

Masters Degree & Certificate Program

On-Campus $918 per credit
Online $972 per credit + $20 per credit Technology Fee

Admission Contact

Office of Admissions
Phone
Local
410-516-9797
Toll-free
877-548-7631
Location
Office
Office of Admission
Johns Hopkins University
School of Education
2800 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
Hours
Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET

Learning Outcomes

Goals

The goals of the program are to prepare educators for leadership roles in the field of gifted education. Students acquire competencies in:

  • Understanding diverse factors that inform identification and support of K-12 gifted students.
  • Creating safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environments that support the social, emotional, and cognitive learning needs of diverse groups of gifted K-12 students.
  • Using assessments to identify gifted and talented students, assess progress and modify interventions accordingly, as well as provide summative data on their accomplishments.
  • Becoming reflective, ethical professionals who support and advocate for gifted K-12 students through collaboration with families and colleagues, use of community resources, and ongoing professional development.
  • Serving as effective leaders in the development and implementation of gifted education and talent development programs.
  • Leading efforts to address and eliminate excellence gaps in K-12 settings.

Certification

The program is recognized by the Maryland State Department of Education as meeting the requirements for Gifted and Talented Specialist certification in Maryland. Courses are offered online and in-person.

International Applicants

Sed posuere consectetur est at lobortis. Maecenas faucibus mollis interdum. Aenean lacinia bibendum nulla sed consectetur. Morbi leo risus, porta ac consectetur ac, vestibulum at eros. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Vivamus sagittis lacus vel augue laoreet rutrum faucibus dolor auctor.

International Applicant Resources

Vestibulum id ligula porta felis euismod semper. Morbi leo risus, porta ac consectetur ac, vestibulum at eros.

Related Programs

  • MS in Education - Educational Studies

    Vestibulum id ligula porta felis euismod semper. Morbi leo risus, porta ac consectetur ac, vestibulum at eros.

  • MS in Education - School Administration and Supervision

    Vestibulum id ligula porta felis euismod semper.