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Request InformationReenergize Your Teaching Career With Walden’s MSEd Degree Program
Next start dates
- Course-Based Courses with a set schedule June 13, 2022
Transfer Credits
- Up to 15 Credits
Walden’s MSEd Degree Program: For You. For Your Students. For Good.
You became an educator to improve the academic outcomes—and ultimately the lives—of your students. Walden’s practical, competitively priced online MS in Education program fuels that passion. We provide you with practical tools you can apply right away to support your students’ learning outcomes and improve your teaching while also achieving your own aspirations.
Learn evidence-based approaches to today’s most pressing educational challenges, from collaborating with families and creating inclusive learning environments to harnessing the latest technologies. Choose from three learning options: MSEd Traditional, MSEd Accelerated, and MSEd One-Credit.
An MSEd degree program offers educators the opportunity to become more effective in their practice while opening up new avenues for career advancement.
Why Walden?
Focus on Your Passion
Choose from multiple specializations to match your specific interests—and the demands of your classroom.
Apply What You Learn Immediately
Implement the latest tools and techniques in your classroom to become the high-performing, influential educator you want to be.
Reach the Whole Learner
Positively impact your students beyond the classroom by helping to develop their confidence, inquisitiveness, and self-discipline.
Learn Self-Care Strategies
Explore practical ways to make your own well-being a priority—and model these healthy habits for your students.
Join Fellow Change Agents
Take your place in a community of students and alumni who are actively transforming their classrooms, schools, and districts.
Earn Your MSEd Your Way
Select the program option that best fits your life and schedule, including our MSEd One-Credit track with tuition starting at $9,000.1
Program Savings
Speak with an Enrollment Specialist to learn about our current tuition savings.
Get Started NowWith a degree from Walden University, you can make a greater difference
Meet Desmond, an education specialist who is dedicated to helping young people grow and learn. Hear about his experience growing up in a neighborhood with few options, and how he uses his master’s in education from Walden to create social change, every day.
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
In this specialization, you’ll learn to respond effectively to your students’ diverse learning needs.
Also available in MSEd Accelerated!
Educational Leadership Administration (Licensure)
This specialization provides the legal, financial, data, and personnel management knowledge needed to meet the daily challenges of school administration as well as the instructional leadership skills required to improve student outcomes.
Educational Leadership Administration (International Non-Licensure)
Discover how to lead curriculum initiatives and improve instructional effectiveness as you develop an individual learning plan that will help you set your goals as a school administrator.
Elementary Reading and Literacy
In this MS in Education specialization, you will examine current research and practical strategies that can help you increase the achievement of all students.
Also available in MSEd Accelerated!
Elementary Reading and Mathematics
Explore strategies to help you become more effective in delivering reading and mathematics instruction aligned with Common Core State Standards.
Also available in MSEd Accelerated!
Integrating Technology in the Classroom
Based on International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards, this specialization encourages you to employ technologies that engage and motivate all learners.
Also available in MSEd Accelerated!
Mathematics (5–8)
In this specialization, you can expand your own mathematical expertise to develop more effective mathematics teaching practices.
Mathematics and Science (K–8)
Help prepare young students develop the analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills they need to succeed in college and in their careers.
Mathematics (K–6)
Designed for elementary school math teachers, this specialization can help you develop more effective mathematics teaching practices so you can excite young learners.
MSED One-Credit Elementary Education (Non-Licensure)
Learn data-driven and research-backed techniques for teaching your elementary students fundamental skills.
Science (Grades K–8)
This specialization blends content with pedagogy so you can learn science in the same way you will teach the subject matter in the classroom—through inquiry-based learning that promotes hands-on and exciting educational experiences.
Self-Designed
Customize your online degree program with the courses that best prepare you to achieve your professional goals.
Special Education (Non-Licensure)(Grades K–12)
Gain leadership skills to support and sustain effective practices for students with exceptionalities.
Also available in MSEd Accelerated!
STEM Education (K–8)
The STEM Education specialization prepares certified educators to more effectively teach, engage, and inspire students in the STEM fields.
Teacher Leadership (Grades K–12)
Build upon your existing expertise with dynamic skills that can help address such key challenges as parental involvement and student achievement.
Also available in MSEd Accelerated!
Learning Tracks
I chose Walden because it fit my learning style and my lifestyle. I could schedule my coursework around my life and not schedule my life around my coursework.
Michelle Ellis MS in Education (MSEd) Graduate
MSEd Traditional: If you’re more comfortable with structured learning, a predictable course load, and a fixed schedule, consider our 20-month traditional MSEd track. The manageable workload is perfect for busy professionals who have a limited amount of weekly time to devote to their studies.
MSEd Accelerated: If you’re a highly motivated educator who wants to fast-track your learning, the MSEd Accelerated track is for you. You can gain all the skills and valuable insights found in the traditional MSEd track and earn your degree in just 12 months.2
MSEd One-Credit: If you’re looking for an innovative, intensive learning experience that offers a set semester-based tuition schedule, the MSEd One-Credit format is a great fit for you. Walden’s MSEd One-Credit Elementary Education format is driven by a classroom teacher-focused curriculum offered in three completion options: 12 months, 16 months, or 20 months.1
Admission Requirements
To be considered for this master’s program, you must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, teaching experience, and meet the general admission requirements. All applicants must submit a completed online application and transcripts. Depending on program specialization, additional requirements may apply.
More information for international applicants.
Program Outcomes
Become an Innovator in Teaching and Learning
Our full-time, online master’s in education program incorporates content from nationally recognized education experts, policymakers, and high-performing teachers. Gain expertise in critical social-emotional skills such as resiliency, problem-solving, and growth mindset. Engage in immersive online learning scenarios using cutting-edge avatar simulations. You’ll also have the opportunity to examine, design, and implement action research to advance student learning and achievement.
An online master’s in education degree can help propel your career to the next level while becoming more confident, effective, and innovative in the classroom. Whether you want to enhance your teaching practice or move into education leadership, earning your MSEd can prepare you to make a greater impact for your students, district, and community.
An MS in Education degree can prepare you to pursue career options such as:3
- Elementary school teacher
- Middle school teacher
- Secondary school teacher
- Special education teacher
Walden’s Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership is No. 1 in MS in Education graduates with more than
49,000
MSEd degree graduates.4An MS in Education degree can prepare you to work in settings such as:
- K–12 schools
- K–12 school districts
- Educational enrichment programs
- Training and development
Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.
Learning Outcomes
As a graduate of our online master’s in education program, you will be prepared to:
- Apply pedagogical and discipline-specific knowledge, skills, and dispositions to support the learning and development of P–12 students.
- Design learning experiences that incorporate students’ strengths by building on prior background and addressing the learning needs of a diverse student population.
- Use data-informed practices to design, implement, and assess differentiated instruction within and across disciplines to promote student learning, critical thinking, and real-world application of knowledge and skills in technology-rich environments.
- Apply data-informed assessments to monitor student achievement, guide instructional planning, and ensure continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with families, communities, and other professionals to promote positive social change.
Meet Your Academic Team
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Tina Marshall-Bradley
Academic CoordinatorDr. Marshall-Bradley has worked in the area of educator preparation for the past 25 years. Her current research focuses on quality services for students underserved by the education system, comparative education, and equity in education.
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Gerald Gary
Contributing FacultyDr. Gary has taught and served in administration roles at the elementary, middle, and high school levels throughout his career. He is currently the principal of Dutch Fork High School in South Carolina and was named the 2021 South Carolina Secondary Level Principal of the Year.
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FAQ About Walden’s Online MS in Education Program
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Completing a graduate program for teachers is more possible than ever before, thanks to online education. When you earn a master’s in education online, you can continue working full time and managing your other responsibilities as well. You’ll access your courses via the internet—meaning you can take them right from home. Plus, online learning offers flexible scheduling, giving you the power to choose when in the day you attend class. That way, you can arrange your MSEd around your career—and earn the degree you need to take your career further.
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That depends on a variety of factors, like where you decide to earn your degree. For example, Walden’s MS in Education program can prepare you to:
- Design learning experiences that incorporate students’ strengths by building on prior background and addressing the learning needs of a diverse student population.
- Use data-informed practices to design, implement, and assess differentiated instruction within and across disciplines to promote student learning, critical thinking, and real-world application of knowledge and skills in technology-rich environments.
- Apply data-informed assessments to monitor student achievement, guide instructional planning, and ensure continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with families, communities, and other professionals to promote social change.
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Choosing the right master’s in education for you has everything to do with where you are in your teaching career. If you’re an experienced teacher looking to improve your teaching strategies and position yourself for career advancement, an MSEd degree is the perfect choice, as it’s geared toward licensed teachers with classroom experience. If you hold a bachelor’s degree but are currently working in a field other than education, an MAT degree is the better choice for you, as it can help you gain the fundamental educational skills and experience you’ll need to sit for licensure and succeed in the classroom. Walden University offers an MSEd program as well as a MAT with a specialization in Special Education (K–Age 21) program, both designed for motivated individuals who are looking to advance their career as an educator.
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When you pursue your MS in Education, there are a lot of great specialization options from which to choose. Depending on the school of education you attend, a master’s degree in education can allow you choose specializations such as:
- Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment (Grades K–12)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Licensure Preparation)
- Mathematics and Science (Grades K–8)
- STEM Education (Grades K–8)
- Teacher Leadership (Grades K–12)
- Integrating Technology in the Classroom (Grades K–12)
- Elementary Reading and Mathematics
- Special Education (Non-Licensure) (Grades K–12)
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When it comes to finding the best online academic institution, reputation is key. Walden University has been developing and leading adult learning and distance education programs for more than 50 years. Now more than ever, education professionals need online access to an accredited university that enables them to achieve success and receive the support they need, from enrollment through graduation. At Walden, students and graduates receive ongoing assistance as they work to earn their degree, advance their career, and effect positive social change.
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