View our EdD Early Childhood specialization completion requirements
Minimum degree requirements:
60 quarter credits
- Core courses (50 cr.)
- Capstone (10 cr.)
GAIN ACTIONABLE TOOLS
Explore how to use data to redesign and adapt curriculum to create learning models that meet all student needs.
BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE
In the capstone, act as a consultant to identify a challenge within your academic environment and propose an informed solution.
EXPAND YOUR POSSIBILITIES
Pave your future career path with research and leadership skills that can serve you both professionally and academically.
Curriculum and Completion Requirements
Curriculum
Completion Requirements
- 45 quarter credits
View the COMPLETE CURRICULUM PLAN.
Time to completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-768-0539.
Admissions
Work one-on-one with an Enrollment Specialist who’ll guide you through every step—from choosing the right program to paying for your education.
Streamlined Admissions Process
Earning your EdS in Curriculum and Instruction online is a big decision, which is why we’ve streamlined and simplified the admissions process. Start your journey with:
No application fee
Easy credit transfer
No essay
View Admission Criteria
Completed online application and transcripts. Please note that the materials you are required to submit may vary depending on the academic program to which you apply. More information for international applicants.
Tuition and Scholarships
We believe you can achieve your goals—and we are here to support you along your journey. Request information to learn more about scholarships and financial aid for those who apply and qualify.
Tuition Breakdown
Walden offers tuition savings options that can make your goals more attainable. Discover savings opportunities through:
Tuition savings
Transfer credits
Grants and scholarships
Program Savings
Receive up to five credits at the end of the program tuition-free.
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 45 quarter credit hours | $695 per quarter hour | $31,275 |
| Program Fee | Per quarter | $185 | $1,665 |
$32,940* | |||
| BELIEVE & ACHIEVE® SCHOLARSHIP YOUR TUITION | -$3,475 | ||
*This sequence represents the minimum time to completion. Time to completion will vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 855-646-5286.
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included.
Drive Curricular Innovation
In our EdS in curriculum and instruction online program, you’ll explore how to create learning experiences for diverse groups of children as well as adult learners. Deepen your expertise in design principles, use of data, and leadership of curricular projects. Become more confident in your ability to drive continuous improvement by aligning learner needs, organizational objectives, relevant curriculum, and data analysis.
Career Outlook
As the field of education changes, curriculum and instruction must evolve along with it. Become a catalyst for continuous improvement within your school, district, or organization with an education specialist degree from Walden.
An EdS in curriculum and instruction can prepare you to lead bold curricular and instructional change initiatives that transform student achievement. Shape more than one future with an advanced, versatile skill set. Advance your education and potentially your career in less time, and at a lower cost, than it takes to earn an EdD or PhD in Education—and transfer seamlessly into a doctoral program later if you choose to.
An EdS in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment can position you to pursue career options such as:1
- Curriculum director
- College faculty
- Professional development trainer
- Consultant
An EdS in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment can position you to work in settings such as:
- Public schools/districts
- Private schools
- Educational publishers
- Educational service providers
Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.
Program Learning Outcomes
All EdS graduates will be prepared to:
- Apply discipline-specific knowledge to address issues in educational settings.
- Apply evidence-based practices to address a problem within the academic and/or work environment and propose a solution.
- Communicate information to a variety of stakeholders using oral and written formats.
- Practice ethically as a professional in the field of education.
- Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to promote continuous improvement in educational settings.
- Advocate for social change to make a positive impact in educational settings.
Specialization Learning Outcomes
In addition to the shared EdS learning outcomes above, Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment graduates will be prepared to:
- Support learning for a diverse student population through the use of technology in effectively designed curriculum.
- Increase skills surrounding program design and evaluation through the use of professional development.
- Demonstrate knowledge of trends/issues in education to promote social change and make a positive impact in school and community environments.
- Utilize data-driven, learner-centered assessment to promote continuous improvement in learning and teaching.
- Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including families, school personnel, and community members in order to advocate for student needs.
- Practice ethically in the profession.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of community service and citizenship through the integration of content curriculum and instruction with real-world projects outside of the classroom.
- Design a scholarly response to address a curriculum, instruction, and assessment problem and contribute to the profession.
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