CURR 5203 - Psychology of the Gifted: Social, Emotional Needs, and Special Populations

3 Credits

Students explore current research, psychological theory and practical counseling techniques relevant to the social and emotional components of giftedness. Topics include perfectionism, gender issues, motivation, underachievement, and diverse populations; i.e., bilingual, special needs, disadvantaged, highly gifted. The ability to evaluate the need for specialized support services to assist with meeting the unique needs of these learners will also be addressed.