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Download a copy of Linking Teacher Learning to Student Success, a study by Arroyo Research Services. This study compared reading fluency of students taught by Walden M.S. in Education graduates with that of students taught by non-Walden-master’s educated graduates. Results revealed that Walden-master’s educated teachers had a greater impact on their students’ reading success.*
Whether you want to become a teacher or are a master educator already, Walden University—an accredited institution—provides online degree, certificate, endorsement, and teacher preparation programs to help you reach your highest aspirations. Walden’s Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership is the choice of more than 47,000 students and alumni, including more than 60 state teachers of the year.
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 among your academic, career, and personal obligations.
- Affordable. There are several options to help you pay for your education, including financial aid and scholarships.
Learn more by calling 1-800-997-4154 or completing the information request form.
Browse available education programs by degree level:
Doctoral
Ph.D. in Education
Specializations (in addition to the General Program)
- Adult Education Leadership
- Community College Leadership
- Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
- Early Childhood Education
- Educational Technology
- Higher Education
- K–12 Educational Leadership
- Leadership, Policy, and Change
- Learning, Instruction, and Innovation
- Self-Designed
- Special Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Specializations
- Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning
- Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
- Higher Education and Adult Learning
- Higher Education Leadership
- Special Education
- Teacher Leadership
Education Specialist (Ed.S.)
Programs
- Ed.S. in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning
- Ed.S. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Professional Development
- Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation)
- Ed.S. in Educational Technology
- Ed.S. in Special Education
- Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership
Master’s
M.S. in Adult Learning
Specializations (in addition to the General Program)
- Developmental Education
- Online Teaching
- Teaching Adults English as a Second Language
- Training and Performance Improvement
M.S. in Early Childhood Studies
Specializations
- Administration, Management, and Leadership
- Early Childhood Public Policy and Advocacy
- Teaching Adults in the Early Childhood Field
- Teaching and Diversity in Early Childhood Education
M.S. in Education
Specializations
- Adolescent Literacy and Technology (Grades 6–12)
- Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (Grades K–12)
- Educational Leadership (Non-Licensure) (Grades K–12)
- 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)
- Professional Development (Grades PreK–12)
- Science (Grades K–8)
- Special Education (Non-Licensure) (Grades K–12)
- Teacher Leadership (Grades K–12)
- Teaching English Language Learners (Grades K–12)
M.S. in Higher Education
Specializations (in addition to the General Program)
- College Teaching and Learning
- Enrollment Management and Institutional Marketing
- Global Higher Education
- Leadership for Student Success
- Online and Distance Learning
M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology
Specializations
- General Program
- Online Learning
- Training and Performance Improvement
Bachelor’s
B.S. in Child Development
Concentrations
- Child and Adolescent Studies
- Dual Concentration (Preschool and Infant/Toddler)
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool
- Psychology
B.S. in Educational Studies
B.S. in Instructional Design and Technology
Concentrations
- Business and Organizational Change
- General Program
- Human Factors and Interface Design
Certificates
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Instructional Design and Technology
Specializations
- Instructional Design
- Online Learning
- Training and Performance Improvement
Graduate Certificate in College Teaching and Learning
Graduate Certificate in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Graduate Certificate in Engaging Culturally Diverse Learners
Graduate Certificate in Enrollment Management and Institutional Marketing
Graduate Certificate in Integrating Technology in the Classroom
Graduate Certificate in Professional Development
Graduate Certificate in Teacher Leadership
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 Program
Teacher Preparation Program with a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
Specializations
- Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 3)
- Special Education, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K–12)
- Special Education, Learning Disabilities (K–12)
*According to a 2008 independent study of teachers in the Tacoma Public Schools (Washington) that analyzed data from 2006 to 2008.
†Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable.