Walden University

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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 Ed.D. program at Walden University offers specializations designed for experienced teachers and administrators who want to continue their practice while effecting positive change.

Specializations

• Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning
• College Teaching and Learning
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
• Higher Education and Adult Learning
• Higher Education Leadership
• Reading and Literacy Leadership
• Special Education
• Teacher Leadership

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A research-based degree program, the Education Specialist (Ed.S.) program is designed to help educators with a master's degree go further in the field of education. With a focus on analysis of current research and hands-on study through field experience, the Ed.S. program allows you to sharpen your critical-thinking skills while exploring relevant topics concerning educators today.

Programs

• Ed.S. in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning
• Ed.S. in Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development
• Ed.S. in Educational Leadership & Administration (Principal Preparation)
• Ed.S. in Educational Technology
• Ed.S. in Reading, Literacy, and Leadership (Non-Licensure)
• Ed.S. in Special Education
• Ed.S. in Teacher Leadership

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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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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 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.