The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership
Information for prospective Alabama and Washington state students
- Tuition 2009-2010 (effective September 8, 2009)
Tuition 2009–2010
Application fee for each program: $50
- Ph.D. in Education
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
- Education Specialist (Ed.S.)
- M.S. in Education
- M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology
- Special Education Endorsement Programs
- Special Education Endorsement Programs with an M.S. in Education with a Specialization in Special Education
- Teacher Preparation Program with a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
- B.S. in Child Development – Preschool or Infant/Toddler Concentration
- B.S. in Child Development – Dual Concentration (Preschool and Infant/Toddler Concentration)
- B.S. in Instructional Design and Technology
- Certificate in Instructional Design and Technology
Ph.D. in Education
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost |
| Courses | 122-131 total quarter credit hours, depending on specialization | $4,280 per quarter |
| 4-Day Residency | 2 during your program | $890 each, plus travel, lodging, other expenses |
| 6-Day Residency | 2 during your program | $1,325 each, plus travel, lodging, other expenses |
| Technology Fee | per quarter | $35 |
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost |
| Courses | 54 minimum semester credit hours | $720 per semester credit hour (includes course textbooks and materials) |
| 3-Day Residency | 1 during your program | $660, plus travel, lodging, other expenses |
| Technology Fee | per semester | $45 |
Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning and Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Teacher Leadership
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost |
| Courses | 36 minimum semester credit hours | $720 per semester credit hour |
| Technology Fee | per semester | $45 |
Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Preparation)
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost |
| Courses | 36 total semester credit hours | $720 per semester credit hour (includes course textbooks and materials) |
| Technology Fee | per semester | $45 |
Education Specialist (Ed.S) in Educational Technology
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost |
| Courses | 46 minimum quarter credit hours | $535 per quarter credit hour |
| Technology Fee | per quarter | $35 |
M.S. in Education
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost |
| Courses | 30 to 36 total semester credit hours | $425 per semester credit hour (includes course textbooks and materials, except for the Middle Level Education specialization) |
| Middle Level Education specialization only | EDUC 6000 Success Strategies, non-credit |
One-time only fee of $320 |
| Technology Fee | per semester | $45 |
M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost |
| Courses | 30 to 36 total semester credit hours | $440 per semester credit hour (includes course textbooks and materials) |
| Technology Fee | per semester | $45 |
| Adobe Web Premium | one-time | 264* |
Special Education Endorsement Programs
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost |
| Courses | 21 total semester credit hours |
$445 per semester credit hour |
| Technology Fee | per semester | $45 |
Special Education Endorsement Programs with an M.S. in Education with a Specialization in Special Education
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost |
| Courses | 33 total semester credit hours | $445 per semester credit hour $425 per semester credit hour for EDUC 6640, 6650, 6653, 6657 |
| Technology Fee | per semester | $45 |
Teacher Preparation Program with a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost |
| Courses | 43 total semester credit hours | $445 per semester credit hour |
| Technology Fee | per semester | $45 |
B.S. in Child Development – Preschool or Infant/Toddler Concentration
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost |
| Fundamentals Courses (ENGL 0099, MATH 0099) | Based on individual student requirements | $100 per credit hour |
| General Education Courses | 45 total quarter credit hours | $235 per quarter credit hour |
| All Other Bachelor's Courses | 136 total quarter credit hours |
$255 per quarter credit hour |
| Technology Fee | per quarter | $35 |
B.S. in Child Development – Dual Concentration (Preschool and Infant/Toddler Concentration)
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost |
| Fundamentals Courses (ENGL 0099, MATH 0099) | Based on individual student requirements |
$100 per credit hour |
| General Education Courses | 50 total quarter credit hours | $235 per quarter credit hour |
| All Other Bachelor's Courses | 142 total quarter credit hours |
$255 per quarter credit hour |
| Technology Fee | per quarter | $35 |
B.S. in Instructional Design and Technology
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost |
| Fundamentals Courses (ENGL 0099, MATH 0099) | Based on individual student requirements |
$100 per credit hour |
| General Education Courses | 45 total quarter credit hours | $235 per quarter credit hour |
| All Other Bachelor's Courses | 136 total quarter credit hours |
$255 per quarter credit hour |
| Technology Fee | per quarter | $35 |
| Adobe Web Premium | one-time | $264* |
Certificate in Instructional Design and Technology
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost |
| Courses | 12 total semester credit hours |
$440 per semester credit hour |
| Technology Fee | per semester | $45 |
| Adobe Web Premium | one-time | $264* |
*Price subject to change. Admitted Walden students can purchase this software for $264.00 from the Walden Computer Store, which is accessible off of the myWalden page. Upon admission, our Student Support Team can also assist you with purchasing the software as needed.
Tuition and fees are for the 2009–2010 academic year and are subject to change.
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