Online Educational Leadership Graduate Programs

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Special Terms and Conditions
Successful completion of the Master of Arts in Education program by itself does not lead to certification or licensure in any state. It is the student's responsibility to determine individual state requirements for teacher certification or licensure. Please refer to Education Resource Organizations Directory (EROD) for individual state requirements for teacher certification or licensure. Please be advised that states change their policies from time to time and students are advised to check regularly with their state regulatory agencies' policies and procedures relating to licensure. Further, a criminal record may prevent an applicant from obtaining licensure, certification, or employment in this field of study.

Open new worlds when you choose the Reading Literacy specialization in conjunction with your Master of Arts in Education degree earned online from Ashford University. Gain an understanding of the necessary skills for instruction in reading and writing. The Reading Literacy specialization includes intervention strategies for struggling readers. You will study reading comprehension, young adult literature, and reading skills assessment. Identify academic resources and develop new strategies for instruction. If your career goal is to empower new readers, then this specialization is for you. Make an impact on our nation's schools with the expertise that derives from an advanced degree.

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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.

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.

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This program helps education professionals pursue original research that contributes to the field. Taking into consideration challenges that educators face today, this program explores issues such as human development, organizational systems, and promotion of social change through education. With a range of specializations and learning formats, you can personalize your course of study to meet your needs and goals.

Specializations (in addition to the General Program)

• Adult Education Leadership
• Community College Leadership
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
• Early Childhood Education
• Educational Technology
• Global and Comparative Education
• Higher Education
• K-12 Educational Leadership
• Leadership, Policy, and Change
• Learning, Instruction, and Innovation
• Self-Designed
• Special Education

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This program helps education professionals pursue original research that contributes to the field. Taking into consideration challenges that educators face today, this program explores issues such as human development, organizational systems, and promotion of social change through education. With a range of specializations and learning formats, you can personalize your course of study to meet your needs and goals.

Specializations (in addition to the General Program)

• Adult Education Leadership
• Community College Leadership
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
• Early Childhood Education
• Educational Technology
• Global and Comparative Education
• Higher Education
• K-12 Educational Leadership
• Leadership, Policy, and Change
• Learning, Instruction, and Innovation
• Self-Designed
• Special Education

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This program helps education professionals pursue original research that contributes to the field. Taking into consideration challenges that educators face today, this program explores issues such as human development, organizational systems, and promotion of social change through education. With a range of specializations and learning formats, you can personalize your course of study to meet your needs and goals.

Specializations (in addition to the General Program)

• Adult Education Leadership
• Community College Leadership
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
• Early Childhood Education
• Educational Technology
• Global and Comparative Education
• Higher Education
• K-12 Educational Leadership
• Leadership, Policy, and Change
• Learning, Instruction, and Innovation
• Self-Designed
• Special Education

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The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership is a comprehensive program designed to address the ever-changing and emerging issues within the context of educational settings. The program promotes a broad array of values, knowledge, and skills essential to renew and improve education in the 21st Century. Graduates should gain a coherent understanding of structured learning experiences to professionally share with colleagues to achieve maximum learning outcomes. Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.

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A Ph.D. in Education/Educational Leadership is a comprehensive degree program designed to address the ever-changing and emerging issues within the context of educational settings. The program promotes a broad array of values, knowledge, and skills essential to renew and improve education in the 21st Century. Graduates should gain a coherent understanding of structured learning experiences to professionally share with colleagues to achieve maximum learning outcomes. Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.

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A Ph.D. in Education/Leadership in Higher Education degree is designed to develop educator's leadership skills and possibly advance to middle-and senior-level administrator positions including presidents and deans. Graduates can also work as faculty members in colleges and universities around the world. Prospective students must meet certain prerequisite requirements such as a bachelor's or master's degree or relevant work experience prior to enrolling. These requirements can be discussed with the career counselor when they call.