EdS in Early Childhood Education
Walden’s early childhood education specialist program helps you deepen your expertise in creating effective learning environments for young children.
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4/12/2021 -
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Up to 22 Credits
Online EdS Degree Programs
Our education specialist degree programs blend content knowledge with problem-solving skills to help you make a greater impact in your educational specialty.
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Lead the Way Forward With an Education Specialist Degree
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.
Take Education Into the Future
Build a differentiating skill set grounded in learning innovation and leadership.
Apply What You Learn
In your capstone, collaborate with an organization to identify a challenge in education and propose an informed solution.
Set the Stage for Your Future
Master data-driven decision making and leadership skills that can serve you in your career—or in a doctoral program.
Grow Your Network
Join a nationwide community of top educators. Forge meaningful connections that can help you further your career goals.
EdS in Educational Technology
Harness the power of technology to enhance learning and development with our EdS in Educational Technology program
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Next start date
4/12/2021 -
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Up to 22 Credits
EdS in Learning, Instruction, and Innovation
In this learning specialist degree program, you’ll explore advanced research and leadership strategies for learning and instructional innovation.
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4/12/2021 -
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Up to 22 Credits
EdS in Special Education
Make a greater impact on the lives of students with exceptionalities—and take your career further—with our EdS in Special Education program.
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Next start date
4/12/2021 -
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Up to 22 Credits
EdS in Reading, Literacy, and Assessment
Improve literacy efforts across your institution and broaden your career opportunities with an EdS in reading and literacy degree from Walden.
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4/12/2021 -
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Up to 22 Credits
EdS in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
With this educational specialist degree, you can master skills to create training, curriculum, instruction, and assessments that meet the needs of diverse learners.
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Next start date
4/12/2021 -
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Up to 22 Credits
EdS in Educational Administration and Leadership (Non-Licensure)
Expand your impact as a leader and transform learning and achievement with Walden’s EdS in Educational Administration and Leadership (Non-Licensure) program.
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Next start date
4/12/2021 -
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Up to 22 Credits
EdS in Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Licensure Preparation)
Walden's nationally recognized EdS in Educational Leadership and Administration program provides dedicated support to prepare you for principal licensure.
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Next start date
5/10/2021 -
Accreditation
CAEP Accredited Provider
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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