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Online Education Degrees and Teacher Education Programs

Earn your education degree online from Walden and stay at the forefront of your field.

You’re passionate about shaping promising futures. Walden can help you make a difference. Choose from a variety of education degrees that empower you to be a catalyst for positive change. An online education degree allows educators to broaden their career opportunities and their impact while continuing to work in the field.

Explore our Online Learning Options for Educators

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A Different Way to Learn - Programs at Your Own Pace

A Different Way to Learn - At Your Own Pace

Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Entrepreneurship
Healthcare Management
Human Resource Management
Leadership
Self-Designed
Become a Force for Business Success With Our Online DBA Program Are you ready to gain sought-after business expertise that can help you take a seat at the table? Become the leader and influencer you want to be with Walden’s Doctor of Business…

Next Start Dates

  • Course Based
    07/03/2023
PhD in Management
21st Century Finance
Completion Program
Human Resource Management
Information Systems Management
Leadership and Organizational Strategy
Organizational Design and Innovation
Self-Designed
A PhD in Management Program Designed to Facilitate Your Success Whether you want to teach in academia or help companies solve critical management problems, our online PhD in Management program offers a path to greater credibility, influence, and…

Next Start Dates

  • Course Based
    08/28/2023
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Executive Leadership
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Primary Care
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Earn your online DNP from a leader in doctoral nursing education. As a nurse, you see the disparities and inefficiencies in healthcare delivery firsthand. Earning your Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Walden can help you play a…

Next Start Dates

  • Course Based
    07/10/2023
PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision
Addiction Counseling
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
General Program
Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling
School Counseling
Trauma and Crisis
Mentor Future Counselors With a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision Do you want to influence the success of future counselors? Grounded in empirical research and experiential learning, Walden’s PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision…

Next Start Dates

  • Course Based
    08/28/2023
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Community College Leadership
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Early Childhood Education (Non-Licensure)
Educational Administration and Leadership (for Administrators)
Educational Administration and Leadership (Non-Licensure)
Educational Technology
Higher Education (Self-Designed)
Higher Education and Adult Learning
Higher Education Leadership and Management
Organizational Leadership and Development
P–20 Education (Self-Designed)
Reading, Literacy, and Assessment
Special Education
Walden is No. 1 in education professional doctoral graduates in the U.S.¹ Are you ready to reach your full potential as an educational leader and innovator? Walden’s Doctor of Education (EdD) program is the way forward. We’ve spent the last 50…

Next Start Dates

  • Course Based
    07/10/2023
Doctor of Education - EdD
Walden is No. 1 in education professional doctoral graduates in the U.S.¹

Next Start Dates

  • Course Based
    07/10/2023
PhD in Education
Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and Evaluation
Early Childhood Leadership and Advocacy
Early Childhood Special Education
Educational Policy, Leadership, and Management
Educational Technology and Design
Higher Education Leadership, and Policy (Self-Designed)
Higher Education Leadership, Management, and Policy
Learning, Instruction, and Innovation
Organizational Research, Assessment, and Evaluation
P–20 Education (Self-Designed)
Reading, Literacy, Assessment, and Evaluation
Choose a university ranked No. 1 in doctoral research degree graduates.¹ You were meant to accomplish great things in the field of education. Walden’s online PhD in Education program can empower you to lead the change you want to see. As the…

Next Start Dates

  • Course Based
    07/10/2023
PhD in Criminal Justice
Emergency Management
General Program
Global Leadership
Homeland Security Policy and Coordination
Justice Administration
Law and Public Policy
Online Teaching in Higher Education
Public Management and Leadership
Explore our PhD in Criminal Justice Make a greater impact within your organization and your field with Walden’s online PhD in Criminal Justice, one of the first online criminal justice doctoral programs available to meet the needs of working…

Next Start Dates

  • Course Based
    07/10/2023
Doctor of Healthcare Administration (DHA)
Impact Healthcare’s Future With a Doctor of Healthcare Administration From tech-driven innovations to the push for greater cost transparency, the healthcare industry is undergoing a profound transformation. Help your organization navigate these…

Next Start Dates

  • Course Based
    07/10/2023
Doctor of Public Health
Walden is No. 1 in public health doctoral graduates in the U.S.1 Lead programs that foster healthier, more resilient communities with a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree from Walden. A doctorate in public health prepares practitioners…

Next Start Dates

  • Course Based
    08/28/2023
PhD in Public Health
Community Health
Environmental and Occupational Health
Epidemiology
Walden is No. 1 in public health doctoral graduates in the U.S.1 In our online PhD in Public Health program, you can build upon your skills and expertise to become a more effective scholar-practitioner and make compelling contributions to…

Next Start Dates

  • Course Based
    07/10/2023
Doctor of Public Administration
Become a public service leader with a DPA degree from Walden. Are you ready to further your passion for public service? Deepen your influence and create the change you want to see with a Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) degree from…

Next Start Dates

  • Course Based
    07/10/2023
PhD in Public Policy and Administration
Choose a program that prepares you for next-level leadership. Gain the insights to address critical challenges in your community—and the credibility to shape sustainable change—with a PhD in Public Policy and Administration from Walden. PhD…

Next Start Dates

  • Course Based
    07/10/2023
Doctor of Psychology in Behavioral Health Leadership
General Program
Health Psychology
Healthcare Management
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
International Practice
Public Health
Teaching
Explore Our Online Doctor of Psychology Program in Behavioral Health Leadership Gain the leadership and cross-disciplinary skills to manage and improve the delivery of integrated mental and behavioral healthcare in this non-licensure program with…

Next Start Dates

  • Course Based
    07/10/2023
PhD in Developmental Psychology
Administration and Leadership
Child and Adolescent Development
General Program
Health and Human Development
International Perspectives
Research
Self-Designed
Teaching
Impact scholarship and your career with a PhD in Developmental Psychology. Prepare to investigate, apply, and teach innovative concepts in human development as a researcher, faculty member, administrator, or consultant. Walden’s doctoral program…

Next Start Dates

  • Course Based
    07/10/2023
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Entrepreneurship
Healthcare Management
Human Resource Management
Leadership
Self-Designed
Become a Force for Business Success With Our Online DBA Program Are you ready to gain sought-after business expertise that can help you take a seat at the table? Become the leader and influencer you want to be with Walden’s Doctor of Business…

Next Start Dates

  • Course Based
    07/03/2023
PhD in Management
21st Century Finance
Completion Program
Human Resource Management
Information Systems Management
Leadership and Organizational Strategy
Organizational Design and Innovation
Self-Designed
A PhD in Management Program Designed to Facilitate Your Success Whether you want to teach in academia or help companies solve critical management problems, our online PhD in Management program offers a path to greater credibility, influence, and…

Next Start Dates

  • Course Based
    08/28/2023
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Executive Leadership
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Primary Care
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Earn your online DNP from a leader in doctoral nursing education. As a nurse, you see the disparities and inefficiencies in healthcare delivery firsthand. Earning your Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Walden can help you play a…

Next Start Dates

  • Course Based
    07/10/2023
PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision
Addiction Counseling
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
General Program
Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling
School Counseling
Trauma and Crisis
Mentor Future Counselors With a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision Do you want to influence the success of future counselors? Grounded in empirical research and experiential learning, Walden’s PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision…

Next Start Dates

  • Course Based
    08/28/2023
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Community College Leadership
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Early Childhood Education (Non-Licensure)
Educational Administration and Leadership (for Administrators)
Educational Administration and Leadership (Non-Licensure)
Educational Technology
Higher Education (Self-Designed)
Higher Education and Adult Learning
Higher Education Leadership and Management
Organizational Leadership and Development
P–20 Education (Self-Designed)
Reading, Literacy, and Assessment
Special Education
Walden is No. 1 in education professional doctoral graduates in the U.S.¹ Are you ready to reach your full potential as an educational leader and innovator? Walden’s Doctor of Education (EdD) program is the way forward. We’ve spent the last 50…

Next Start Dates

  • Course Based
    07/10/2023

Why Choose Walden?

The Choice for Top Educators

The CAEP-accredited Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences is the choice for many dedicated and nationally renowned teachers, researchers, and scholars. Join one of the largest educator communities, including over 65,000 students and alumni and more than 150 state teachers of the year. Learn from P–12 practitioners and thought leaders with the working insights to help you overcome key challenges facing your classroom, district, and field.

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An Accredited University

Quality matters—especially when it comes to your education. Walden is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and committed to maintaining the highest standards of excellence.

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Flexibility to Fit Your Schedule

At Walden, we are dedicated to offering education options designed to fit the needs of working professionals like you. That is why we offer a wide range of learning options, including a standard, course-based experience, and Tempo Learning®.

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Decide How to Complete Your Degree

You have a unique style—and a unique schedule. That's why Walden offers you more than one way to learn.

EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS

COURSE-BASED LEARNING

Learn the Traditional Way

YOUR ASSIGNMENTS

Scheduled due dates allow you make steady progress.

YOUR SCHEDULE

Course lengths are predetermined, based on program.

YOUR COSTS

Register and pay by course.

Instruction and Support

Faculty guide you through each course.

Choose Course-Based Learning if you prefer:

  • Working with others
  • Pre-set schedule and deadlines
  • Structure and predictability

TEMPO LEARNING®

A Different Way to Learn

YOUR ASSIGNMENTS

Complete your assessments when you’re ready.

Your Schedule

With no set due dates, you can create a self-paced schedule.

Your Costs

Three-month, all-you-can-learn subscription periods with a fixed price. 

Instruction and Support

Faculty and Academic Coach support is available when needed.

Choose Tempo Learning® if you prefer:

  • Working independently
  • Learning at your pace
  • No weekly deadlines

Testimonials

Walden is so much more than an online university; it is a university that cares about your success as a person.
Seletha TuckerMS in Early Childhood Studies Graduate
I love Walden for the education and support I have received from every instructor.
Jay RodriguezMS in Early Childhood Studies Graduate
My Walden experience solidified my commitment to education and renewed my sense of excitement as a leader in the ever-changing world of education.
Kim Sethna Doctor of Education (EdD) Graduate

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FAQ About Walden’s Online Education Programs

What are the admissions requirements for an online teaching degree program?

Admissions requirements for online education programs typically include the submission of a completed online application and transcripts from other institutions. However, there may be additional materials required depending on the academic program you choose.

How long does it take to earn a teaching degree online?

Time to completion for your online education degree will vary based on a number of factors including the type of academic program you choose, your individual progress, and any credits you transfer. For a personalized estimate of the number of your transfer credits that Walden would accept, call an Enrollment Specialist at 844-767-9466.

Can I become a teacher with an online education degree?

Walden’s BS in Elementary Education program prepares you to seek initial teacher licensure in elementary education through a curriculum aligned with licensure requirements. Students interested in pursuing teaching licensure should be sure to review and understand the specific licensure requirements in their state prior to enrolling in an online teaching degree program.

Are Walden University and the Riley College of Education accredited?

Yes, both the university and the college are accredited. 

Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for a period of seven years, from April 2019 through June 2026. This accreditation covers initial teacher preparation programs and advanced educator preparation programs. CAEP is the only recognized national accreditor for educator preparation, promoting excellence in educator preparation through quality assurance and continuous improvement. The Riley College of Education and Human Sciences earned CAEP accreditation by meeting rigorous national standards and demonstrating excellence in the areas of content and pedagogy, clinical experiences, selectivity, program impact, and capacity for continuous improvement.

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