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Whether you want to become a teacher or are a master educator already, Walden University—an accredited institution—provides several online degree, endorsement, and teacher preparation programs to help you reach your highest aspirations.

You’ll find our education programs are

  • Relevant. Our courses provide you with new techniques to help you overcome the daily challenges you face, enabling you to have an immediate impact in your classroom, school, or community.
  • Convenient. Our online format and innovative support services give you the flexibility to maintain a balance between your academic, career, and personal obligations.
  • Affordable. There are several options to help pay for your education, including financial aid and scholarships. Click here for details.

The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University is the choice of more than 37,000 students and alumni. Join them by calling 1-800-997-4154 or completing the information request form to get started.

Browse available Business programs by degree level:


Doctoral

Ph.D. in Education
Specializations

  • General Program
  • Adult Education Leadership
  • Community College Leadership
  • Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Educational Technology
  • Higher Education
  • K-12 Educational Leadership
  • Special Education
  • Self-Designed

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Specializations

  • Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning
  • Higher Education and Adult Learning
  • Teacher Leadership

Education Specialist (Ed.S.)**
Programs

  • Ed.S. in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning
  • Ed.S. in Educational Leadership & Administration (Principal Preparation)
  • Ed.S. in Educational Technology
  • Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership

Master’s

M.S. in Education
Specializations

  • General
  • Adolescent Literacy and Technology (Grades 6–12)
  • Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (Grades P–12)
  • Educational Leadership (Non-Licensure) (Grades P–12)
  • Elementary Reading and Literacy (PreK–6)
  • Elementary Reading and Mathematics (Grades K–6)
  • Integrating Technology in the Classroom (Grades P–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)
  • Special Education (Non-Licensure) (Grades P–12)
  • Teacher Leadership (Grades P–12)

Master of Science (M.S.) in Instructional Design and Technology
Specializations

  • General Program
  • Online Learning
  • Training and Performance Improvement

Bachelor’s

Bachelor of Science in Child Development
Concentrations

  • Infant/Toddler
  • Preschool
  • Dual Concentration (Preschool and Infant/Toddler)

Bachelor of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
Concentrations

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

Endorsements

Special Education Endorsement Programs*

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)

Teacher Preparation

Teacher Preparation Programs

State-approved Teacher Preparation Programs

Teacher Preparation Programs with Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree:§

  • 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 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.



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†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.

* Not applicable in all states. Walden University’s endorsement programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching for endorsement or add-on licensure in Minnesota. Candidates for this program must already hold a valid K–12 teaching license. Note that in some states endorsements or add-on licensure can be awarded by passing a state-specified test, rather than completion of a course-based program. Walden’s advisors can provide individuals with guidelines and other information about endorsements. It remains the individual’s responsibility to understand and comply with the out-of-state endorsement requirements for the state in which he or she seeks to be endorsed.

**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

***Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call your enrollment advisor at 1-888-434-2344.

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 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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