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Accreditation: CAEP Accredited
Why earn your education degree online from Walden?
Our Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences is accredited by Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Join a robust community of educators with more than 70,000 alumni and nearly 200 state teachers of the year.
Benefit from an engaging, accessible learning experience through technology-rich programs and virtual fieldwork.
Prepare for your licensure exam with effective testpreparation program materials.
Gain a broader perspective through a diverse community of peers in an inclusive learning environment.
Walden University’s Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences is accredited based on the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) Standards through June 2026. This accreditation covers specific Walden initial teacher and advanced educator preparation programs, including the BS in Elementary Education, Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) – Special Education specialization, MS in Education – Educational Leadership and Administration specialization, and EdS in Educational Leadership and Administration. The MAT-SPED, MSED-ELA, and EdS-ELA programs were reviewed by Specialized Professional Associations (SPAs), which define content-area standards for programs, and achieved national recognition.
CAEP promotes excellence in educator preparation through quality assurance and continuous improvement. Walden’s College of Education and Human Sciences has earned national accreditation by demonstrating excellence in the areas of content and pedagogy, clinical experiences, selectivity, program impact, and capacity for continuous improvement. CAEP is a Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)-recognized national accreditor for educator preparation.