Special Education Endorsement Programs

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

Special Education Endorsement Programs with an M.S. in Education with a Specialization in Special Education (16 months^†)

• Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K–12)
• Learning Disabilities (K–12)

Special Education Endorsement Programs Alone (8 months^†)

• Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K–12)
• Learning Disabilities (K–12)

Gain a general understanding of the guidelines and requirements of the special education endorsement programs with the Endorsement Candidate Guidebook. After you download the guidebook, please call 1-866-492-5336 to speak with your enrollment advisor for assistance in reviewing the information.

• Endorsement Candidate Guidebook (abridged version) 

Learn More

• Academic Transition Points
• Field Experience
• NCATE Accreditation
• Practicum

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.

Note to all Pennsylvania residents: Walden University’s teacher preparation program and special education endorsement programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching as leading to licensure and endorsement, respectively. Because these programs are not reviewed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, candidates are instructed to apply for Pennsylvania certification as out-of-state graduates of a teacher preparation program.

^†Time to completion may vary 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.