Walden University and Canter^®- Two Leaders in Education

Walden University, an accredited institution, has provided quality graduate distance education for more than 30 years and has collaborated with Canter^® to produce materials used in many of its master's degree programs.

Canter^® has been an acclaimed leader in teacher professional development for over 25 years and has helped more than one million educators improve their skills and advance their careers.

Together, Walden and Canter^® offer teachers the best in a master's degree program, combining the flexibility of distance learning with practical skills you can apply immediately in your classroom.

The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership

Walden's college of education is the leader in education programs for working professionals because our curriculum is focused on helping educators develop as leaders in their learning communities. That's why the Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership has attracted more than 20,000 educators. Our focus on diversity also makes us a top producer of minority master's and doctoral graduates.

Bachelor of Science in Child Development

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Early childhood, especially those years from infancy through preschool, is a time of discovery, learning and growth. Caring, well-educated adults can significantly impact children during this period and help set the course of their future success in school and in life. You, too, could be one of the gifted professionals who have what it takes to make a lasting influence in the lives of our youngest learners. Whether you're interested in entering this extremely rewarding profession or advancing your current education career, Walden can help you take the next step in achieving your goals through our Bachelor of Science in Child Development.

Concentrations:

• Preschool - Explores the roles and responsibilities of the preschool professional and the development of language and vocabulary, social skills, and scientific and mathematical concepts in preschool children. Through seminar-style connections courses, you'll develop critical-thinking and writing skills as you link theoretical teaching to practical application.
• Infant/Toddler - Examines the foundations of development and the importance of relationships to the social and emotional well-being of infants and toddlers. Through seminar-style connections courses, you will develop critical-thinking and writing skills as you link theoretical teaching to practical application.
• Dual Concentration (Preschool & Infant/Toddler)

Master of Science in Education

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Walden's fully online MS in Education program centers on the strategies that lead to greater student and teacher achievement. Each specialization provides current theories and research findings combined with practical knowledge relevant to your classroom.

This program includes a great focus on the following four themes:

• Teacher professionalism, including beliefs and behaviors that contribute to a higher level of teacher performance
• Cultural and linguistic diversity, and the skills needed to adapt to various learning and language styles
• Supportive learning environments, and the keys to build a learning community that motivates and engages students
• Teacher as a facilitator for learning, and how to leverage data assessment to be an instructional leader

MS in Education - Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

(Grades K - 12)

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--onlne or on campus.

MS in Education - Educational Leadership*

(Grades K - 12)

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.

The curriculum was developed by Canter® in association with the American Association of School Administrators (AASA).

MS in Education - Integrating Technology in the Classroom

(Grades K - 12)

This master's degree is designed for teachers who want to use technology as a tool to enhance and facilitate the learning process. You'll acquire proven strategies, new skills and effective techniques that will help you and your students succeed in an increasingly technology-driven world. Using video, software and the latest online web-based technologies, you'll learn to harness the power of today's technology in your classroom. You will complete your assignments and interact with colleagues and faculty entirely online.

MS in Education - Elementary Reading and Literacy

(Grades preK - 6)

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--onlne or on campus.

MS in Education - Elementary Reading and Mathematics

(Grades K-6)

This specialization is a 30-semester-credit program that offers teachers proven strategies to create classrooms that succeed in both reading and mathematics. Teachers enhance their instructional skills in reading while deepening their understanding of key mathematical concepts. They learn to foster literary and analytical skills in young learners using research-based strategies, proven diagnostic tools for struggling readers and techniques to motivate learners.

MS in Education - Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas

(Grades 6 - 12)

This specialization is designed to help content-area teachers improve their students' literacy skills. This degree program features research-based strategies to prepare struggling students for more complex, abstract and sophisticated learning in the content-area classroom. The program is based on the nationally accepted standards for teaching reading for the classroom professional as set forth by the International Reading Association (IRA).

MS in Education - Mathematics

(Grades K - 5)

This specialization in mathematics is designed for elementary teachers who want to strengthen their own understanding of foundational mathematical concepts, while motivating their students to improve their mathematic skills. This online program provides math content specific courses that align with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards as well as standard pedagogy.

MS in Education - Mathematics

(Grades 6 - 8)

This specialization is designed to help mathematics teachers demonstrate high competency in the content that they teach. They will also learn proven research-based strategies and real-world applications to improve student achievement in mathematics. The program aligns with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' Principles and Standards for School Mathematics addressing both content and process standards.

MS in Education - Middle-Level Education

(Grades 5 - 8)

This master's program addresses the critical stage of young adolescent development. You will acquire assessment, curriculum and teaching strategies designed specifically for students ages 10-14, while examining the changes in a student's social, emotional, physical, intellectual and moral development. This program is faculty-directed and based on the National Middle School Asscociation/NCATE-approved standards for middle-level teacher preparation. The program is available in the online format only.

MS in Education - Science

(Grades K - 8)

This specialization is designed to help science teachers build an understanding of core concepts through experiencing the scientific process first hand while completing hands-on, inquiry-based projects. After reflecting on their new knowledge, educators will consider implications for teaching. This program was created in collaboration with TERC, an educational research and development organization.

Teacher Leadership

(Grades K-12)

This specialization is for the classroom teacher who is passionate about making a difference in education. Discover how you can build upon your existing expertise with dynamic skills that can improve teacher retention and increase student achievement. Learn more about your leadership style, leverage the latest research to guide your decisions, and lead with greater confidence in your classroom and in your learning community.

*Initial Principal Licensure and Teacher Recertification MS in Education degrees from Walden University are widely recognized for purposes of teacher license or certificate renewal. In some cases teachers may also be able to apply a MS in Education with a specialization in Educational Leadership degree toward meeting specific state requirements for administrator certification. Check with you state Department of Education or Licensure Office for more information.

Teacher Preparation Programs

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Walden University's College of Education offers an accelerated state-approved teacher preparation program with an option to earn a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) that can help you reach your goal. This online program meets the educational requirements* needed to teach in P-12 classrooms or other educational settings. If you already have a bachelor's degree and a desire to teach, this program is designed for you.

Walden's practical online program combines a distance-delivery format, featuring national educational experts sharing teaching best practices, with actual hands-on teaching experiences in the classroom under the supervision of an experienced faculty mentor. Our unique curriculum allows you to apply what you learn in the program immediately. In 16 months, you can enjoy the unique rewards that come only with a career in teaching.

Our state-approved teacher preparation programs include the following:

Post-Baccalaureate with Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree (20 months), with concentrations in the the following areas:

• Early Childhood Education (Birth - Grade 3)
• Special Education, Emotional Behavioral Disorders (K-12)
• Special Education, Learning Disabilities (K-12)

Post-Baccalaureate program (16 months), with concentrations in the the following areas:

• Early Childhood Education (Birth - Grade 3)
• Special Education, Emotional Behavioral Disorders (K-12)
• Special Education, Learning Disabilities (K-12)

*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.

Prospective Alabama students: Contact the Teacher Education and Certification Division of the Alabama State Department of Education at 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 360-725-6320 or profed@ospi.wednet.edu 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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