View our EdD Early Childhood specialization completion requirements
Minimum degree requirements:
60 quarter credits
- Core courses (50 cr.)
- Capstone (10 cr.)
Continue Learning with Walden
Walden’s online courses emphasize practical skills and knowledge and are tailored to various career stages and goals. Explore opportunities for your professional growth and development in a variety of fields.
Credit-Bearing Courses
Explore for-credit courses in areas such as education, nursing, counseling, business, IT, psychology, and healthcare. Credit-bearing courses are drawn directly from our program catalog and led by Walden faculty. The credits you earn may be applicable toward a Walden degree program.2
Professional Development
Available in a wide array of topics and disciplines, Walden’s online professional development courses are non-credit offerings that are not applicable toward a degree. They can help you build new, job-ready skills; refresh your existing skills; and stay competitive in a changing workplace.
Interested in pursuing a degree?
Discover over 100 degree and certificate programs, along with more than 250 specializations and concentrations.
Reach for Your Goals
Discover engaging online courses that can help you impact your organization—and your future—in exciting new ways.
Refresh Your Skills
Walden’s contemporary courses are designed to help working adult learners keep their professional skills fresh and relevant.
Boost Your Expertise
Gain new knowledge and insights to help you stay up-to-date in your field and showcase your expertise.
FULFILL LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Our online courses may help you meet continuing education, professional development, certification, or licensure needs.1
Work Toward a Degree
Credits you earn in our online for-credit courses may be applicable toward a future degree program at Walden University.2
Learn on Your Own Time
Fit online professional development courses into your busy life with coursework that can be accessed anytime, anywhere.
FAQs
What are the different flexible online learning options offered through the Walden University School of Lifelong Learning?
The Walden University School of Lifelong Learning offers 100% online, for-credit courses; skills-based online professional development courses; and tailored employer training programs.
Credit-bearing courses carry academic credits. These online courses are from our degree program catalog and are designed to help lifelong learners like you meet your professional and personal goals. The academic credit may be applicable toward a degree program at Walden. If you choose to matriculate into a degree program, Walden University will review any prior learning completed and may award credit toward your program.
Professional development offerings are non-degree, non-credit courses. They are intended for learners who want to gain general knowledge, learn a new skill, upgrade existing skills, or enrich their understanding about a wide range of topics. Online professional development courses are not applicable toward a Walden degree.
Can the Walden University School of Lifelong Learning’s offerings help with licensure or accreditation needs?
Some of our online courses may satisfy requirements for earning or renewing a license, credential, or certification in a particular field. Please consult with the appropriate licensing body, agency, or school district to determine specific requirements before registering for a Walden course.
Can I earn university credit for completing courses through the Walden University School of Lifelong Learning?
With our online for-credit courses, academic credit may be applicable toward a degree program at Walden. If you choose to apply to a Walden University degree program, the university will review any prior learning completed and may award credit toward your program. Please refer to the specific course detail page for more information.
Can financial aid be utilized for credit-bearing or professional development courses?
Financial aid is not available for courses offered by the Walden University School of Lifelong Learning.
What are the basic technical requirements for online courses?
To help ensure your success as a learner, you should be proficient using email, the internet, and common productivity software. A laptop or desktop computer is recommended for completing coursework (versus a tablet or smartphone).
What are some tips for online education success?
Online courses offer the flexibility working adults need to succeed, but if you have never taken an online course, you may be unsure of what to expect. The following resources can help you prepare to succeed in an online classroom environment and better understand the benefits of flexible online learning:
Still have questions?
If you want to learn more about the Walden University School of Lifelong Learning, contact us at [email protected] or speak to one of our knowledgeable Enrollment Specialists at 1-855-621-4892.