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

3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

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.