通过学习资优教育，学生可以获得识别和服务资优学生的知识和技能。该学科的教师是由非常专业的合格儿童教育者组成的高度专业的团队。他们还在学习和发展差异，评估，课程，教学策略和设计积极的学习环境方面获得了增强的能力。
Gifted and talented education includes specialized programs and services for the purpose of developing exceptional academic achievement from early primary education through high school. Doctoral students specializing in gifted and talented education will study the theory of exceptionality, individual differences related to cognitive ability, and the psychology of giftedness. Students will have opportunities to conduct research in the areas of exceptional abilities, advanced learning designs, and talent development. The Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development offers doctoral students opportunities to work with gifted and talented students as well as professional development in gifted education and gifted program evaluations.