Bachelor's in Child Development - Child & Adolescent Studies (Online)

Child Development – A Career that Makes a Difference

Walden University's B.S. in Child Development is a non-licensure, online bachelor's program that draws on the latest research in child development and education, features insights and advice from national experts, and provides video segments that take you into early care and education settings around the country. You'll learn about the theories, skills, and knowledge needed to work successfully with children and their families in a variety of settings and roles.

Child & Adolescent Studies – The B.S. in Child Development with a concentration in Child and Adolescent Studies is designed for individuals interested in working with children from ages 6 to 18. Discover how to guide learning and enhance healthy cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional development in school-age children and adolescents. Walden's B.S. in Child Development is one of the only non-licensure track degree programs to offer this concentration.

Bachelor's in Child Development - Dual Concentration (Preschool & Infant/Toddler, Online)

Child Development – A Career that Makes a Difference

Walden University's B.S. in Child Development is a non-licensure, online bachelor's program that draws on the latest research in child development and education, features insights and advice from national experts, and provides video segments that take you into early care and education settings around the country. You'll learn about the theories, skills, and knowledge needed to work successfully with children and their families in a variety of settings and roles.

Dual Concentration (Preschool and Infant/Toddler)

Bachelor's in Child Development - Infant/Toddler (Online)

Child Development – A Career that Makes a Difference

Walden University's B.S. in Child Development is a non-licensure, online bachelor's program that draws on the latest research in child development and education, features insights and advice from national experts, and provides video segments that take you into early care and education settings around the country. You'll learn about the theories, skills, and knowledge needed to work successfully with children and their families in a variety of settings and roles.

Infant/Toddler – School-age children and adolescents (ages 6–19) are growing and developing, and discovering who they are in relation to peers and society. During this pivotal time, key adults can have a profound impact on the positive development of their self-esteem, attitudes toward learning, ability to face challenges and solve problems, and capacity to understand and manage emotions.

Bachelor's in Child Development - Preschool (Online)

Walden University’s B.S. in Child Development is a non-licensure, online bachelor’s program that draws on the latest research in child development and education, features insights and advice from national experts, and provides video segments that take you into early care and education settings around the country. You’ll learn about the theories, skills, and knowledge needed to work successfully with children and their families in a variety of settings and roles.

Bachelor's in Educational Studies - General (Online)

Positively affect the education field with a bachelor's degree that is designed to build a broad range of skills and knowledge. Walden's B.S. in Educational Studies is a good fit if you would like to advance or start a career in the field of education but are not currently interested in becoming a licensed teacher. Study some of today's most important areas, such as educational technology, diversity, law and ethics, learning theory, and creativity in the learning process. Your newfound skills can be applied to several career areas, including community programs, educational policy, education-business partnerships, nonprofit agencies, tutoring and support services for children and adults, and workforce development and training.

Bachelor's in Instructional Design & Technology (Online)

Walden's online BS 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.

Walden offers the following concentrations:

• General
• Business and Organizational Change
• Human Factors and Interface Design

Bachelor's in Instructional Design & Technology - Business & Organization Change (Online)

Walden's online BS 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.

Bachelor's in Instructional Design & Technology - Human Factors & Interface Design (Online)

Walden's online BS 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.

BS in Psychology - Child Development PreSchool (Online)

Walden University's BS in Psychology provides you with a broad understanding of psychology and its relevance in today's society. You will apply psychological theories to current issues as you gain perspective in several vitally important areas: Social awareness, responsibility and civic engagement, cross-cultural competence, and evidence-based decision-making in an information-rich world. Take up to 70 percent of your courses in psychology or choose elective courses from other majors. As you move through the program, select the concentration that best matches your interests:

Child Development - Preschool
The Child Development-Preschool concentration explores the cognitive, language, social, emotional, and physical development of the preschool child. Observe and assess the learning needs of preschool children. Study best practices to foster and enhance child development in the areas of learning and social skills.

BS in Psychology - Preparation for Graduate Schools (Online)

Walden University's BS in Psychology provides you with a broad understanding of psychology and its relevance in today's society. You will apply psychological theories to current issues as you gain perspective in several vitally important areas: Social awareness, responsibility and civic engagement, cross-cultural competence, and evidence-based decision-making in an information-rich world. Take up to 70 percent of your courses in psychology or choose elective courses from other majors. As you move through the program, select the concentration that best matches your interests:

Preparation for Graduate Studies
Begin preparing now for an advanced degree in psychology through Preparation for Graduate Studies. Expand your knowledge across all major areas from human development to professional ethics. Learn to conduct research, analyze data and present your findings. Increase your understanding of what influences social behavior as you develop the quantitative and qualitative analytical skills needed for graduate study.

Doctor of Education (EdD) - Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning (Online)

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. The online degree program at Walden University has two graduate degree specializations, designed for experienced teachers and administrators who want to continue their practice while assuming leadership roles in their schools and communities.

Doctor of Education (EdD) - Curriculum, Instruction & Assesment (Online)

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. The online degree program at Walden University has two graduate degree specializations, designed for experienced teachers and administrators who want to continue their practice while assuming leadership roles in their schools and communities.

Doctor of Education (EdD) - Higher Education and Adult Learning (Online)

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. The online degree program at Walden University has two graduate degree specializations, designed for experienced teachers and administrators who want to continue their practice while assuming leadership roles in their schools and communities.

Doctor of Education (EdD) - Higher Education Leadership (Online)

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. The online degree program at Walden University has two graduate degree specializations, designed for experienced teachers and administrators who want to continue their practice while assuming leadership roles in their schools and communities.

Doctor of Education (EdD) - Teacher Leadership (Online)

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. The online degree program at Walden University has two graduate degree specializations, designed for experienced teachers and administrators who want to continue their practice while assuming leadership roles in their schools and communities.

Doctor of Education (EdD) in Special Education (Online)

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. The online degree program at Walden University has two graduate degree specializations, designed for experienced teachers and administrators who want to continue their practice while assuming leadership roles in their schools and communities.

EdS in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning (Online)

Go beyond a master's degree to improve your ability to make a difference in your profession. Walden's Ed.S. programs are designed to help you acquire the specialized expertise in understanding and analyzing research that can help you reach your professional goals.

*Walden University is approved by Minnesota to offer the Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration program that leads to licensure as a P-12 principal in Minnesota. This is the only program offered by Walden that is state approved as leading to any P-12 administrative/leadership license (e.g., assistant principal, principal, teacher leader, superintendent).

In addition, through a partnership with the Harris County Department of Education, Walden's M.S. in Education, Educational Leadership program leads to principal licensure at the master's level in Texas. More information about the Texas Principal Certification Program can be found at http://www.hcde-texas.org/default.aspx?name=PrinCert.

Prospective candidates from outside of Minnesota should review their own state's requirements to ensure that completing a teacher or principal preparation program at Walden will meet eligibility requirements for similar licensure in their state.

Walden University makes no representation or guarantee that successful completion of Walden's programs, or coursework for graduate credit within any graduate program, will permit a graduate to obtain state licensure or endorsement as a P-12 teacher or administrator.

EdS in Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development (Online)

Go beyond a master's degree to improve your ability to make a difference in your profession. Walden's Ed.S. programs are designed to help you acquire the specialized expertise in understanding and analyzing research that can help you reach your professional goals.

*Walden University is approved by Minnesota to offer the Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration program that leads to licensure as a P-12 principal in Minnesota. This is the only program offered by Walden that is state approved as leading to any P-12 administrative/leadership license (e.g., assistant principal, principal, teacher leader, superintendent).

In addition, through a partnership with the Harris County Department of Education, Walden's M.S. in Education, Educational Leadership program leads to principal licensure at the master's level in Texas. More information about the Texas Principal Certification Program can be found at http://www.hcde-texas.org/default.aspx?name=PrinCert.

Prospective candidates from outside of Minnesota should review their own state's requirements to ensure that completing a teacher or principal preparation program at Walden will meet eligibility requirements for similar licensure in their state.

Walden University makes no representation or guarantee that successful completion of Walden's programs, or coursework for graduate credit within any graduate program, will permit a graduate to obtain state licensure or endorsement as a P-12 teacher or administrator.

EdS in Educational Leadership & Administration (Online)

Go beyond a master's degree to improve your ability to make a difference in your profession. Walden's Ed.S. programs are designed to help you acquire the specialized expertise in understanding and analyzing research that can help you reach your professional goals.

*Walden University is approved by Minnesota to offer the Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration program that leads to licensure as a P-12 principal in Minnesota. This is the only program offered by Walden that is state approved as leading to any P-12 administrative/leadership license (e.g., assistant principal, principal, teacher leader, superintendent).

In addition, through a partnership with the Harris County Department of Education, Walden's M.S. in Education, Educational Leadership program leads to principal licensure at the master's level in Texas. More information about the Texas Principal Certification Program can be found at http://www.hcde-texas.org/default.aspx?name=PrinCert.

Prospective candidates from outside of Minnesota should review their own state's requirements to ensure that completing a teacher or principal preparation program at Walden will meet eligibility requirements for similar licensure in their state.

Walden University makes no representation or guarantee that successful completion of Walden's programs, or coursework for graduate credit within any graduate program, will permit a graduate to obtain state licensure or endorsement as a P-12 teacher or administrator.

EdS in Educational Technology (Online)

Go beyond a master's degree to improve your ability to make a difference in your profession. Walden's Ed.S. programs are designed to help you acquire the specialized expertise in understanding and analyzing research that can help you reach your professional goals.

*Walden University is approved by Minnesota to offer the Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration program that leads to licensure as a P-12 principal in Minnesota. This is the only program offered by Walden that is state approved as leading to any P-12 administrative/leadership license (e.g., assistant principal, principal, teacher leader, superintendent).

In addition, through a partnership with the Harris County Department of Education, Walden's M.S. in Education, Educational Leadership program leads to principal licensure at the master's level in Texas. More information about the Texas Principal Certification Program can be found at http://www.hcde-texas.org/default.aspx?name=PrinCert.

Prospective candidates from outside of Minnesota should review their own state's requirements to ensure that completing a teacher or principal preparation program at Walden will meet eligibility requirements for similar licensure in their state.

Walden University makes no representation or guarantee that successful completion of Walden's programs, or coursework for graduate credit within any graduate program, will permit a graduate to obtain state licensure or endorsement as a P-12 teacher or administrator.

EdS in Special Education - General (Online)

Go beyond a master's degree to improve your ability to make a difference in your profession. Walden's Ed.S. programs are designed to help you acquire the specialized expertise in understanding and analyzing research that can help you reach your professional goals.

*Walden University is approved by Minnesota to offer the Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration program that leads to licensure as a P-12 principal in Minnesota. This is the only program offered by Walden that is state approved as leading to any P-12 administrative/leadership license (e.g., assistant principal, principal, teacher leader, superintendent).

In addition, through a partnership with the Harris County Department of Education, Walden's M.S. in Education, Educational Leadership program leads to principal licensure at the master's level in Texas. More information about the Texas Principal Certification Program can be found at http://www.hcde-texas.org/default.aspx?name=PrinCert.

Prospective candidates from outside of Minnesota should review their own state's requirements to ensure that completing a teacher or principal preparation program at Walden will meet eligibility requirements for similar licensure in their state.

Walden University makes no representation or guarantee that successful completion of Walden's programs, or coursework for graduate credit within any graduate program, will permit a graduate to obtain state licensure or endorsement as a P-12 teacher or administrator.

EdS in Teacher Leadership (Online)

Go beyond a master's degree to improve your ability to make a difference in your profession. Walden's Ed.S. programs are designed to help you acquire the specialized expertise in understanding and analyzing research that can help you reach your professional goals.

*Walden University is approved by Minnesota to offer the Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration program that leads to licensure as a P-12 principal in Minnesota. This is the only program offered by Walden that is state approved as leading to any P-12 administrative/leadership license (e.g., assistant principal, principal, teacher leader, superintendent).

In addition, through a partnership with the Harris County Department of Education, Walden's M.S. in Education, Educational Leadership program leads to principal licensure at the master's level in Texas. More information about the Texas Principal Certification Program can be found at http://www.hcde-texas.org/default.aspx?name=PrinCert.

Prospective candidates from outside of Minnesota should review their own state's requirements to ensure that completing a teacher or principal preparation program at Walden will meet eligibility requirements for similar licensure in their state.

Walden University makes no representation or guarantee that successful completion of Walden's programs, or coursework for graduate credit within any graduate program, will permit a graduate to obtain state licensure or endorsement as a P-12 teacher or administrator.

MS in Adult Learning - General (Online)

This degree can help you to become a more effective educator and prepare you to teach adult learners in a variety of settings. Discover solutions that help adult learners build skills they need to succeed in the classroom and in the workforce. The coursework examines theories, trends, and practices in the field; current research; and assessments for adult learners. Choose the General Program or one of four specializations.

Specializations

• General Program
• Developmental Education
• Online Teaching
• Teaching Adults English as a Second Language
• Training and Performance Improvement

MS in Early Childhood Studies - Administration, Management and Leadership (Online)

Gain the knowledge and leadership skills needed to prepare you for the expanding opportunities in the early childhood field. Deepen your understanding of child development and learning and study effective programs and practices. Critically examine issues, trends, and current research to create and sustain enriching programs and practices. Develop the practical strategies and tools required to plan curriculum and to create caring and respectful learning environments. Broaden your knowledge of issues related to equity and inclusion and learn to address inequities and advocate for children and families.

MS in Early Childhood Studies - Teaching Adults in the Early Childhood Field (Online)

Gain the knowledge and leadership skills needed to prepare you for the expanding opportunities in the early childhood field. Deepen your understanding of child development and learning and study effective programs and practices. Critically examine issues, trends, and current research to create and sustain enriching programs and practices. Develop the practical strategies and tools required to plan curriculum and to create caring and respectful learning environments. Broaden your knowledge of issues related to equity and inclusion and learn to address inequities and advocate for children and families.

MS in Education (Online)

Walden University's M.S. in Education is an online degree program that focuses on increasing teacher and student success. The program's cutting-edge curriculum connects students with nationally recognized education experts, researchers, and scholars. Students gain access to leading technology, including electronic portfolios, podcasts, and Virtual Field Experiences™.

Students of teachers who hold a Walden M.S.Ed. degree with a specialization in Elementary Reading and Literacy made larger gains in reading fluency than students of non-Walden-Master's-educated teachers, according to a recent independent research study on Walden's M.S.Ed. program.*

In addition, M.S.Ed. alumni strongly endorse their Walden experience. More than 95% of M.S.Ed. graduates said earning their degrees at Walden enhanced their professional performance.†

Walden's M.S.Ed. program is offered through The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, named for the former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. The college is the choice of more than 37,000 students and alumni. Walden also supports the teaching profession by offering more than $5 million in education scholarships for classroom teachers.

*Linking Teacher Learning to Student Achievement: An Evaluation of the Walden University Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership M.S. in Education with a Specialization in Elementary Reading and Literacy (white paper, Arroyo Research Services, April 2009).

†Based on Walden's 2007 graduate survey respondents.

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 3122630456.

Prospective Alabama students: Contact the Teacher Education and Certification Division of the Alabama State Department of Education at 3342429935 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 Walden's programs in the field of education are 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.

MS in Education - Adolescent Literacy & Technology 6-12 (Online)

The value of technology in promoting adolescent literacy is one of the most exciting developments in the field of education today. In this specialization, you will develop cutting-edge expertise in the use of technology to motivate middle- and high-school students, enabling you to help them achieve higher degrees of literacy and achievement across all content areas. You will also learn how to help your students tap into the skills they use in their technology-rich lives outside of the classroom to improve their overall literacy.

MS in Education - Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment (Online)

In this program you'll learn to incorporate standards without sacrificing content, student learning or your unique teaching style. You'll be empowered with practical skills to ensure your students' continued success not just on test day, but every day of the school year. This program offers a choice of learning formats designed to fit your needs--online or on campus.

MS in Education - Educational Leadership (Online)

Walden's educational leadership program will help you become an effective school principal. Grounded in research and evidence of best practice, this innovative online program gives you the practical skills and knowledge to lead your students, teachers and school to greater achievement.

All course assignments and interaction with colleagues and faculty is online. Teachers taking two consecutive courses per semester may complete this program in less than two years.

MS in Education - Elementary Reading and Literacy preK-6 (Online)

Designed for teachers who recognize the importance of literacy as a key to success in all content area studies, this program provides practicing teachers with the tools to enhance and hone their expertise in reading instruction. The curriculum, based on the work of leading reading experts, focuses on strategies for literacy instruction, techniques for supporting struggling readers, guidelines for creating a successful classroom literacy program, and examines student learning styles and multiple intelligences. This program offers a choice of learning formats designed to fit your needs--online or on campus.