Walden University

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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

• General
• Child and Adolescent Studies
• Dual Concentration (Preschool and Infant/Toddler)
• Family Health and Wellness
• Infant/Toddler
• Preschool
• Psychology

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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.

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.

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Walden's online B.S. 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.

Concentrations

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

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Walden's online B.S. 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.

Concentrations

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

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Walden's online B.S. 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.

Concentrations

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

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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 graduate level 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
• Higher Education and Adult Learning
• Higher Education Leadership
• Special Education
• Teacher Leadership

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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 graduate level 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
• Higher Education and Adult Learning
• Higher Education Leadership
• Special Education
• Teacher Leadership

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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 graduate level 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
• Higher Education and Adult Learning
• Higher Education Leadership
• Special Education
• Teacher Leadership

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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 graduate level 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
• Higher Education and Adult Learning
• Higher Education Leadership
• Special Education
• Teacher Leadership

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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 graduate level 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
• Higher Education and Adult Learning
• Higher Education Leadership
• Special Education
• Teacher Leadership

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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 graduate level 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
• Higher Education and Adult Learning
• Higher Education Leadership
• Special Education
• Teacher Leadership

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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 graduate level 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
• Higher Education and Adult Learning
• Higher Education Leadership
• Special Education
• Teacher Leadership

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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 graduate level 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
• Higher Education and Adult Learning
• Higher Education Leadership
• Special Education
• Teacher Leadership

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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 Special Education
• Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership
• Ed.S. in Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development

*Walden University is approved by Minnesota to offer the Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration program that leads to licensure as a P-12 principal in Minnesota. This is the only program offered by Walden that is state approved as leading to any P-12 administrative/leadership license (e.g., assistant principal, principal, teacher leader, superintendent).
In addition, through a partnership with the Harris County Department of Education, Walden's M.S. in Education, Educational Leadership program leads to principal licensure at the master's level in Texas. More information about the Texas Principal Certification Program can be found at http://www.hcde-texas.org/default.aspx?name=PrinCert.
Prospective candidates from outside of Minnesota should review their own state's requirements to ensure that completing a teacher or principal preparation program at Walden will meet eligibility requirements for similar licensure in their 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 licensure or endorsement as a P-12 teacher or administrator.

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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 Special Education
• Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership
• Ed.S. in Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development

*Walden University is approved by Minnesota to offer the Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration program that leads to licensure as a P-12 principal in Minnesota. This is the only program offered by Walden that is state approved as leading to any P-12 administrative/leadership license (e.g., assistant principal, principal, teacher leader, superintendent).
In addition, through a partnership with the Harris County Department of Education, Walden's M.S. in Education, Educational Leadership program leads to principal licensure at the master's level in Texas. More information about the Texas Principal Certification Program can be found at http://www.hcde-texas.org/default.aspx?name=PrinCert.
Prospective candidates from outside of Minnesota should review their own state's requirements to ensure that completing a teacher or principal preparation program at Walden will meet eligibility requirements for similar licensure in their 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 licensure or endorsement as a P-12 teacher or administrator.

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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 Special Education
• Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership
• Ed.S. in Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development

*Walden University is approved by Minnesota to offer the Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration program that leads to licensure as a P-12 principal in Minnesota. This is the only program offered by Walden that is state approved as leading to any P-12 administrative/leadership license (e.g., assistant principal, principal, teacher leader, superintendent).
In addition, through a partnership with the Harris County Department of Education, Walden's M.S. in Education, Educational Leadership program leads to principal licensure at the master's level in Texas. More information about the Texas Principal Certification Program can be found at http://www.hcde-texas.org/default.aspx?name=PrinCert.
Prospective candidates from outside of Minnesota should review their own state's requirements to ensure that completing a teacher or principal preparation program at Walden will meet eligibility requirements for similar licensure in their 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 licensure or endorsement as a P-12 teacher or administrator.

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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 Special Education
• Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership
• Ed.S. in Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development

*Walden University is approved by Minnesota to offer the Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration program that leads to licensure as a P-12 principal in Minnesota. This is the only program offered by Walden that is state approved as leading to any P-12 administrative/leadership license (e.g., assistant principal, principal, teacher leader, superintendent).
In addition, through a partnership with the Harris County Department of Education, Walden's M.S. in Education, Educational Leadership program leads to principal licensure at the master's level in Texas. More information about the Texas Principal Certification Program can be found at http://www.hcde-texas.org/default.aspx?name=PrinCert.
Prospective candidates from outside of Minnesota should review their own state's requirements to ensure that completing a teacher or principal preparation program at Walden will meet eligibility requirements for similar licensure in their 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 licensure or endorsement as a P-12 teacher or administrator.

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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 Special Education
• Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership
• Ed.S. in Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development

*Walden University is approved by Minnesota to offer the Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration program that leads to licensure as a P-12 principal in Minnesota. This is the only program offered by Walden that is state approved as leading to any P-12 administrative/leadership license (e.g., assistant principal, principal, teacher leader, superintendent).
In addition, through a partnership with the Harris County Department of Education, Walden's M.S. in Education, Educational Leadership program leads to principal licensure at the master's level in Texas. More information about the Texas Principal Certification Program can be found at http://www.hcde-texas.org/default.aspx?name=PrinCert.
Prospective candidates from outside of Minnesota should review their own state's requirements to ensure that completing a teacher or principal preparation program at Walden will meet eligibility requirements for similar licensure in their 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 licensure or endorsement as a P-12 teacher or administrator.

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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 Special Education
• Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership
• Ed.S. in Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development

*Walden University is approved by Minnesota to offer the Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration program that leads to licensure as a P-12 principal in Minnesota. This is the only program offered by Walden that is state approved as leading to any P-12 administrative/leadership license (e.g., assistant principal, principal, teacher leader, superintendent).
In addition, through a partnership with the Harris County Department of Education, Walden's M.S. in Education, Educational Leadership program leads to principal licensure at the master's level in Texas. More information about the Texas Principal Certification Program can be found at http://www.hcde-texas.org/default.aspx?name=PrinCert.
Prospective candidates from outside of Minnesota should review their own state's requirements to ensure that completing a teacher or principal preparation program at Walden will meet eligibility requirements for similar licensure in their 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 licensure or endorsement as a P-12 teacher or administrator.

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This degree can help you to become a more effective educator and prepare you to teach adult learners in a variety of settings. Discover solutions that help adult learners build skills they need to succeed in the classroom and in the workforce. The coursework examines theories, trends, and practices in the field; current research; and assessments for adult learners. Choose the General Program or one of four specializations.

Specializations

• General Program
• Developmental Education
• Online Teaching
• Teaching Adults English as a Second Language
• Training and Performance Improvement

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This degree can help you to become a more effective educator and prepare you to teach adult learners in a variety of settings. Discover solutions that help adult learners build skills they need to succeed in the classroom and in the workforce. The coursework examines theories, trends, and practices in the field; current research; and assessments for adult learners. Choose the General Program or one of four specializations.

Specializations

• General Program
• Developmental Education
• Online Teaching
• Teaching Adults English as a Second Language
• Training and Performance Improvement

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This degree can help you to become a more effective educator and prepare you to teach adult learners in a variety of settings. Discover solutions that help adult learners build skills they need to succeed in the classroom and in the workforce. The coursework examines theories, trends, and practices in the field; current research; and assessments for adult learners. Choose the General Program or one of four specializations.

Specializations

• General Program
• Developmental Education
• Online Teaching
• Teaching Adults English as a Second Language
• Training and Performance Improvement

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This degree can help you to become a more effective educator and prepare you to teach adult learners in a variety of settings. Discover solutions that help adult learners build skills they need to succeed in the classroom and in the workforce. The coursework examines theories, trends, and practices in the field; current research; and assessments for adult learners. Choose the General Program or one of four specializations.

Specializations

• General Program
• Developmental Education
• Online Teaching
• Teaching Adults English as a Second Language
• Training and Performance Improvement

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This degree can help you to become a more effective educator and prepare you to teach adult learners in a variety of settings. Discover solutions that help adult learners build skills they need to succeed in the classroom and in the workforce. The coursework examines theories, trends, and practices in the field; current research; and assessments for adult learners. Choose the General Program or one of four specializations.

Specializations

• General Program
• Developmental Education
• Online Teaching
• Teaching Adults English as a Second Language
• Training and Performance Improvement

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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.

Specializations

• Administration, Management and Leadership
• Early Childhood Public Policy & Advocacy
• Teaching Adults in the Early Childhood Field
• Teaching and Diversity in Early Childhood Education

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online degree program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University's learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.

Specializations

• Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (Grades K-12)
• Educational Leadership (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)
• Teacher Leadership (Grades K-12)
• Special Education (Non-Licensure) (Grades K-12)
• Adolescent Literacy and Technology (Grades 6-12)
• Teaching English Language Learners

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The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online degree program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University's learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.

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The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online degree program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University's learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.

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The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online degree program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University's learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.

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The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online degree program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University's learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.

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The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online degree program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University's learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.

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The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online degree program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University's learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.

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The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online degree program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University's learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.

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The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online degree program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University's learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.

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The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online degree program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University's learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.

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The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online degree program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University's learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.

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The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online degree program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University's learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.

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The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership offers state-approved Special Education Endorsement Programs with an optional M.S. in Education with a specialization in Special Education. For licensed teachers who want to transition into a special education classroom or bring these skills to their current teaching area, our practical, accelerated programs combine the flexibility of online learning with hands-on field experiences. In 8 to 16 months (depending on program choice and individual progress), you can enhance your skills and increase your professional opportunities by fulfilling the requirements needed to teach K-12 students with special needs.

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The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership offers state-approved Special Education Endorsement Programs with an optional M.S. in Education with a specialization in Special Education. For licensed teachers who want to transition into a special education classroom or bring these skills to their current teaching area, our practical, accelerated programs combine the flexibility of online learning with hands-on field experiences. In 8 to 16 months (depending on program choice and individual progress), you can enhance your skills and increase your professional opportunities by fulfilling the requirements needed to teach K-12 students with special needs.

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The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online degree program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University's learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.

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The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to enhance your skills, help improve your students' achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online degree program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time. And Walden University's learning model encourages you to apply new strategies in your classroom.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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
• Training and Performance Improvement
• Online Instruction

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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
• Training and Performance Improvement
• Online Instruction

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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
• Training and Performance Improvement
• Online Instruction

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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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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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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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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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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 Ph.D. in Education online degree program produces leaders who can address the nation's most pressing educational challenges. Each online degree specialization is designed to meet both your professional interests and the needs of your school district, college or university. This graduate degree is ideal if you are already a teacher, and your career goals include becoming a superintendent, faculty member at a university or community college, teacher or administrator. The program offers you three ways to learn–a course-based format, a KAM-based format, or a mixed-model format–depending on the specialization you choose.

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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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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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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Begin the next chapter of your life with a management Ph.D. from Walden University. Using an interdisciplinary approach to the study of management, this program allows you to conduct self-directed, practical research on the issues that matter most to you. So whether you are preparing to share your expertise as an educator, a consultant, or an author, Walden's management Ph.D. will give you the credentials you need to reach your lifelong goals.

Conduct specialized research in an area of interest to you while you study ways to facilitate positive social change. Help enhance your capabilities as a researcher, scholar, manager, or consultant. Study the theories, concepts, and techniques that provide the foundation for sound management decision-making. Study topics such as leadership and information systems. The program offers you three ways to learn:

Course-Based format

This option is a structured program of study comprising online courses and residencies. As a student, you will work with a faculty mentor and follow a specific plan for completion of your degree. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and faculty through online discussions and face-to-face residencies.

Self-Directed format

This option allows you to study independently while working with a faculty mentor to complete scholarly papers and study topics that apply to your interests. You will pursue faculty-guided independent research through Walden's signature Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs) and face-to-face residencies, in order to demonstrate academic mastery of each subject.

Mixed-Model format (formerly Hybrid format)

This option combines online courses, face-to-face residencies, and KAMs to provide a flexible program of study. You will have the opportunity to work closely with a faculty mentor; study and conduct research on topics that interest you; and learn from faculty members through individual courses.

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Already have a degree but want to continue to grow your expertise? Walden offers online certificate programs in psychology. Through these certificates you can further your knowledge in your current area or focus on a new area of interest.

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The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership offers state-approved Special Education Endorsement Programs with an optional M.S. in Education with a specialization in Special Education. For licensed teachers who want to transition into a special education classroom or bring these skills to their current teaching area, our practical, accelerated programs combine the flexibility of online learning with hands-on field experiences. In 8 to 16 months (depending on program choice and individual progress), you can enhance your skills and increase your professional opportunities by fulfilling the requirements needed to teach K-12 students with special needs.

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The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership offers state-approved Special Education Endorsement Programs with an optional M.S. in Education with a specialization in Special Education. For licensed teachers who want to transition into a special education classroom or bring these skills to their current teaching area, our practical, accelerated programs combine the flexibility of online learning with hands-on field experiences. In 8 to 16 months (depending on program choice and individual progress), you can enhance your skills and increase your professional opportunities by fulfilling the requirements needed to teach K-12 students with special needs.

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We offer accelerated state-approved teacher preparation programs with Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree that can help you reach your goal. This online program, with specializations in early childhood education or special education, meets the educational requirements needed to teach in birth to grade 12 classrooms or other educational settings. If you have a bachelor's degree and aspire to teach, this program is designed for you.

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.

For individuals seeking a comparable teaching license in a state other than 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, as requirements vary state by state. Walden University makes no representation or guarantee that successful completion of any program or coursework will permit them to obtain state certification or licensure in their home state.

Walden University is approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching to offer teacher preparation programs that lead to Minnesota licensure in early childhood education (birth through grade 3) and special education (K-12 learning disabilities and/or K-12 emotional/behavioral disorders). Before Walden can recommend you for licensure to the Minnesota Board of Teaching, you must also pass the PRAXIS I and the PRAXIS II tests pertinent to your teaching content area.

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We offer accelerated state-approved teacher preparation programs with Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree that can help you reach your goal. This online program, with specializations in early childhood education or special education, meets the educational requirements needed to teach in birth to grade 12 classrooms or other educational settings. If you have a bachelor's degree and aspire to teach, this program is designed for you.

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.

For individuals seeking a comparable teaching license in a state other than 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, as requirements vary state by state. Walden University makes no representation or guarantee that successful completion of any program or coursework will permit them to obtain state certification or licensure in their home state.

Walden University is approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching to offer teacher preparation programs that lead to Minnesota licensure in early childhood education (birth through grade 3) and special education (K-12 learning disabilities and/or K-12 emotional/behavioral disorders). Before Walden can recommend you for licensure to the Minnesota Board of Teaching, you must also pass the PRAXIS I and the PRAXIS II tests pertinent to your teaching content area.

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We offer accelerated state-approved teacher preparation programs with Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree that can help you reach your goal. This online program, with specializations in early childhood education or special education, meets the educational requirements needed to teach in birth to grade 12 classrooms or other educational settings. If you have a bachelor's degree and aspire to teach, this program is designed for you.

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.

For individuals seeking a comparable teaching license in a state other than 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, as requirements vary state by state. Walden University makes no representation or guarantee that successful completion of any program or coursework will permit them to obtain state certification or licensure in their home state.

Walden University is approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching to offer teacher preparation programs that lead to Minnesota licensure in early childhood education (birth through grade 3) and special education (K-12 learning disabilities and/or K-12 emotional/behavioral disorders). Before Walden can recommend you for licensure to the Minnesota Board of Teaching, you must also pass the PRAXIS I and the PRAXIS II tests pertinent to your teaching content area.