Scholarships Available

Discover scholarship opportunities for new students.
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Move Ahead

Complete your doctoral study or dissertation with the added support of a Capstone Intensive Retreat.
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Top Teachers

Learn what some of Walden’s State Teacher of the Year students have to say about areas of importance in education today. Read more.

Ph.D. in Education

The Ph.D. in Education degree program produces outstanding professionals who can address the nation’s most pressing educational challenges. Each of the specializations listed below is designed to match your professional interests and meet the needs of your organization. In fact, we ask you to come to the program with defined learning goals and challenge you to design your own program of study. The program offers you three ways to learn—a course-based format, a KAM-based format, or a mixed-model format—depending on the specialization you choose.

Course-Based Format

Knowledge Area Module (KAM)-Based Format

Mixed-Model Format

For assistance in deciding which online degree program 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.

Other Recommended Doctoral Programs

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When Can I Start?

Next Start Date: March 5

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Successfully Navigating the Changing Landscape of Higher Education,
led by Walden’s Dr. Thomas Hadley and Dr. Deborah Morris

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Education Degrees from Walden University

Study reveals students taught by Walden teachers outperform peers in reading.
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