Master’s Degree in Advanced Studies in Giftedness and Talent Development

In accordance with Royal Decree 43/2015 and Royal Decree 861/2010, which modifies Royal Decree 1393/2007, of October 29, which establishes the organization of official university education, as well as the Royal Decree 1027/2011, which establishes the Spanish Qualifications Framework for Higher Education (MECES), Master's degrees must guarantee the acquisition of the following basic competences:

• BC6: Possess and understand knowledge that provides a basis or opportunity to be original in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context.
• BC7: Students know how to apply the knowledge acquired and their ability to solve problems in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their area of study.
• BC8: Students are able to integrate knowledge and face the complexity of formulating judgments based on information that, even if incomplete or limited, includes reflections on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments.
• BC9: Students know how to communicate their conclusions and the knowledge and ultimate reasons that support them to specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous way.
• BC10: Students possess the learning skills that allow them to continue studying in a way that will be largely self-directed or autonomous

On the other hand, students will have to obtain the following general competences::

• GC1: Analyze the theories and research regarding the development and identification of high intellectual abilities and talent.
• GC2: Synthesize and adapt knowledge about High Intellectual Abilities to different educational and social contexts.
• GC: Analyze the importance of research and innovation and prioritize it as a tool to advance in the area of high intellectual abilities and talent development, promoting the concept of inclusion and equality.
• GC5: Clearly communicate knowledge and conclusions in the field of high intellectual abilities and talent development.

Specific competences that all students will acquire

Topic 2. Talent management and high intellectual abilities.

• SC4: Identify High Intellectual Abilities through the critical analysis of scientific publications and standardized tests designed for this purpose.
• SC5: Categorize the cognitive, behavioral and personal characteristics of individuals with high intellectual abilities.
• SC6: Analyze strategies for Intervention with gifted students and for the development of talent based on the latest scientific advances.
• SC7: Compile and review information of a scientific nature, critically and autonomously, in relation to high intellectual abilities and the design of effective interventions for the development of talent.
• SC8: Define effective interventions for working with high intellectual abilities, based on the latest empirical data on the study of cognitive, emotional, social and family aspects.
• SC9: Design, based on empirical data, guidance and advisory plans for attention to high intellectual abilities.
• SC10: Critically analyze the needs associated with high intellectual abilities according to their new paradigm.
• SC11: Integrate scientific knowledge in the analysis and establishment of educational inclusion programs.
• SC12: Value and integrate the use of advanced technological resources to promote creativity and talent.

MODULE 2: Research.

Topic 3. Research in Social and Behavioral Sciences.

• SC7: Compile and review information of a scientific nature, critically and autonomously, in relation to high intellectual abilities and the design of effective interventions for the development of talent.
• SC14: Incorporate the knowledge and skills acquired in the master's degree to the development of research or innovation work in the area of high intellectual abilities and talent development.
• SC15: Communicate data and conclusions of scientific research effectively in the field of high intellectual abilities. Discern at an advanced level between the different research methods and select the most appropriate to achieve the objectives of different research in the field of high intellectual abilities and talent development.
• SC17: Discern at an advanced level between the different research methods and select the most appropriate to achieve the objectives of different research in the field of high intellectual abilities and talent development.

MODULE 4: Final Research Project.

• SC16: Apply the knowledge acquired in the Master's degree to elaborate an academic or research project in the area of high intellectual abilities and the development of talent.

MODULE 5: Internship.

• SC14: Incorporate the knowledge and skills acquired in the master's degree to the development of research or innovation work in the area of high intellectual abilities and talent development.
• SC18: Observe and apply the knowledge acquired in the master's degree in real contexts, participating in research teams or attention to high intellectual abilities and the development of talent.

As established in Article 16 of RD 1393/2007, modified by RD 861/2010, students who meet any of the following conditions may access these Master's studies:

• Have an official Spanish university degree or other degree issued by an institution of higher education of the European Higher Education Area that grants access to Master's studies in the country issuing said degree.
• Graduates of educational systems outside the European Higher Education Area may access without the need for validation of their degrees, after verification by the University that they can accredit a level of studies equivalent to the corresponding official Spanish university degrees and that these grant access to postgraduate education in the country issuing said degree. Access through this route will not imply, in any case, the homologation of the previous degree of the interested party, nor its recognition for other purposes than that of taking the Master's degree. In the cases in which the validation of any degree, diploma or study obtained abroad is necessary to access the University, the Antonio de Nebrija University may conditionally admit students who accredit having submitted the corresponding application for validation while the approval procedure is resolved.
• In the case of students with special educational needs derived from disability, the need for possible curricular adaptations, itineraries or alternative studies will be assessed.

In addition to complying with the requirements imposed by current legislation, in order to access the Master's Degree in Advanced Studies in Giftedness and Talent Development from the Antonio de Nebrija University, candidates must have the profile of a university graduate or equivalent (associate's, bachelor's or master's) in degrees in the educational field: Early Childhood or Primary Education, or Pedagogy, or Psychopedagogy. Likewise, given the transversal nature of the program, students who have completed the Master's Degree in Teacher Training for Compulsory Secondary Education and Baccalaureate, Vocational Training and Language Teaching, or have the Teaching Aptitude Certificate (CAP) will be able to access the Master's degree.

1. Submitting documentation

In general, the admission documentation will be submitted to the Admissions Department.

The student must provide the originals or certified copies of the submitted documentation, within a period established by the University, in order to formalize his/her enrollment. Any inaccuracy, falsity or omission of information, statement or document provided by the student in the admission period will entail the impossibility of continuing to exercise the right from the moment the University has proof of these events, and proceed to cancel the application for admission submitted and the place awarded, notwithstanding any criminal, civil or administrative responsibilities that may arise.

In order to access the official master's degrees, it is necessary to submit the following documentation:

• Completed Admission Application.
• Identification document (D.N.I) or valid passport.
• 1 passport-size photograph.
• Academic Transcript with the grades that grant access to the Master's degree.
• Certified photocopy of the diploma of the official Spanish university or receipt of having requested it.

Foreign Students:

• Certified photocopy of official diploma issued by a foreign higher education institution belonging to the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) that grants access, in the issuing country, to official master's degree studies.
• Certified photocopy of official diploma issued in a foreign educational system not belonging to the EHEA. In this case, access will be conditioned by the verification that the studies completed correspond to a level of studies equivalent to that of the official Spanish university degrees and that they grant access to the official master's degrees in the country in which the diploma was issued. This procedure does not imply, in any case, the homologation of the previous degree, nor its recognition for any purpose other than to access the master's studies.
• If necessary, a letter issued by the University in which the student has completed the degree that grants access to Master's studies in the country issuing the diploma.

In the event that the studies with which the pre-registration for the Master's degree is accessed are completed in a Foreign Higher Education institution, both the diploma and the academic record (grades) must be official and issued by the competent authorities, in accordance with the legal system of the country of origin.

If the number of applicants exceeds the number of places offered, the student's academic record will be taken as an admission criterion (grade average).

Therefore, anyone interested in accessing the studies of Advanced Studies in Giftedness and Talent Development must submit, without exception, their academic record, as it will be the grade average therein that will decide their admission to the Master's degree if the number of applications exceeds the number of places offered.

Once all places are full, if there are more people interested in being admitted, they will be put on the waiting list for possible vacancies that may arise before the start of the academic year, and the same admission and selection criteria detailed for the rest of applicants will be applied.

In addition to the evaluation of the academic merits provided by the candidate (10%), students must hold an interview (90%) as part of the admission process.

The interview will be carried out by the Director of the Program, or others to whom he/she delegates, or by University advisers, this interview is aimed at verifying the suitability of the candidate and his/her profile in accordance with the degree. It is about determining if the candidate has sufficient motivation, training and knowledge, abilities, aptitudes, communication skills, extracurricular activities and future interests necessary to be admitted as a student in the Nebrija University postgraduate programs.

Once the student has been admitted, they will proceed to enroll, which consists of the following phases:

• Place reservation
  Candidates must reserve their place. This economic pre-enrollment guarantees the candidate's place at the University. These annual enrollment fees will not be returned except for students who are conditionally admitted, or do not fulfill the legal requirements for admission, or with a justifiable medical situation.
• Enrollment
  Pre-enrolled candidates who wish to formalize their academic enrollment at the University must follow these steps:
  • 1. Submit documentation: certify that he/she meets the requirements established by Spanish university legislation for admission to the Master's degree.
  • 2. Formalize the enrollment process online: The self-enrollment service on the Nebrija website allows admitted students to carry out all academic, financial and administrative procedures within the established deadlines. To do this, they will receive, along with their admission letter, the access code and personal password necessary to be able to carry out their self-enrollment. Once the self-enrollment is formalized, the candidate acquires the status of a student at Nebrija University.
  • 3. Make the payment for annual enrollment, according to the modality chosen by the student.