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The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership
Walden University’s Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership is named after the former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. Secretary Riley is a leading advocate in advancing education as a national priority and has been actively involved with Walden University and the Laureate International Universities network for many years. Our name, The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, affirms the quality and caliber of our programs and broadens our ability to reach students and faculty who are committed to education excellence and social responsibility.
The leader in education programs for working professionals, The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership focuses on helping educators develop as leaders in their learning communities. The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University is the choice of more than 29,000 students and alumni. In January 2008, Walden was ranked for a second time by U.S. News & World Report as having the largest online graduate program in education by enrollment. Our focus on diversity also makes us a top producer of minority master’s and doctoral graduates, according to Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.
Our programs and expert faculty are focused on helping you
- Put knowledge into action
- Flourish in a flexible, collaborative learning environment
- Make a difference in your learning community
- Contribute to your profession as a leader
Program Offerings
- Ph.D. in Education (8 specializations)
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) (3 specializations)
- M.S. in Education (11 specializations)
- B.S. in Child Development (3 concentrations) new
- Special Education Endorsement Programs new
- Teacher Preparation Programs
- Graduate Courses for Teachers
News and Events
- Wireless and Well Prepared: The E-mergence of Technology in the Classroom Watch the archived webcast from the National Press Club
- Educator for a Day Grant Recipients Named $5,000 awarded to schools in South Carolina, Rhode Island and New Jersey.
- Courses Named ‘Best for Personal Enrichment’ Walden’s individual education courses earned the recognition of Scholastic Instructor magazine.
- In-Person Information Sessions for Educators Convenient times and locations
