Education Specialist in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning - General
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.
| Prereq Degree |
Bachelor's Degree or higher |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
Credits to be evaluated for transfer from other educational institutions must meet the following criteria:
* Earned and recorded on an official transcript at a school that was accredited by a regional, professional/specialized, or national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education at the time the course was completed, or from an appropriately accredited non-U.S. institution
* Earned within 10 years prior to or after matriculation, but within the time limit for earning the degree, unless noted differently
* Earned in courses posting a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher unless noted differently within Walden program requirements
There may be additional program specific transfer of credit criteria. Please contact your enrollment advisor to discuss further. |
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Teacher Preparation Program with a Master of Arts in Teaching - Early Childhood Education
This specialization in Walden’s Minnesota state-approved* teacher preparation program offers an in-depth look at increasing positive child development from infancy through the primary grades. This program will help you create a solid foundation for these early learners.
Based on national and academic standards, this specialization was developed by leading educational experts and master teachers in order to build your teaching skills and help you make a significant impact on young children.
| Concentration |
Early Childhood Education |
| Prereq Degree |
Bachelor's Degree |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
Credits to be evaluated for transfer from other educational institutions must meet the following criteria:
* Earned and recorded on an official transcript at a school that was accredited by a regional, professional/specialized, or national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education at the time the course was completed, or from an appropriately accredited non-U.S. institution
* Earned within 10 years prior to or after matriculation, but within the time limit for earning the degree, unless noted differently
* Earned in courses posting a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher unless noted differently within Walden program requirements
There may be additional program specific transfer of credit criteria. Please contact your enrollment advisor to discuss further. |
| Courses |
| Teacher as Lifelong Learner and Professional Educator » |
| Effective Practices: Assessment, Teaching, and Learning » |
| Classroom Management » |
| Seminar: Professional, Ethics, Communication, and Collaboration: Early Childhood Education » |
| Early Childhood Education: Past, Present, and Future » |
| Teaching Reading, P–3 » |
| Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Infants and Toddlers » |
| Play and Learning for the Preschool Child » |
| Teaching Mathematics, P–3 » |
| Teaching Across the Content Areas, P–3 » |
| Demonstration Teaching: Early Childhood Education » |
| Educational Research: Foundations » |
| Educational Research: Practical Applications » |
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Teacher Preparation Program with a Master of Arts in Teaching - Emotional/Behavioral Disorders
This specialization in Walden’s Minnesota state-approved* teacher preparation program provides the practical knowledge and understanding of how best to serve the educational needs and tap the potential of some of society’s most neglected learners.
The specialization incorporates standards from the Council for Exceptional Children and Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium. It was developed by leading educational experts and master teachers in order to build your teaching skills and help you make a significant impact on children with emotional/behavioral disorders.
In this specialization, you will:
•Examine the typical characteristics of children with emotional /behavioral disorders to understand what this general category of disorders means.
•Learn how to create prescribed individual behavioral and instructional plans based on the learning strengths and needs of the child.
•Acquire specific skills that will help you monitor a child’s progress toward achieving educational goals and objectives.
•Understand how to build collaborative relationships with parents, colleagues, and community members in order to better serve children with emotional/behavioral disorders
| Concentration |
Emotional/Behavioral Disorders |
| Prereq Degree |
Bachelor's Degree |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
Credits to be evaluated for transfer from other educational institutions must meet the following criteria:
* Earned and recorded on an official transcript at a school that was accredited by a regional, professional/specialized, or national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education at the time the course was completed, or from an appropriately accredited non-U.S. institution
* Earned within 10 years prior to or after matriculation, but within the time limit for earning the degree, unless noted differently
* Earned in courses posting a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher unless noted differently within Walden program requirements
There may be additional program specific transfer of credit criteria. Please contact your enrollment advisor to discuss further. |
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Teacher Preparation Program with a Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education - Learning Disabilities
This accelerated program is ideal for those who already have a bachelor’s degree and who are interested in becoming a teacher. This program is well-suited for independent, self-directed learners with excellent time management skills. It incorporates a series of academic requirements, or milestones, designed to ensure you have acquired the necessary competencies and expertise to be a more effective educator. At each milestone, your progress within the program will be evaluated using assessments that align with national professional standards. Walden’s faculty will help you master core concepts and principles, while our student support services can provide additional academic, advising, and technical assistance. Successful advancement beyond each milestone certifies that you have the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions to make a positive impact in your classroom, school, and community.
| Concentration |
Learning Disabilities |
| Prereq Degree |
Bachelor's Degree |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
Credits to be evaluated for transfer from other educational institutions must meet the following criteria:
* Earned and recorded on an official transcript at a school that was accredited by a regional, professional/specialized, or national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education at the time the course was completed, or from an appropriately accredited non-U.S. institution
* Earned within 10 years prior to or after matriculation, but within the time limit for earning the degree, unless noted differently
* Earned in courses posting a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher unless noted differently within Walden program requirements
There may be additional program specific transfer of credit criteria. Please contact your enrollment advisor to discuss further. |
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Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Administrator Leadership for Teaching & Learning
The Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning specialization is designed for administrators who want to increase their ability to influence and transform their educational organization. Walden also offers a collaboration program with the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) in Texas known as the HCDE Online Principal Certification Academy.
This program incorporates a series of academic requirements, or milestones, designed to ensure that students have acquired the necessary competencies and expertise to be a more effective educator. At each milestone, progress within the program will be evaluated using assessments that align with national professional standards. Walden’s faculty will help students master core concepts and principles, while student support services can provide additional academic, advising, and technical assistance. Successful advancement beyond each milestone certifies that students have the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions to make a positive impact in their classroom, school, and community.
The curriculum has been developed to focus on building a collaborative organization—a new and innovative model in administrator leadership. Graduates from this Ed.D. program will be able to integrate theory and practice to impact both their career and the lives of their students.
| Concentration |
Administrator Leadership for Teaching & Learning |
| Prereq Degree |
Master's Degree or higher. |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
Credits to be evaluated for transfer from other educational institutions must meet the following criteria:
* Earned and recorded on an official transcript at a school that was accredited by a regional, professional/specialized, or national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education at the time the course was completed, or from an appropriately accredited non-U.S. institution
* Earned within 10 years prior to or after matriculation, but within the time limit for earning the degree, unless noted differently
* Earned in courses posting a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher unless noted differently within Walden program requirements
There may be additional program specific transfer of credit criteria. Please contact your enrollment advisor to discuss further. |
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Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning - General
The Ed.S. in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning program is designed for administrators who want to quickly increase their effectiveness in transforming their educational environment. The program’s curriculum is focused on an innovative, collaborative model of administration and is designed to increase expertise in understanding and analyzing research. Graduates will have the skills to integrate theory and practice to advance their careers and have a positive impact on their educational communities. And since there is no residency requirement, you can more easily balance your education with your personal and professional commitments. In addition, some of the coursework you complete as part of this post-master's degree program can apply to a Walden doctoral degree in education, allowing you to earn that degree in less time.
| Prereq Degree |
Bachelor's Degree or higher |
| Credit Transfer Restrictions |
Credits to be evaluated for transfer from other educational institutions must meet the following criteria:
* Earned and recorded on an official transcript at a school that was accredited by a regional, professional/specialized, or national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education at the time the course was completed, or from an appropriately accredited non-U.S. institution
* Earned within 10 years prior to or after matriculation, but within the time limit for earning the degree, unless noted differently
* Earned in courses posting a B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher unless noted differently within Walden program requirements
There may be additional program specific transfer of credit criteria. Please contact your enrollment advisor to discuss further. |
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