Academic Programs

Ph.D. in Education

The Ph.D. in Education program produces leaders who can address the nation’s most pressing educational challenges. Each specialization is designed to match your professional interests and meet the needs of your organization. The program combines collaborative online study with self-paced, faculty-guided research modules, and face-to-face residencies.

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Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

The Ed.D. program is designed to improve your scholarship and research skills so you can improve student learning at the classroom and school level. Our learning format combines online courses and face-to-face residencies to allow you to collaborate with education leaders around the world.

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Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Educational Technology

The Ed.S. in Educational Technology program enables you to support a diverse community of learners by effectively integrating technology. Develop your abilities in instructional design, facilitate learning in a technology environment, and identify emerging technologies for implementation in a wide array of learning environments.

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M.S. in Education

The M.S. in Education program centers on the strategies that lead to greater student and teacher achievement. Themes of the program include: teacher professionalism, cultural and linguistic diversity, supportive learning environments, and teacher as a facilitator for learning.

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B.S. in Child Development

The B.S. in Child Development program features the latest research 
in child development and education, insights and advice from national experts, and video segments that take you into early care and education settings. Learn how to work successfully with young children and their families.

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B.S. in Instructional Design and Technology

The B.S. in Instructional Design and Technology program draws on the latest research and combines academic theory with practical hands-on experience so you can immediately apply what you learn. Benefit from Walden’s own experience in online content development and instructional delivery.

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Endorsement Programs

For licensed teachers who want to increase their knowledge base and improve their teaching skills, Walden offers endorsement programs in special education. Choose from a focus on emotional/behavioral disorders (EBD) or learning disabilities (LD).

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Teacher Preparation Program

Our Teacher Preparation Program offers a practical gateway to teaching while you continue to work full time. With a focus in early childhood education or special education, our program meets the educational requirements needed to teach in P–12 classrooms or other educational settings.

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Individual Graduate Courses

Walden’s graduate courses are designed by teachers to help educators succeed in today’s standards-based environment. Through a unique partnership with Canter, the leader in quality professional development since 1975, Walden offers a combined tradition of excellence in distance learning and teacher education.

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Choose from a diverse selection of online degree programs for educators. Request information or call 1-866-492-5336 in the United States or see a list of international phone numbers.

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