High Ability License

Ball State University
Department of Elementary Education
Master of Arts in Education in Elementary Education
Plus High Ability License (Gifted and Talented License)

Focus Area: High Ability License

Master of Arts in Education (MAE) in Elementary Education with High Ability License (30Hours)
Required Elementary Education Courses: 9 semester hours Hrs Projected for

EDEL 600 Basic Concepts in Elementary Education

OR

EDEL 640 Early Childhood Education

 3

FA-SP-SU



FA - SP

EDRDG 610 Teaching Reading in Elementary School

OR

EDRDG 615 Early Literacy Development

 3

FA-SP-SU



FA - SU

EDEL 644 Education in a Diverse Society 3 FA-SP-SU
 
Focus Area in High Ability License: 12 Semester Hours Hrs Projected For 
The license is a 12 credit-hour license. EDPSY 520, 621, 625, are required classes. Students choose one elective class from either EDPSY 611 or EDPSY 623. Those holding a life license must take BOTH electives.    
EDPSY 520 Introduction to Gifted and Talented 3 Ck EDPSY Schedule

EDPSY 621 Identification and Evaluation of G/T Students

(Prerequisite: EDPSY 520)

 3 Ck EDPSY Schedule
EDPSY 625 Models and Strategies for Gifted Learners (GT Lic prog)  3  Ck EDPSY Schedule

(Choose 1 course)

EDPSY 611 Development of Creative Thinking

OR

EDPSY 623 Investigating the Social & Emotional Needs of Gifted Students

 3 Ck EDPSY Schedule
Professional Education Core Courses: 9 semester hours Hrs Projected For 

EDPSY 603 Psychology of Human Development

 3 Ck EDPSY Schedule

(Choose 1 course)

EDCUR 610 The Elementary School Curriculum 

OR

EDPSY 646 Tests and Measurements

 3

 

 Ck EdStudies Schedule



Ck EDPSY Schedule

Must be taken in last 9 hours of student's program:
EDEL 676 Research in Elementary Education 3  FA-SP-SU
Total 30   


Student must apply for graduation when you register for final courses in program

Advisor: Harold L. Roberts, Assistant to Department Chairperson and Graduate Advisor

Contact: Kristie Speirs-Neumeister, Associate Professor Psychology--Educational Psychology

Department of Elementary Education
Teachers College (TC), room 216
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306

Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 765-285-8560
Fax: 765-285-8793