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Coming September 2

Reading and math have long been regarded as the two most foundational areas of the K–6 curriculum. Teachers who can help students experience early success in these critical areas provide a jump-start to later success, not only in school, but also in the world beyond the classroom. Based on standards of both the International Reading Association (IRA) and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards, this unique specialization helps you provide the best possible foundation in these important subject areas.

The reading courses in this program have been updated to reflect the technology-oriented literacy landscape of the 21st century and provide you with the latest research and strategies to maximize literacy learning and achievement. The math courses help you to teach for conceptual understanding, so that all students become strong mathematical thinkers and problem-solvers.

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: September 2. Admission policies vary by program. Call 1-866-492-5336 or apply now.

This program’s courses are delivered online in a prescribed sequence.

Courses

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
EDUC 6610	Teacher As Professional	3
EDUC 6640	Designing Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment	3
EDUC 6653	Introduction to Educational Research	3
EDUC 6657	Creating an Effective Classroom Learning Environment	3

Specialization Courses

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
MATH 6681	Elementary Math: Number & Operations	3
MATH 6682	Elementary Math: Geometry & Measurement	3
EDUC 6706	The Beginning Reader, PreK–3	3
EDUC 6707	The Developing Reader, Grades 4–6	3
EDUC 6709	Literacy Development in an Academically Diverse Classroom	3
MATH 6683	Elementary Mathematics: Algebra	3

Course Descriptions (pdf)

<br /> <div style="color: #82852f;border:2px solid #82852f;border-bottom:4px solid #82852f;margin:0;padding:0px;background:url(/c/images/bottom_block.jpg) no-repeat bottom right;"> <h2 style="background-color:#82852f;color:white;text-align:center;padding:2;margin:0;">Commitment to Social Change Scholarship</h2> <div style="padding:5px;padding-bottom:30px;text-align:left;">Knowledge is most worthy when put to use for the greater good. <UL> <LI>Master's: $2,500 </LI> <LI>Doctoral: $5,000 and $25,000</LI></UL><BR><STRONG>Apply by October 1.</STRONG> <P><A href="/c/Tuition/8331_10310.htm">More information</A></P></div> </div><br /> <div style="color: #82852f;border:2px solid #82852f;border-bottom:4px solid #82852f;margin:0;padding:0px;background:url(/c/images/bottom_block.jpg) no-repeat bottom right;"> <h2 style="background-color:#82852f;color:white;text-align:center;padding:2;margin:0;">Master's Studies Scholarship (M.S.Ed.)</h2> <div style="padding:5px;padding-bottom:30px;text-align:left;">You may qualify for <strong>$1,000 in need-based aid.</strong> Available on a first-come, first-served basis, as long as funds are available. <P><A href="/c/Tuition/8331_11733.htm">Read more</A></P></div> </div><br /> <div style="color: #cfa530;border:2px solid #cfa530;border-bottom:4px solid #cfa530;margin:0;padding:0px;background:url(/c/images/bottom_block.jpg) no-repeat bottom right;"> <h2 style="background-color:#cfa530;color:white;text-align:center;padding:2;margin:0;">Board Certified?<BR>Save over $2,300.</h2> <div style="padding:5px;padding-bottom:30px;text-align:left;">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 866-492-5336.</P> <P><A href="/c/Schools/Schools_11670.htm">Read more</A></P></div> </div>

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