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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."
Diane Gaston | Walden University M.S. Graduate
M.S. in Adult Learning
This degree program can help you become a more effective educator and prepare you to teach adult learners in a variety of settings. Discover effective solutions that help adult learners build skills they need to succeed in the classroom and in the workforce. Coursework examines trends in the field, current research, and assessments for adult learners. Choose from the General Program or one of four specializations.
Specializations (in addition to the General Program)
- Developmental Education
- Online Teaching
- Teaching Adults English as a Second Language
- Training and Performance Improvement
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 M.S. In Education programs.
For assistance deciding which specialization fits your goals, call an enrollment advisor at:
1-888-502-6865
Prospective Georgia students: At this time, this program is not eligible for certificate level upgrades in Georgia.
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.
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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