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Ph.D. in Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Technology
M.S. in Education
B.S. in Instructional Design and Technology
Teacher Preparation
Special Education

The Walden University shares your commitment to education. Our online university's master's and doctoral programs are designed to help you improve student achievement and enhance your institution.

Ph.D. in Education
The Ph.D. in Education program produces leaders who can address the nation’s most pressing educational challenges. Each specialization is designed to meet both your professional interests and the needs of your school district, college, or university. This degree is ideal if your career goals include serving as a superintendent, faculty member, or administrator at a university or community college.

Specializations
  • General Program
  • Adult Education Leadership
  • Community College Leadership
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Educational Technology
  • Higher Education
  • K–12 Educational Leadership
  • Special Education
  • Self-Designed
  • Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
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Board Certified? Save over $2,300. National Board Certified teachers and those in the process of earning certification can transfer up to six semester credit hours toward a master’s degree. That’s a savings of over $2,300!


Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
As a Doctor of Education, you will broaden your sphere of influence so that you can shape the future of education in your school, district, and community. This program has two specializations, designed for experienced teachers and administrators who want to continue their practice while assuming leadership roles in their schools and communities.

Specializations
  • Teacher Leadership
  • Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning
  • Higher Education and Adult Learning
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Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Technology
Are you looking to go beyond a master’s degree in order to improve your ability to make a difference in your profession? Walden’s Ed.S. in Educational Technology program is designed to help you do just that. Whether you are a technology director, instructor, curriculum developer, or consultant, staying current with today’s increased use of technology is a critical component of teaching and learning. The Ed.S. in Educational Technology enables you to support a diverse community of learners by effectively integrating technology. Designed with a strong emphasis on critical thinking, this program can help you develop your abilities in instructional design, facilitate learning in a technology environment, and identify emerging technologies for implementation in a wide array of learning environments.


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M.S. in Education
The M.S. in Education program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement, and increase your earning potential. Each specialization reflects the latest in research, best practices, and national standards. And Walden’s learning model encourages you to apply and assess new strategies in your classroom.

Specializations
  • Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
    (Grades K–12)
  • Educational Leadership
  • Elementary Reading and Literacy (Grades PreK–6)
  • Elementary Reading and Mathematics
    (Grades K–6)
  • Integrating Technology in the Classroom
    (Grades K–12)
  • Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas
    (Grades 6–12)
  • Mathematics (Grades K–5)
  • Mathematics (Grades 6–8)
  • Middle Level Education (Grades 5–8)
  • Science (Grades K–8)
  • Teacher Leadership (Grades K-12)
  • Special Education (Non-Licensure) (Grades K-12)
  • Adolescent Literacy and Technology (Grades 6–12)
Graduate-level teacher-education courses are also available.


B.S. in Child Development
Early childhood, especially those years from infancy through preschool, is a time of discovery, learning, and growth. Caring, well-educated adults can impact children's success in school and in life. You, too, could become one of the dedicated professionals who have what it takes to bring a lasting and positive influence to the lives of our youngest learners. Whether you're interested in entering this rewarding profession or advancing your current career in early childhood education, Walden can help you take the next step in achieving your goals through our Bachelor of Science in Child Development.

Concentrations
  • Preschool
  • Infant/Toddler
  • Dual Concentration (Preschool and Infant/Toddler)
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Bachelor of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
Walden’s online B.S. in Instructional Design and Technology program prepares you to design effective learning experiences and training programs. Whether you are working in higher education, corporate training, or military and government training settings, you can benefit from this online degree program—one of the few of its kind in the nation Combining academic theory with practical, hands-on experience, this degree program can help prepare you to excel in a career in the fast-growing field of instructional design and technology such as Instructional Coordinator/Designer, Training and Development Specialist, Curriculum Designer, Course Editor, Desktop Publishing, Web Design, or Multimedia Specialist.

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Teacher Preparation Programs
Your Gateway to Becoming a First-Time Teacher

Are you ready to make a difference in our children’s future by becoming a teacher? We offer accelerated state-approved teacher preparation programs with an optional Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree that can help you reach your goal. This online program, with specializations in early childhood education or special education, meets the educational requirements* needed to teach in birth to grade 12 classrooms or other educational settings. If you have a bachelor’s degree and aspire to teach, this program is designed for you.

State-approved Teacher Preparation Programs

Teacher Preparation Programs:
  • Early Childhood Education (Birth – Grade 3)
  • Special Education, Emotional Behavioral Disorders (K–12)
  • Special Education, Learning Disabilities (K–12)
Teacher Preparation Programs with Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree:*
  • Early Childhood Education (Birth – Grade 3)
  • Special Education, Emotional Behavioral Disorders (K–12)
  • Special Education, Learning Disabilities (K–12)


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Special Education Endorsement Programs

The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership offers state-approved† Special Education Endorsement Programs with an optional M.S. in Education with a specialization in Special Education. For licensed teachers who want to transition into a special education classroom or bring these skills to their current teaching area, our practical, accelerated programs combine the flexibility of online learning with hands-on field experiences. In 8 to 16 months (depending on program choice and individual progress), you can enhance your skills and increase your professional opportunities by fulfilling the requirements needed to teach K–12 students with special needs.

Our endorsement programs include

Special Education Endorsement Programs with an M.S. in Education with a specialization in Special Education (16 months)
  • Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K–12)
  • Learning Disabilities (K–12)
Special Education Endorsement Programs alone (8 months)
  • Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K–12)
  • Learning Disabilities (K–12)


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*Walden University’s teacher preparation programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching for licensure in Minnesota. Walden’s advisors can provide individuals with guidelines and other information about licensure. It remains the individual’s responsibility to understand and comply with the out-of-state licensure requirements for the state in which he or she seeks to be licensed.

For individuals seeking a comparable teaching license in a state other than Minnesota, Walden’s advisors can provide individuals with guidelines and other information about licensure. It remains the individual’s responsibility to understand and comply with the out-of-state licensure requirements for the state in which he or she seeks to be licensed, as requirements vary state by state. Walden University makes no representation or guarantee that successful completion of any program or coursework will permit them to obtain state certification or licensure in their home state.

Walden University is approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching to offer teacher preparation programs that lead to Minnesota licensure in early childhood education (birth through grade 3) and special education (K-12 learning disabilities and/or K-12 emotional/behavioral disorders). Before Walden can recommend you for licensure to the Minnesota Board of Teaching, you must also pass the PRAXIS I and the PRAXIS II tests pertinent to your teaching content area.


Prospective Alabama students: Contact the Teacher Education and Certification Division of the Alabama State Department of Education at 1-334-242-9935 or www.alsde.edu to verify that these programs qualify for teacher certification, endorsement, and/or salary benefits.

Prospective Washington state students are advised to contact the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction at 1-360-725-6320 or prof.educ@k12.wa.us to determine whether this education program is approved for teacher certification or endorsements in Washington state. Additionally, teachers are advised to contact their individual school district as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement.


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