Diane Gaston | Walden University M.S. Graduate
Walden University shares your commitment to education. Our online bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs are designed to help you improve outcomes for your students and your institution.
The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the recognized standard of excellence in professional preK–12 education. NCATE is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
For assistance deciding which specialization fits your goals, call an enrollment advisor at:
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Walden offers both state-approved educator licensure programs as well as programs and courses that do not lead to licensure or endorsements. Prospective students must review their state licensure requirements prior to enrolling. For more information, please refer to www.WaldenU.edu/educlicensure.
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 1-360-725-6275 or prof.educ@k12.wa.us to determine whether this education program is 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.
Note to all Pennsylvania residents: Walden University’s teacher preparation program and special education endorsement programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching as leading to licensure and endorsement, respectively. Because these programs are not reviewed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, candidates are instructed to apply for Pennsylvania certification as out-of-state graduates of a teacher preparation program.
The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). This accreditation covers all initial teacher preparation programs and advanced educator preparation programs. However, the accreditation does not include individual education courses offered to preK–12 educators for professional development, relicensure, or other purposes.
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Our scholarships can make a difference in yours.
Walden University Offers More Than $225,000 in Education Scholarships
Educators like you make a difference every day. Walden University’s Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership wants to help you make an even bigger difference with more than $225,000 in scholarships to continue your education.
Scholarships for Educators
Walden is offering more than $225,000 in scholarships to new students enrolling at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. These scholarships are for educators who are making a difference in their school or community.
To apply for a scholarship or nominate an educator who has made a difference in your life, your child’s life, or in your community, fill in the form above or call 1.888.502.6865.