Consider this specialization if you are an educator looking to further your career in the community college landscape or if you are employed in businesses and policy development related to higher education.
In this specialization, you will gain expertise in the latest research and best practices in learner-centered curriculum and instructional design, instructional strategies, effective teaching, program evaluation, student assessment, and teacher professional development.
Prepare to foster positive outcomes for young children and their families with this specialization of the EdD program. Explore the complex familial, cultural, societal, and developmental influences that affect child development and learning.
Designed for K–12 administrators who want to increase their ability to influence and transform their educational organization, this specialization of the EdD program will help you gain the skills needed to build an effective and collaborative learning environment.
The EdD with a specialization in Educational Technology is designed for K–12 educational leaders who want to initiate and implement change at the district, regional, state, and federal levels.
The Higher Education and Adult Learning specialization is designed for professionals who plan to design, develop, and lead successful adult learning programs within higher education institutions, corporations, and workforce development settings.
The Higher Education Leadership and Management specialization can help you gain the leadership skills and management knowledge you need to lead meaningful and sustainable change across your institution.
This EdD specialization gives you maximum flexibility to build a customized doctoral experience unique to your professional and personal goals. Design your course of study from a wide array of topics critical to P–20 education.
In this EdD specialization, you will develop skills and strategies that can improve reading and curriculum outcomes across the educational spectrum, including classroom instruction, program design, and policy implementation.
The Doctor of Education (EdD) with a specialization in Special Education can position you to advance in this growing field. Educators with advanced degrees in special education are the leaders in school districts, communities, institutions of higher education, and the profession.
Earn Your EdD While Balancing Priorities
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We offer additional services to EdD students to help you achieve your goals while balancing work, life, and other priorities.
Benefit from
customized registration, doctoral support podcasts, virtual check-in groups, and accommodating faculty. To support family needs, residencies for this program are held in family-friendly locations such as Orlando and Anaheim, California.
Learning Outcomes
Walden's EdD program is designed for educators, by educators. The program's learning outcomes are built upon five critical components:
- Teaching and lifelong learning
- Research and reflective analytical thought
- Leadership and communication
- Diversity
- Collaborative social change
As you develop expertise in these areas, you will learn how to promote equity and excellence as you prepare to assume an influential role in your school and/or community.
A Personalized Guide to Completing Your Doctorate
Earning your online Doctor of Education (EdD) requires commitment, perseverance, and hard work. You can do it, and Walden is here to help—with our Doctoral Degree Coach™.
- Map and Track Milestones: Break your research down into manageable, sequential steps. See where you are, what’s ahead, and what you’ve already accomplished—all in one place.
- Meet Weekly Targets: No more guesswork. Set prompts based on your to-do list and receive reminders and updates directly to your inbox.
- Connect With Faculty: Stay on the same page and keep your progress on track. With shared access to your dashboard, your chair can easily guide you through your checklists, goals, and timelines.
- Access Helpful Resources: Quickly find support from the right person at the right time. Our comprehensive resource guide points you in the right direction—no more frustrating searches.
