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This specialization is ideal for the classroom teacher who is passionate about making a difference in education. Discover how you can build upon your existing expertise with dynamic skills that can help address such key challenges as parent involvement and student achievement. Learn more about your leadership style, leverage the latest research to guide your decisions, and lead with greater confidence in your classroom and in your learning community.
Completion Requirements
- 30 total semester credit hours
- Program Portfolio
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.
Walden offers frequent start dates so that you can begin when it’s convenient for you. Next Start Date: June 23. Admission policies vary by program. Call 1-866-492-5336 or apply now.
This program’s courses are delivered in a prescribed sequence.
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 |
| EDUC 6647 | Dynamic Teacher Leadership | 3 |
| EDUC 6651 | Teacher Leadership in the Classroom: Increasing Learning and Achievement | 3 |
| EDUC 6655 | Teacher Leadership: Mentoring, Coaching, and Collaboration With Colleagues | 3 |
| EDUC 6659 | Teacher Leadership in Professional Learning Communities | 3 |
Course Descriptions (pdf)
