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1-888-502-6865"Walden has a great online format that is very flexible and fits in with my busy work schedule and personal life."
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B.S. in Child Development
Walden University’s B.S. in Child Development program is a non-licensure, online bachelor’s degree program that draws on the latest research in child development and education, features insights and advice from national experts, and provides video segments that take you into early care and education settings around the country. Explore current theory and gain skills to work successfully with children and their families in a variety of settings and roles.
Concentrations
- Administration and Management
- Child and Adolescent Studies
- Dual Concentration (Preschool and Infant/Toddler)
- Family Health and Wellness
- Infant/Toddler
- Preschool
- Psychology
Do you have an associate degree? Receive a $1,500 scholarship when you enroll in one of our bachelor’s programs and start classes on June 4, 2012.*
*New students deferring to a start date after June 4, 2012, will not be eligible for this offer. Only one tuition-reduction benefit may be applied to tuition. Students are still responsible for all other non-tuition costs, including but not limited to university and program fees.
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.
To learn more about Walden University’s online degree programs, complete the request information form. A Walden enrollment advisor will contact you with information about our education programs.
For assistance deciding which specialization fits your goals, call an enrollment advisor at:
1-888-502-6865
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 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.
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.
Find information on costs, occupation types, completion rates, and median loan debt for these programs at www.WaldenU.edu/programdata.
Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.
The North Central Association is one of the six regional accrediting associations recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The North Central Association is a U.S. membership organization for educational institutions that was created to develop and maintain high standards of academic excellence.
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