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Program Details
Curriculum
Completion Requirements
- 12 semester 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.
Admission Requirements
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 844-825-3737 in the United States or see a list of international toll-free phone numbers.
Tuition and Fees
CURRICULUM COMPONENT | REQUIREMENTS | COST | AMOUNT |
---|---|---|---|
Tuition | 9 semester credits, traditional courses | $615 per semester hour | $5,535 |
3 semester credits, accelerating courses | $130 per semester hour | $390 | |
12 semester credits | $5,925 | ||
Program Fee | Per semester | $230 | $460 |
$6,385* |
*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 844-684-8466.
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost between $400 to $600.
PROGRAM SAVINGS
Note on Endorsement, Licensure, or Certification
This program does not lead to an endorsement, certification, or licensure. Walden makes no representation, warranty, guarantee, or commitment that successful completion of this program or coursework for graduate credit within this program will permit a graduate to obtain state certification or licensure.
The graduate degree program and coursework within the program in which you are enrolling may be accepted by many states toward upgrading or renewing a license or obtaining a salary increase (depending on state or district policy). Teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement. Walden Enrollment Specialists can provide guidance on program requirements; however, it remains the individual’s responsibility to understand and comply with all state and school district requirements.