Education — Course-based (Assessment, Evaluation, and Accountability)

Description

Walden University’s Doctoral programs in Education is designed to match your professional interests and meet the needs of your organization. You will be expected to set your own defined learning goals and to design your own program of study. Make an impact and change the world of those around you.

Walden’s Ph.D. in Education degree program incorporates a series of academic requirements, designed to ensure that you have acquired the necessary knowledge to be effective education professionals. Progress within the program will be evaluated using national standards assessments. Walden’s faculty will help you master core concepts and principles, while student support services can provide additional academic, advising, and technical assistance. Gain the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact in your professional field.

Specializations

• Assessment, Evaluation, and Accountability
• Educational Technology
• Leadership, Policy, and Change in Education
• Learning, Instruction, and Innovation

• Adult Education Leadership
• Community College Leadership
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
• Early Childhood Education
• General Program
• Global and Comparative Education
• Higher Education
• Self-Designed
• Special Education

Why choose the Assessment, Evaluation, and Accountability specialization?

The Assessment, Evaluation, and Accountability (Course-based) specialization answers the demand for accountability and the need to invest resources more effectively in the field of education. Acquire the expertise that will enable you to assess and evaluate program effectiveness, design evaluation and accountability systems. Implement processes that will provide continual improvements. Become a competent leader who operates following strong ethical principles and integrates commitment to positive social change. Apply your gained knowledge in a variety of sectors, including education, healthcare, government, corporate, and non-profit.

Study outcomes

Graduates of this program will be prepared to:

Contents

Completion Requirements

• 96 total quarter credits
  • Foundation courses (12 cr.)
  • Core courses (24 cr.)
  • Specialized courses (24 cr.)
  • Core research sequence (12 cr.)
  • Advanced research course (4 cr.)
  • Proposal, dissertation, and oral presentations (20 cr.)
• Four Ph.D. residencies to equal a miimum of 16 units
• ePortfolio

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

Lecturers

Walden’s Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership features a distinguished faculty of scholars, researchers, and professionals with real-world experience who share a commitment to teaching. Faculty members blend academic theory with firsthand knowledge to enrich your learning experience and to broaden your perspectives on the latest issues and best practices in the field.

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.