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Teacher Preparation Programs

Your Gateway to Becoming a First-Time Teacher

Are you ready to make a difference in our children's future by becoming a teacher? To help you reach your goal, Walden University's Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership offers state-approved* teacher preparation programs with an option to earn a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree. Designed for the working adult professional, these flexible, online programs offer a practical gateway to teaching, while you continue to work full time. With a focus in early childhood education or special education, our teacher preparation programs meet the educational requirements needed to teach in P–12 classrooms or other educational settings. If you have a bachelor's degree and aspire to teach, our programs are designed for you.

Walden's practical online programs combine a distance-delivery format (featuring national educational experts sharing teaching best practices) with hands-on teaching experiences in the classroom under the supervision of a veteran faculty mentor. Each program's unique curriculum allows you to apply what you learn immediately.

In 16 to 20 months (depending on individual progress), you can enjoy the distinctive rewards that come only with a career in teaching.

Walden University's teacher preparation programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching and include:

• Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation Programs with a Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree (20 months)
  • Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 3)
  • Special Education, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K–12)
  • Special Education, Learning Disabilities (K–12)
    
    
• Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation Programs (16 months)
  • Early Childhood Education (Birth–Grade 3)
  • Special Education, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders (K–12)
  • Special Education, Learning Disabilities (K–12)

For assistance deciding which program fits your goals, call an enrollment advisor at 866-492-5336 or request information.

Gain a general understanding of the guidelines and requirements of the teacher preparation programs with the Teacher Candidate Guidebook. After you download the guidebook, please call 1-866-492-5336 for an enrollment advisor’s assistance in reviewing the information.

• Teacher Candidate Guidebook

Walden offers frequent start dates so that you can begin when it’s convenient for you. Next Start Date: September 2. Admission policies vary by program. Call 866-492-5336 or apply now.

• Important note on teacher licensure
• Information for prospective Alabama and Washington state students

*Walden University’s teacher preparation programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching for licensure in Minnesota. Walden’s advisors can provide individuals with guidelines and other information about licensure. It remains the individual’s responsibility to understand and comply with the out-of-state licensure requirements for the state in which he or she seeks to be licensed.

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