College Teaching and Learning

Description

Walden’s Online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) offers educational professionals a chance to develop their skills as effective leaders and apply current theory and practices in a variety of educational settings. Prepare for academic positions including teachers, principals, superintendents, college instructors, and similar roles that require strong decision-making and leadership skills.

Choose from relevant specializations to further define your career focus. Benefit from the flexibility of online courses the highly-collaborative learning community in which educators from all parts of the world share their experiences.

Continue your present practice while assuming influential roles in your community. The programs focus on: teaching and lifelong learning, research and reflective analytical thought, leadership and communication, diversity, and collaborative social change. Develop expertise in various areas, promoting equity and excellence.

Programs that are focused on practice instead of research, your coursework will culminate with a doctoral study. Do rigorous work that makes an original contribution to your field and create practical solutions.

Specializations

• Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning
• Adult Education
• College Teaching and Learning
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
• Early Childhood Education
• Higher Education Leadership
• Reading and Literacy Leadership
• Special Education
• Teacher Leadership

Why choose the College Teaching and Learning specialization?

The College Teaching and Learning specialization prepares passionate and committed instructors who strive to reach the highest level of personal development. Explore the art and science of teaching and learning at the postsecondary level. Learn practical strategies for motivating and engaging learners. Apply your knowledge in a variety of disciplines and learning contexts, including face-to-face instruction and online environments. Focus on the latest research-based methods, policies, and practices of today’s changing landscape of higher education. Prepare for administrative and leadership positions in college settings.

Specialization outcomes

Graduates of this program will be prepared to:

Contents

Completion Requirements

• 54 minimum semester credits
  • Foundation course (6 sem. cr.)
  • Applied Research (6 sem. cr.)
  • Core Courses (24 sem. cr.)
  • Research in Practice (6 sem. cr.)
  • Doctoral study intensive (a minimum of 12 sem. cr.)
• 1 face-to-face residency
• ePortfolio

Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable.

Curriculum includes:

• The Changing Context of Postsecondary and Adult Teaching and Learning
• How Adults Learn: Theory and Research
• Applied Research in Education
• Completing the Prospectus
• Doctoral Study Intensive
• Doctoral Study Intensive

Requirements

Admission requirements for Walden’s programs vary but generally include the following:

• Official transcript(s)
• Transfer of credits based on a course-by-course evaluation of relevant transcripts
• A master's degree or higher
• Applicable test scores
• Completed online application
• Employment history
• List of transfer credits

English Language Requirements

Work Experience

At least 3 year(s) of work experience is required.

Three years of related professional or academic experience.

Technological Requirements

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Accreditation

The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership at Walden University, a National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)-accredited college, is dedicated to enhancing educator effectiveness and improving student achievement.