As the demographics of the family and workforce change, the nation is increasingly turning its attention to the critical need for early childhood development and education. At Walden, you will develop the expertise to lead in the development of new program practices, to apply emerging research on development in the early years, and to conceptualize new paradigms for early learning. Graduates...

According to Quality Education Data, more than 90 percent of American schools and more than 60 percent of American classrooms are wired today for Internet use. This specialization helps develop leaders who can effectively apply technology to learning and teaching in schools, school districts, and institutions of higher education across the country. At Walden, you will become highly skilled in...

The General Program in Education is intended for students whose professional practice and career goals cover a range of educational topics or are interdisciplinary, combining specific education subjects with complementary subjects from the humanities, natural or social and behavioral sciences.

During the 21st century, America�s colleges and universities will undergo profound changes as the student population changes predominantly to mature, working adults and as the methods of teaching and learning shift to electronic learning and other distance approaches. At Walden, you will develop proficiency in knowing how individuals, particularly adults, learn most effectively, what tools and...

Second only to the impending teacher shortage in America is the developing shortage of educational leadership at school, district, and state levels. Walden�s K�12 specialization provides a much-needed new model for advanced study in the field of educational leadership. A highly flexible, student-centered curriculum is designed to create local, regional, and state educational leaders who can...

Educators who are interested in pursuing an area that is not among the specializations currently offered may develop their own specialization with the approval of the faculty chair. Current students have developed self-designed specializations in curriculum areas, such as math education, science education, art or music education, and literacy, as well as in discipline areas, such as English...

Most K�12 educators are strong advocates for improved services for exceptional/disabled individuals. Unfortunately, resources for the delivery of these services are often far less than schools and school districts desire. At Walden, you will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to provide leadership in the special education field and to better assist your own students in the...

The Teacher Leadership specialization is designed for K�12 teachers who want to continue teaching while assuming leadership roles in their school and community. It focuses on the "teacher as leader" and empowers experienced master teachers to effect change and improve student learning. The program is based on standards developed by the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium and the...