Teacher Leadership*

The Teacher Leadership specialization is designed for educators who want to continue teaching while assuming influential roles in their school and community. It focuses on the “educator as leader” and empowers experienced master educators to effect change and improve student learning.

This program incorporates a series of academic requirements, or milestones, designed to ensure students have acquired the necessary competencies and expertise to be a more effective educator. At each milestone, progress within the program will be evaluated using assessments that align with national professional standards. Walden’s faculty will help students master core concepts and principles, while student support services can provide additional academic, advising, and technical assistance. Successful advancement beyond each milestone certifies that students have the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions to make a positive impact in their classroom, school, and community.

 By choosing Walden, you are choosing a rich and engaging learning experience that complements your unique learning style. Whether you prefer text, audio, or video formats, if your course is MobileLearn^SM-enabled, you will be able to download and access course content offline and on the go, giving your study schedule even greater flexibility.

Completion Requirements

• 54 minimum semester credit hours
  • Foundation course (6 sem. cr.)
  • Applied Research (6 sem. cr.)
  • Core Courses (24 sem. cr.)
  • Project Study (6 sem. cr.)
  • Doctoral study intensive (a minimum of 12 sem. cr.)
• 1 face-to-face residency
• ePortfolio

Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.

Curriculum

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
	Semester 1
EDUC 8040	Foundations: Teacher Leadership	6
	Semester 2
EDUC 8140	Leadership for Today’s Schools	6
	Semester 3
EDUC 8141	Applied Research in Education	6
	Semester 4
EDUC 8142	Teaching and Learning: Theory and Research	6
	Semester 5
EDUC 8143	Collegial Interactions and Professional Development	6
	Semester 6
EDUC 8145	Research in Practice	6
	Semester 7
EDUC 8144	Teacher Leadership: Trends, Issues, Global Perspectives	6
EDUC 8081	Completing the Prospectus
	Semester 8
EDUC 8090	Doctoral Study Intensive	6
	Semester 9
EDUC 8090	Doctoral Study Intensive	6

Course Descriptions

For assistance in deciding which online degree specialization fits your goals, request information or speak with an enrollment advisor by calling 1-866-492-5336. A list of international toll-free phone numbers is available for students outside the United States.

*Walden University is approved by Minnesota to offer the Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration program that leads to licensure as a P–12 principal in Minnesota. This is the only program offered by Walden that is state approved as leading to any P–12 administrative/leadership license (e.g., assistant principal, principal, teacher leader, superintendent).

*Individuals completing a Walden University M.S. in Education degree with a specialization in Educational Leadership are eligible for principal certification in Texas. The nature of this collaboration offers eligibility for licensure in a limited number of states other than Texas, which currently may include California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, New Jersey, Nevada, and Virginia. Walden enrollment advisors can provide guidance on licensure issues; however, it remains the individual’s responsibility to understand and comply with all state licensure requirements. Walden makes no representation or guarantee that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to obtain state licensure or endorsement.  

Prospective candidates from outside of Minnesota should review their own state’s requirements to ensure that completing a teacher or principal preparation program at Walden will meet eligibility requirements for similar licensure in their state. 

Walden University makes no representation or guarantee that successful completion of Walden's programs, or coursework for graduate credit within any graduate program, will permit a graduate to obtain state licensure or endorsement as a P–12 teacher or administrator.