Help prepare today’s college students to address the opportunities and challenges of tomorrow with an Ed.S. in College Teaching and Learning. 

This online college teaching program explores the latest research and best practices to help you meet the diverse needs of college-level learners. Focus on practical strategies and techniques that you can immediately use to engage college students and help them learn in transformative, relevant ways—in the classroom, online, and beyond.

The Ed.S. in College Teaching and Learning emphasizes advanced scholarly knowledge and teaching practices. It is designed to complement the subject-matter qualifications you need to teach in a particular academic discipline. You may apply some of the credits you earn in this online college teaching degree toward a Walden doctoral degree.

An Education Specialist degree, sometimes referred to as a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (C.A.G.S.), is ideal for educators who want to remain working in the field but who would like to increase their influence and impact on their learning communities.

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Completion Requirements

  • 36 total semester credits

This program can be completed in as little as 2 years. 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.

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Walden’s Ed.S. in College Teaching and Learning focuses on the development of scholarly teaching knowledge and skills. It does not necessarily provide individuals with all of the course credits required to teach in a particular academic discipline; therefore, additional subject-specific graduate credits may be needed. Individuals are responsible for ensuring that they meet the credentialing requirements of the institution where they want to teach. Walden makes no representation or guarantee that completion of this coursework will permit an individual to teach at a higher education institution.

Walden is approved by Minnesota and Ohio to offer the Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration program that leads to principal licensure. Walden is also approved by Ohio to offer the M.S. in Education, Educational Leadership and Administration, which leads to principal licensure in Ohio.

Individuals interested in principal licensure in states other than Minnesota and Ohio may qualify for the license by virtue of completing a state-approved program; however, individuals must review their state’s regulations to ensure the program meets all requirements, paying particular attention to any requirements specific to out-of-state program completers.

Walden enrollment advisors can provide guidance on licensure issues; however, it remains the individual’s responsibility to understand and comply with all state licensure requirements. Walden makes no representation or guarantee that completion of Walden coursework or programs will permit an individual to obtain state licensure or endorsement.

  • Foundations: The Changing Context of Postsecondary and Adult Teaching and Learning

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    Learning in adulthood is imperative for individuals to realize the opportunities of 21st-century workplaces, technology, and society. Providing these learning experiences requires committed and responsive adult and postsecondary education leaders. In this course, education professionals investigate contemporary trends and issues in teaching and learning in postsecondary and adult education settings. The course also provides education professionals with an introduction to the expectations of graduate work in Adult Education and College Teaching and Learning programs. Education professionals learn to work effectively within Walden University’s online learning environment and develop an understanding of university and program support systems, expectations, and outcomes.

  • How Adults Learn: Theory and Research

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    Working effectively with learners in any postsecondary setting, from traditional college classrooms to workplace training, requires a sound understanding of how adults learn. In this course, candidates examine key concepts in adult learning theory, focusing on developmental theory and the wide range of research that supports it. Candidates explore adult learning theories from andragogy to transformation, including phase and stage developmental theories, and they examine effects of gender and culture on adult learning. They also have the opportunity to reflect on the relationship of this material to their own learning or teaching experiences.

  • Applied Research in Education

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    In this course, candidates develop a broad understanding of theoretical frameworks and of the appropriate use of both qualitative and quantitative methods. The course also focuses on methods designed specifically for studying human development and how individuals learn. Methods are explored through studying the philosophy of research and particular research strategies, reviewing literature in the field, and through searching for and critically analyzing literature relating to learners’ individual interests.

  • Designing and Assessing Learning Experiences

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    Research has considerably expanded knowledge of adult learning and development in recent years. These gains have resulted in a new paradigm for the design and assessment of learning experiences. In this course, candidates 1) advance their understanding of research methods as they examine literature about design and assessment; and 2) apply research-based principles to design a project that develops learning experiences for a specific population of adults, whether on-site, online, or through a blended hybrid model.

  • Effective College Teaching: Engaging Diverse Learners

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    As colleges and universities broaden their missions to serve new groups of learners, and as more people pursue a college education, college educators must strive to engage increasingly diverse student populations. At the same time, changing workplace needs and growing demands for accountability require that college educators must be able to help demonstrate that their learners have met important learning goals. In this course, education professionals will investigate the research-based teaching and assessment strategies that can support all learners. Education professionals also assess methods for critically reflecting upon their own practice, engaging in education scholarship, and collaborating with colleagues on the continuous improvement of learning experiences and environments.

  • Effective College Teaching: Using Technology to Support Learning

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    Technology is a tool that can support student engagement and the development of critical knowledge and skills. College educators must learn how to harness the growing number of new technologies for constructive use in diverse learning contexts. This course provides education professionals with the opportunity to demonstrate a practical application of theories, concepts, and skills gained throughout the program. Education professionals consider how to stay abreast of available technologies and related research as well as how to use these tools and research most effectively in face-to-face, hybrid, and online environments. Through a real-world, problem-solving project within their work environment, education professionals demonstrate their ability to make critical decisions on when and how to implement technological solutions, how to assess the value of these tools for students in particular learning contexts, and how to maximize the power of technology for learning in a global environment.

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Curriculum Component  Requirements  Cost 
Courses  36 minimum semester credit hours  $825 per semester credit hour (includes course textbooks and materials) 
Capstone    $1,000 per course 
Technology Fee  per semester  $150 

Tuition and fees are subject to change.

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By choosing Walden, you are choosing a rich and engaging learning experience that will complement your unique learning style. Whether you prefer text, audio, or video formats, if your course is MobileLearn®-enabled, you will be able to download and access course content offline and on the go, giving your study schedule even greater flexibility.

Find out more about what defines Walden’s Ed.S. in College Teaching and Learning in program:

Graduates of this program will be prepared to:

  1. Create effective learning environments using research-based teaching strategies that engage and support diverse learners.
  2. Design course plans, curricula, and learning activities that enable diverse learners to meet desired learning goals.
  3. Apply the skills needed to assess and provide feedback on learner performance in ways that support learning and development.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate technologies to support learning in a variety of educational contexts.
  5. Articulate the process for development of a continuous improvement plan to impact educational practice through scholarly inquiry and reflection.
  6. Collaborate within and across departments and institutions to promote individual and societal advancement in a global context.

Walden is committed to providing the information you need to make an informed decision about where you pursue your education. Please find below detailed information for the Education Specialist (Ed.S.) in College Teaching and Learning relating to the types of occupations this program may lead to, completion rate, program costs, and median loan debt of students who have graduated from this program.

Occupations
Program Completion Rate
Program Costs
Median Loan Debt

Occupations—This program generally prepares students to enter the types of occupations listed below. For more information on these specific occupations, visit www.onetonline.org.

In addition to this list, there are other career options that graduates of this program may choose to pursue. To enter certain professions, students may need to satisfy specific additional requirements established by state and/or professional organizations in addition to completing their program.

View examples of our student and alumni accomplishments in their chosen fields.

Occupation Name* Occupation Code* 
Education, Training, and Library Occupations  25-000 
Postsecondary Teachers  25-1000 
Education Administrators  11-9030 
Education Administrators, Postsecondary  11-9033
Education Administrators, All Other  11-9039 

*The “occupation name” is a general job title. “Occupation code” refers to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Standard Occupation Classification.

Program Completion—The program completion rate for July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012, is not available because this program was not yet offered.

Program Costs—The total program costs are the estimated average costs over the duration of the program, excluding any scholarship or tuition reductions, for students completing the program on time. These costs can vary based on the number of credits. Typically, tuition and fees are subject to change annually.

Expense  Cost 
Tuition and Fees  $29,350 
Books and Supplies  $0 
Room and Board  Not applicable 

View cost per credit in the Tuition and Fees section.

Median Loan Debt—The Median Loan Debt for July 1, 2011, to June 30, 2012, is not available because this program was not offered.

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.