View our EdD Early Childhood specialization completion requirements
Minimum degree requirements:
60 quarter credits
- Core courses (50 cr.)
- Capstone (10 cr.)
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Financing Opportunities
Connect with an Enrollment Specialist to understand your options and plan how you will fund your dream. This certificate is eligible for federal financial aid.
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Apply your certificate toward the MS in Education with a specialization in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment to save you time and money.
Curriculum and Completion Requirements
Curriculum
Completion Requirements
- 20 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 855-646-5286.
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
Pursuing your Graduate Certificate in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment online is a major step forward in your education journey. To help you get started, we’ve streamlined the admissions process with:
No application fee
Easy credit transfer
No essay
View Admission Criteria
A bachelor’s degree is required for admission to a graduate certificate program. Exceptions and other requirements may apply, depending on individual programs. Consult your Walden Enrollment Specialist about admission requirements for specific certificate programs. Call 844-665-5838 in the United States or see a list of international toll-free phone numbers.
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 helps make the journey more accessible with diverse savings opportunities—offering several ways to bring down your tuition costs:
Tuition savings
Transfer credits
Grants and scholarships
Program Savings
Receive a 10% tuition reduction for the life of the program when you start an eligible certificate program.
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 20 quarter credit hours | $395 per quarter credit hour | $7,900 |
| Program Fee | Per quarter | $185 | $370 |
$8,270* |
*The tuition reflects the minimum time to completion. Time to completion varies 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 and may cost between $400 to $600.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this certificate program will be prepared to:
Demonstrate the ability to help students learn to respect and appreciate individual and group differences through the use of lessons and behaviors.
Apply a variety of approaches to help students build knowledge and strengthen understanding.