M.S. in Education

M.S. in Education

Walden University’s M.S. in Education (M.S.Ed.) is an online degree program that focuses on increasing teacher and student success. The program’s cutting-edge curriculum connects students with nationally recognized education experts, researchers, and scholars. Students gain access to leading technology, including electronic portfolios, podcasts, and Virtual Field Experiences™.

Students of teachers who hold a Walden M.S.Ed. degree with a specialization in Elementary Reading and Literacy made larger gains in reading fluency than students of non-Walden-Master’s-educated teachers, according to a recent independent research study on Walden’s M.S.Ed. program.*

In addition, M.S.Ed. alumni strongly endorse their Walden experience. More than 95% of M.S.Ed. graduates said earning their degrees at Walden enhanced their professional performance.†

Walden’s M.S.Ed. program is offered through The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, named for the former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. The college is the choice of more than 37,000 students and alumni. Walden also supports the teaching profession by offering more than $5 million in education scholarships for classroom teachers.

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Specializations

Adolescent Literacy and Technology (Grades 6–12)
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (Grades K-12)
Educational Leadership (Non-Licensure) (Grades K–12)
Elementary Reading and Literacy (Grades preK-6)
Elementary Reading and Mathematics (Grades K-6)
Integrating Technology in the Classroom (Grades K-12)
Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (Grades 6-12)
Mathematics (Grades K-5)
Mathematics (Grades 6-8)
Middle Level Education (Grades 5-8)
Science (Grades K-8)
Special Education (Non-Licensure) (Grades K–12)
Teacher Leadership (Grades K-12)

*Linking Teacher Learning to Student Achievement: An Evaluation of the Walden University Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership M.S. in Education with a Specialization in Elementary Reading and Literacy (white paper, Arroyo Research Services, April 2009).

†Based on Walden’s 2007 graduate survey respondents.

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456.

Prospective Alabama students: Contact the Teacher Education and Certification Division of the Alabama State Department of Education at 1-334-242-9935 or www.alsde.edu to verify that these programs qualify for teacher certification, endorsement, and/or salary benefits.

Prospective Washington state students are advised to contact the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction at 1-360-725-6320 or prof.educ@k12.wa.us to determine whether Walden’s programs in the field of education are approved for teacher certification or endorsements in Washington state. Additionally, teachers are advised to contact their individual school district as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement.