Walden shares your commitment to education. Whether you’re a teacher who wants to improve student achievement at the classroom, district, or state level; a college administrator pursuing a leadership role; or a professional seeking to offer your experience as a university professor, Walden has an education degree that can help you reach your goal.

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) With a Specialization in Teacher Leadership

This program was developed for high-performing classroom teachers who are passionate about teaching and lifelong learning. 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 Ed.D. is ideal if you aspire to positions such as professional development coordinator, department chair or university faculty member.

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 meet both your professional interests and the needs of your school district, college or university. This degree is ideal if your career goals include serving as a superintendent, college president, faculty member at a university or community college, teacher or administrator.

Specializations

• General Program
• Adult Education Leadership
• Community College Leadership
• Early Childhood Education
• Educational Technology
• Higher Education
• K–12 Educational Leadership
• Special Education
• Self-Designed

M.S. in Education

The M.S. in Education program is designed to enhance your skills, improve your students’ achievement and increase your earning potential. As an online program, it allows busy teachers to learn on their own time, when and where they chose. Each specialization reflects the latest in research, best practices and national standards. And Walden’s learning model encourages you to apply and assess new strategies in your classroom.

Specializations

• Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
• Educational Leadership
• Elementary Reading and Literacy
• Integrating Technology in the Classroom
• Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas, Grades 6–12
• Mathematics, Grades K–5
• Mathematics, Grades 6–8
• Middle Level Education
• Science, Grades K–8