Online Education Programs

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Transfer Credits: Varies by program

Accreditation: CAEP Accredited

 

Why earn your education degree online from Walden?  

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Gain a broader perspective through a diverse community of peers in an inclusive learning environment.

 

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  • Doctor of Education (EdD)
  • Education Specialist (EdS)
  • PhD in Education (Traditional and Fast Track)
  • Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - Special Education
  • Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) - Elementary Education
  • MS in Early Childhood Studies (Course-based and Tempo Learning® options)
  • MS in Education (MSEd)
  • MS in Higher Education
  • MS in Instructional Design and Technology
  • BS in Elementary Education
  • BS in Early Childhood Studies (Course-based and Tempo Learning® options)
  • Education Certificates
CAEP Accredited Provider

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.