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Your career is more than just what you do—it represents who you are, what drives your passions, and how you impact the world. For 40 years, Walden University has provided dedicated professionals like you with the education they need to make a difference in their careers and communities. Whether you're seeking advancement in your current field or expertise in new areas of interest, Walden offers online bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and other programs designed to help you achieve your goals. You'll gain the confidence that comes from partnering with an accredited and experienced university recognized as a leader among online institutions of higher learning in the nation.

Walden University's Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership is named after the former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. Walden's own commitment to educating educators is strongly complemented by Secretary Riley's lifelong passion for education and ensuring diversity in education. The leader in education programs for working professionals, the Riley College of Education and Leadership focuses on helping educators develop as leaders in their learning communities. For the third year in a row, Walden has the No. 1 largest online graduate program in education by enrollment, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Featured Programs:

  • M.S. in Instructional Design & Technology
  • M.S. in Education
  • Education Specialist (Ed.S.) *
  • Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
  • Ph.D. in Education
  • State-approved Teacher Preparation Programs**

Our academic standards are high, our faculty is experienced, and our curriculum is rigorous, and with Walden's online learning environment, you'll have the flexibility and support you need to balance the demands of your busy personal and professional life.

Discover for yourself how Walden can help you achieve your goals.


Prospective Alabama students: Contact the Teacher Education and Certification Division of the Alabama State Department of Education at 1-334-242-9935 or www.alsde.edu to verify that these programs qualify for teacher certification, endorsement, and/or salary benefits.

Prospective Washington state students are advised to contact the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction at 1-360-725-6320 or prof.educ@k12.wa.us to determine whether this education program is approved for teacher certification or endorsements in Washington state. Additionally, teachers are advised to contact their individual school district as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement.

*Walden University does not offer a state-approved Ed.S. (Education Specialist) degree that is recognized for P-12 school teacher or administrator licensure/certification in Minnesota (Walden's home state) or any other state. Walden University makes no representation or guarantee that successful completion of Walden's programs, or coursework for graduate credit within any graduate program will permit a graduate to obtain state certification or licensure as a principal, assistant principal, or other type of K-12 teacher or administrator

**Walden University's teacher preparation programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of Teaching for licensure in Minnesota. Walden's advisors can provide individuals with guidelines and other information about licensure. It remains the individual's responsibility to understand and comply with the out-of-state licensure requirements for the state in which he or she seeks to be licensed.

We focus on you, so you can focus on learning.