Curriculum and Completion Requirements
Curriculum
Completion Requirements
- 25 quarter credits
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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.
Credits earned from this certificate program may be applied toward Walden’s MS in Education with a specialization in Science (Grades K–8).
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.
Requirements
Pursuing your online bachelor’s degree in criminal justice is a major decision, which is why we’ve streamlined and simplified the admissions process. Start your journey with:
No application fee
Easy credit transfer
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 855-434-1510 in the United States or see a list of international toll-free phone numbers.
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 | 25 quarter credit hours | $385 per quarter hour | $9,625 |
| Program Fee | Per quarter | $180 | $540 |
$10,165* |
Effective 2/23/26
| Curriculum Component | Requirements | Cost | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 25 quarter credit hours | $395 per quarter hour | $9,875 |
| Program Fee | Per quarter | $185 | $555 |
$10,430* |
*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:
Analyze the major concepts, principles, theories, laws, and interrelationships of biology and supporting fields.
Analyze the major concepts, principles, theories, laws, and interrelationships of earth and space science and supporting fields.
Analyze the major concepts, principles, theories, laws, and interrelationships of the physical world and supporting fields.
Synthesize how teaching the future of science contributes to each of the fields of science.