Walden Now Offers TEACH Grants
Are you committed to teaching high-need subject areas in low-income schools? Several of the Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership programs are now eligible for federal TEACH (Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education) Grants of up to $4,000 per year for students in eligible programs. Learn more at www.WaldenU.edu/teachgrant.
New Walden specialization for those who teach adults
Do you teach at a community college or provide training for adults in a school district or corporate setting?
Walden’s new Ed.D. specialization in Higher Education and Adult Learning was designed to help you meet your professional goals.
Board Certified? Save over $2,300.
National Board Certified teachers and those in the process of earning certification can transfer up to six semester credit hours toward a master’s degree.
That’s a savings of over $2,300! Learn more by calling 1-866-492-5336.
Mathematics (Grades 6–8)
This specialization is designed to help mathematics teachers of grades 6–8 demonstrate high competency in this content area. They will also learn research-based strategies and real-world applications to improve student achievement. The program aligns with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ Principles and Standards for School Mathematics addressing both content and process standards.
Emphasis on Practical Strategies
- Improve strategies for problem-solving.
- Leverage technology in mathematical instruction.
- Sharpen your teaching skills in mathematics.
- Ensure equity in a standards-based mathematics classroom.
Completion Requirements
- 30 total semester credit hours
- ePortfolio
Estimated time to completion: 20 to 24 months, depending on individual progress and credits transferred. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call your enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
This program’s courses are delivered online in a prescribed sequence which can be found by clicking on the course description link below.
Core Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| EDUC 6610 | Teacher as Professional | 3 |
| EDUC 6640 | Designing Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 6650 | Enhancing Learning Through Linguistic and Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| EDUC 6653 | Introduction to Educational Research | 3 |
| EDUC 6657 | Creating an Effective Classroom Learning Environment | 3 |
| EDUC 6674 | Designing Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Students With Special Needs | 3 |
Specialization Courses
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| MATH 6571 | Number and Operations, Grades 6–8 | 3 |
| MATH 6572 | Geometry and Measurement, Grades 6–8 | 3 |
| MATH 6573 | Algebra, Grades 6–8 | 3 |
| MATH 6574 | Data Analysis and Probability, Grades 6–8 | 3 |
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