Walden University
You can be a bigger inspiration. And you can start today.
At Walden, we believe that knowledge is most valuable when put to
use in organizations, communities, and families. We offer over 40
online degree programs with more than 140 specializations and
more than 40 concentrations, all designed to help professionals
gain the knowledge they need to have a real impact in their lives
and the lives of others.
Our advanced degrees are intended to advance the quality of life
not just for the Walden graduate, but for everyone he or she
encounters. Whether it be in business, community and charitable
service or friendship, to make a difference in any life is to
serve the greater good. Doing so doesn't just make you a better
corporate citizen. It makes you a better corporate asset, a
better neighbor and friend, a better person.
As an accredited institution with 40 years of experience, Walden
has graduated over 34,500 alumni, all of whom now have the
credentials and desire to make a real difference and be a force
for good.
To learn more about Walden degree programs and how we're helping
adult learners make a positive change, submit your information in
the form on the right.
You can make a better future. And you can start today.
The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership
The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership can give
you a competitive advantage, enabling you to gain knowledge of
education issues at the local, district, state, and national
level, and apply quantitative and qualitative skills in
developing multidisciplinary and collaborative problem-solving
strategies.
As a Walden student, you will have an education partner who is
recognized nationally for its commitment to education. In January
2008, Walden was ranked for a second time by U.S. News &
World Report as having the largest online graduate program in
education by enrollment.
Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation)
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Walden University's Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and
Administration program is designed to help you develop the
knowledge, skills, dispositions, and experiences to become a
licensed principal. Our curriculum is focused on preparing you
to:
- Understand and manage complex educational issues.
- Assess, improve, and provide quality instructional programs.
- Recruit, hire, and retain school personnel committed to
improving student learning.
- Create a shared strategic vision.
- Encourage and inspire students, staff, families, and the
community to work together to provide a safe and secure learning
environment.
This unique scholar-practitioner program, grounded in current
research, provides students with opportunities to respond to
authentic case studies, participate in school leadership
experiences, work side-by-side with principal mentors, and
develop the ability to impact social change.
The Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration program
and its curriculum is approved by the Minnesota Board of School
Administrators as a principal preparation program that leads to
P12 Principal Licensure in Minnesota. Its curriculum is
also aligned with the standards of the Interstate School Leaders
Licensure Consortium (ISLLC), the Educational Leadership
Constituents Council (ELCC), and the National Policy Board for
Educational Administration (NPBEA).
Doctoral Programs
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A Walden Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) or Ph.D. degree can provide
you with the skills and confidence to pursue your professional
goals while giving you a solid foundation to strengthen your
professional capabilities and effect change at every level of
your organization and profession.
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. 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.
Specializations
- Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning
- Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
- Higher Education and Adult Learning
- Higher Education Leadership
- Teacher Leadership
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) *
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.
Programs
- Ed.S. in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning
- Ed.S. in Educational Technology
- Ed.S. in Educational Leadership & Administration
(Principal Preparation)
- Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership
- Ed.S. in Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development
*Walden University does not offer a state-approved Ed.S.
(Education Specialist) degree that is recognized for P-12 school
teacher or administrator licensure/certification in Minnesota
(Walden's home state) or any other 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
certification or licensure as a principal, assistant principal,
or other type of K-12 teacher or administrator
Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision
Gain the knowledge and experience to assume a leadership role in
a clinical, community, nonprofit, academic, or research settings,
or to work as a counselor educator. Reach a significant milestone
in your career as you earn one of the most highly respected
degrees in the profession. Study advanced teaching, supervision,
and counseling skills and further develop your expertise in a
relevant area.
Specializations
- General
- Consultation
- Counseling and Social Change
- Forensic Mental Health
- Nonprofit Management and Leadership
- Trauma and Crisis
Statement on Licensure: The Ph.D. in Counselor
Education and Supervision is not a licensure program and does not
prepare an individual to become a licensed counseling
professional.
Professional Accreditation: The Ph.D. in Counselor
Education and Supervision is not accredited by the Council for
Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
(CACREP). However, the program was developed to be in line with
national standards for counselor education. Since Walden's Ph.D.
in Counselor Education and Supervision is a new program, the
university is not yet able to apply for CACREP accreditation.
Students will be notified at such time if the program becomes
accredited in the future.
General Program
Gain advanced individual and group-counseling skills, teaching
and supervision competencies, and research skills. Evaluate the
theory and practice of counseling through quantitative and
qualitative research. Become equipped to model the highest ideals
and ethics of the counseling profession as you prepare for a role
as an educator and leader in the field of counseling.
Consultation
Learn to effectively apply consultation skills to improve
individual, group, and organizational performance. Share your
counseling skills and expertise as you solve problems and make
recommendations in a range of settings, including primary and
secondary schools, mental health agencies, higher education
institutions, nonprofit organizations, and business and industry.
Counseling and Social Change
Prepare for your role as an advocate and change agent for the
counseling profession and your community. Learn to apply ethical
practices and leadership skills for community, national, and
international issues that affect the profession. Examine current
trends and use prevention, intervention, and consultation models
to respond to community needs for social change.
Forensic Mental Health
Develop the knowledge and skills to work within the legal and
criminal justice systems. Gain the expertise to supervise
trainees and provide traditional mental health services to
individuals in a variety of forensic settings, including
correctional institutions, juvenile justice courts, family
courts, drug courts, and community-based nonprofit settings, such
as group homes and agencies handling dispute resolution.
Nonprofit Management and Leadership
Build your knowledge of the history and types of nonprofit
organizations. Learn how nonprofits operate, from finance and
budgeting to volunteer and board management. Gain the skills
required to work as a program leader, counselor, supervisor,
consultant, volunteer, or board member in nonprofits, or to
successfully interface with nonprofit organizations.
Trauma and Crisis
Apply theory and best practices related to trauma and crisis
management working with individuals and groups recovering from
the effects of trauma and crisis, such as natural disasters,
violence, terrorism or war. Broaden your understanding of the
models, leadership roles, and effective strategies to respond to
crises as a counseling leader or manager. Learn the appropriate
ethical and legal responses to individual, community, national,
and international crises.
Ph.D. in Education Specializations
General Program This specialization is intended
for individuals whose professional practice and career goals
cover a range of educational topics or are interdisciplinary,
combining specific education subjects with complementary
subjects from the humanities, or natural, social, and
behavioral sciences.
Adult Education Leadership This specialization
is designed for educators who want to think broadly about the
field of adult education, whether in community-based settings,
schools, and government, or the private sector. The
specialization guides students in understanding the
interdisciplinary nature of adult education as a field of
study, principles of adult learning and development, and the
impact of adult educators on organizations and communities in
which they work.
Community College Leadership Students in this
specialization will develop proficiency in knowing how
individuals, particularly adults, learn most effectively; what
tools and strategies best promote learning; and how educational
systems and policies can be changed to promote the mission of
the community college in today's society.
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment This
specialization provides in-depth, individualized research
opportunities tailored to your academic discipline and student
grade level, and one-on-one mentoring from professionals in
your area of interest. It also offers research methods courses
that will help you grow as a researcher-practitioner, both
today and in the future.
Early Childhood and Primary Education In this
specialization, you will gain the expertise to lead in the
creation and implementation of new program practices, apply
emerging research on development in the early years, and
conceptualize new paradigms for early learning.
Educational Technology This specialization
enables you to support a diverse community of learners using
technology and to effectively integrate technology into your
curriculum. Designed with a strong emphasis on research,
doctoral writing, and critical thinking, the curriculum not
only helps you to be successful during the prospectus and
dissertation process, but serves you well beyond the classroom
by preparing you for grant writing and professional
publication. Regardless of your chosen field, you will be
well-trained professional in an ever-advancing technological
age.
Higher Education This specialization emphasizes
proficiency in understanding the needs of a changing clientele
and academic community, analyzing and implementing strategies
to promote learning and to support development in higher
education, and learning how systems and policies can be used to
ensure organizational effectiveness and social change in
postsecondary settings. Contexts for the study and practice of
higher education include community colleges; private and public
liberal arts colleges; distance-learning institutions; regional
and state universities; proprietary, technical, and trade
schools; state and federal agencies; and national professional
associations.
K12 Educational Leadership* This
specialization is designed to provide administrators a
much-needed new model for advanced study in the field of
educational leadership. This highly flexible, student-centered
curriculum is designed to help create local, regional, and
state educational professionals who can relate to diverse,
multicultural K12 and community-based school
populations.
Leadership, Policy & Change Course-Based
To advance change in the field of education, leaders
must be able to both create and implement education policy. The
new Leadership, Policy, and Change specialization within
Walden's Ph.D. in Education program, offered in a course-based
format, is designed for school, district, and other educational
leaders from preschool through higher education who want to
continue to lead change and influence policy at the local,
national, and institutional levels.
Special Education This specialization will
enable you to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to
help you reach your professional goals in the special education
field and to better assist your own students in the
self-actualization process.
Self-Designed Educators who are interested in
pursuing an area that is not among the other Walden
specializations currently offered may develop their own
specialization with the approval of the faculty chair.
*Walden University does not offer a state-approved Ed.D.
(Doctor of Education) or Ph.D. in Education program that is
recognized for P-12 school administrator licensure/certification
in Minnesota (Walden's home state) or any other state. Walden
University makes no representation or guarantee that successful
completion of Walden's doctoral programs, or coursework for
graduate credit within any doctoral program, will permit a
graduate to obtain state certification or licensure as a
principal, assistant principal, or other type of K-12
administrator.
M.S. in Early Childhood Studies
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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.
Early Childhood Public Policy and Advocacy - Examine the
complexities of the infrastructure of the early childhood field
from local, state, national, and international perspectives.
Study family and political advocacy and learn about the power
and specifics of grant writing, communication plans, and
effective public policies and advocacy initiatives.
Teaching Adults in the Early Childhood Field - Explore
the major theories of adult learning and motivation to prepare
you for your role as a higher education faculty member,
community trainer, technical assistance provider, mentor, or
professional development facilitator. Explore how to plan
learning experiences, assess and modify instruction, and
incorporate technology into instruction geared to adult
learners.
Teaching and Diversity in Early Childhood Education -
Deepen your understanding of the ways diversity affects
development and learning in early childhood. Study specific
special needs as well as the impact of living in poverty and
the effects of stress, violence, and trauma. Learn practical
strategies and tools required to work with and teach young
children, including ways to plan curriculum, create caring and
respectful environments, and improve developmental and learning
outcomes for every child.
M.S. in Education
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Walden University's M.S. in Education (M.S.Ed.) 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; 1-312-263-0456.
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
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.
Specializations
- Adolescent Literacy and Technology (Grades 612)
- Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (Grades K12)
- Educational Leadership (Non-Licensure) (Grades K12)
- Elementary Reading and Literacy (PreK6)
- Elementary Reading and Mathematics (Grades K6)
- Integrating Technology in the Classroom (Grades K12)
- Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (Grades
612)
- Mathematics (Grades K5)
- Mathematics (Grades 68)
- Middle Level Education (Grades 58)
- Professional Development (Grades PreK-12)
- Science (Grades K8)
- Special Education (Non-Licensure) (Grades K12)
- Teacher Leadership (Grades K12)
(Grades 6-12)
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
(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--online 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.
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--online 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 Association/NCATE-approved standards for middle-level
teacher preparation. The program is available in the online
format only.
MS in Education - Professional Development
(Grades P - 12)
Envision your future as a highly effective professional
development specialist. Discover how to plan, design, and
deliver professional development opportunities that support
students' needs and improve the growth of P12 teachers
and their influence on students. Create and implement curricula
and select appropriate materials and technologies to support
the needs of your school. Learn to assess programs for their
impact on student achievement and adherence to educational
standards. Walden is one of the only online universities to
offer a professional development specialization in an M.S. in
Education program.
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.
MS in Education - Special Education (Non-Licensure)
(Grades K - 12)
If you are an experienced special educator with the desire to
enhance your skills by incorporating the latest developments in
the field into your program, this specialization offers a path
to continuing professional achievement. Walden's M.S. in
Education with a Special Education specialization synthesizes
the most current research in the arenas of neuroscience,
assessment and scientifically based interventions so that you
can determine best practices for student learning.
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.
Master of Science in Higher Education
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The number of students attending higher education institutions is
projected to grow significantly during the next decade, according
to the National Center for Education Statistics.* Learn to
develop and lead programs, services, and learning experiences
that can help these students realize their full potential.
Understand the higher education environment across a range of
functions as you explore the latest strategies and technologies
to promote student success.
*National Center for Education Statistics Fast Facts on the
Internet at http://nces.ed.gov/fastFacts/display.asp?id=98
(visited March 23, 2010).
Walden offers both state-approved educator licensure programs as
well as programs and courses that do not lead to licensure or
endorsements. Prospective students must review their state
licensure requirements prior to enrolling. For more information,
please refer to www.WaldenU.edu/educlicensure.
College Teaching and Learning - Qualified instructors
will be in demand to teach the growing number of college
students. In this specialization, learn the major steps in the
teaching and learning process: planning, developing, and
facilitating learning experiences and assessing outcomes.
Explore the special opportunities and challenges of online
learning environments.
Enrollment Management and Institutional Marketing - In
today's increasingly competitive marketplace, higher education
institutions must utilize the most sophisticated techniques to
attract and retain students. In this specialization, learn to
develop strategies--using all types of communication
tools--that attract students and promote your institution.
Explore all facets of the enrollment management process,
including financial aid and helping students stay committed to
their educational goals.
General - Today's managers and leaders in higher
education must take a student-focused approach to programs,
services, and all aspects of the higher education experience.
In the General Program, explore educational strategies and
management principles that will help you to improve
organizational and student success and to address the most
pressing issues facing higher education institutions today.
Global Higher Education - Colleges and universities must
prepare to take advantage of opportunities for global
collaborations and alliances. In this specialization, broaden
your understanding of global trends and issues in higher
education. Discover strategies for serving international
students and approaches to program planning and management.
Leadership for Student Success - Higher education
institutions are becoming increasingly accountable for
providing students with skills that prepare them for the
future. In this specialization, you can gain the tools you need
to develop and measure programs that support student success.
With an emphasis on outcomes, these courses focus on best
practices for improving the engagement, retention, and
educational achievement of today's diverse student populations.
Online and Distance Learning - Distance learning is a
fast-growing segment of higher education. You can take
advantage of Walden's experience in this field as you deepen
your understanding of distance-learning technology. Learn how
it can be used to manage effective online programs and assess
their value for students with varied learning styles.
Incorporate the most current online technologies to support
student learning and organizational effectiveness.
Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
This program will teach you to apply theory, research,
creativity, and problem-solving skills to a variety of technology
applications in order to improve performance. You will also learn
how to develop the analysis, design, and evaluation skills to
assess, create, and manage training materials. These skills
combined will offer you the ability to support technological
advancement and training in educational institutions and
corporate training classrooms. Through your coursework, you will
gain the experience needed to be efficient and effective using
technology and multimedia tools.
Specializations
General Program
The General Program offers a core of instructional design,
research, project management, and evaluation courses designed
to give you a well-rounded education with direct application in
the workplace. With a heavy emphasis on leadership,
problem-solving skills, and hands-on experience, this
specialization provides a solid foundation for success.
Training and Performance Improvement
Become a powerful force in helping your organization thrive.
This specialization focuses on managing and delivering training
and improving workplace performance through instruction.
Online Instruction
Though distance learning is not a new concept, using the
Internet for delivering course content is. With the Online
Instruction specialization, you will learn from an experienced
leader in creating online content development and instructional
delivery and how to productively and innovatively deliver
courses or training modules using online delivery methods. You
will gain effective strategies for engaging and teaching
distance learners and be able to assess student-learning
outcomes in online environments.
Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation Programs With a Master of
Arts in Teaching degree
Walden University's Richard W. Riley College of Education and
Leadership offers Minnesota state-approved* teacher preparation
programs with an option to earn a Master of Arts in Teaching
(M.A.T.) degree. This online program meets the educational
requirements needed to teach in P12 classrooms or other
educational settings. If you have a bachelor's degree and a
desire to teach, these programs are designed for you. Walden, a
regionally accredited university, collaborated with national
educational experts and master teachers to develop teacher
preparation programs that truly reflect today's teaching
experience.
Walden's practical online learning environment combines a
distance-delivery format, featuring national educational experts
sharing best practices in teaching, 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.
Our teacher preparation programs include the following:
Post-baccalaureate program with Master of Arts in Teaching
degree, offered in the following areas:
- Early Childhood Education
- Special Education, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders
- Special Education, Learning Disabilities
*Walden University's teacher preparation programs are approved by
the Minnesota Board of Teaching for licensure in Minnesota.
Walden's enrollment 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.
Time to completion may vary by student, depending on
individual progress.
B.S. in Child Development
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.
Concentrations
Infant/Toddler School-age children and
adolescents (ages 619) 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.
Preschool Explores the roles and
responsibilities of the preschool professional, including ways
to foster and enhance the development and learning of the whole
child - cognitively, linguistically, socially, emotionally, and
physically. Through seminar-style connections courses, you'll
develop critical-thinking and writing skills as you link
theoretical teaching to practical application.
Dual Concentration (Preschool and Infant/Toddler)
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.
B.S. in Educational Studies
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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.
B.S. in Instructional Design & Technology
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 of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
Walden's BS in Interdisciplinary Studies gives you a unique
opportunity to define your own course of study and gain exposure
to a wide range of topics. This online degree program provides a
solid academic foundation as it prepares you for a successful and
satisfying career across many professions. Through the BS in
Interdisciplinary Studies, you have the flexibility to select two
areas of disciplinary focus from Walden's undergraduate majors.
Additional experiences in a seminar, internship, study abroad or
service learning, and two research-driven capstone courses help
you broaden your capacity to answer questions, solve problems,
and address topics that are too broad to be covered by a single
discipline or profession in today's complex global society.
Specialization
Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission
and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org;
1-312-263-0456.
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
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.
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