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Our education specialist degree programs blend content knowledge with problem-solving skills to help you make a greater impact in your educational specialty.
Are you ready to contribute more to your learning environment and grow into a higher-level role? Advance as an education leader and problem-solver with an online Education Specialist (EdS) degree from Walden.
Choose from eight education specialist degrees in a variety of disciplines, from learning innovation to special education. Our programs are designed to help you focus your expertise, build your confidence, and gain data-driven skills that promote your professional growth. Leverage your new expertise to expand your career options—or pivot seamlessly into a doctoral program to continue your studies.
The EdS degree is for educators seeking specialized skills to help them further their career and make a greater impact on student success.
Build a differentiating skill set grounded in learning innovation and leadership.
In your capstone, collaborate with an organization to identify a challenge in education and propose an informed solution.
Master data-driven decision making and leadership skills that can serve you in your career—or in a doctoral program.
Join a nationwide community of top educators. Forge meaningful connections that can help you further your career goals.
Learn to lead effective curricular and instructional change initiatives that transform teaching and learning in your school or district.
Develop and lead technology-supported solutions to learning challenges in the PreK–12 classroom.
Further your career in a growing field while making a direct impact on the lives of students with exceptionalities.
For educators who want to become principals or administrators, Walden University’s EdS in Educational Leadership and Administration program is designed to help you develop the knowledge and skills you need.
Learn how to transform your school into a thriving educational community or learn how to best support an already successful school.
Prepare to help students learn more effectively through new and creative approaches to curriculum, assessment, and the use of technology.
Enhance student learning and success by applying the latest and most appropriate literacy initiatives for the 21st-century classroom.
Help shape the policies, programs, practices, and systems that affect the lives of young children from prenatal development through age 8.
At the time of my enrollment at Walden, I was an elementary school principal. I was able to use what I learned about school leadership to apply for my current position as a leadership development coach.
Sharon H. Porter Education Specialist Graduate
I've used my degrees as a teacher, literacy coach and specialist, literacy consultant, and author. My two degrees from Walden have armed me with information I can share with people in all walks of life.
Clarice Davis Education Specialist Graduate
I love Walden for the education and support I have received from every instructor.
Jay Rodriguez Education Specialist Graduate
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