Doctor of Education (EdD)

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  1. 04/8/2024: Course-based

Why Choose Walden's Online Doctor of Education Program?

  • Learn From a Leader

    Walden is the #1 conferrer of doctoral degrees in education in the U.S.1 As the Educator of Educators®, Walden has been shaping impactful educators for more than 50 years.

  • Become a More Influential Educator

    Earning your doctorate can help position you for new opportunities. Prepare to advance your field through leadership, research, and new ideas focused on P–12 education, early childhood, special education, higher education, administration or other learning environments.

  • Join a Passionate Community

    Walden is the choice of 70,000 education professionals including more than 200 state teachers of the year.

  • Benefit from Personalized Support

    Discover personalized guidance at every step–from dedicated Enrollment Specialists to 24/7 tech support, and supportive faculty. Map and track milestones, meet weekly targets, connect with faculty, and find personalized support with Walden’s Doctoral Degree Coach™.

 

Specializations

Consider this specialization if you are an educator looking to further your career in the community college landscape or if you are employed in organizations and policy development related to higher education
Learn ways to drive innovation and change at the systemic level–including the local school district and regional, state, and federal education agencies–and apply strategies that can improve K-12 schools and other educational contexts. Gain expertise in the latest research and best practices in learner-centered curriculum and instructional design, instructional strategies, effective teaching, and more.
Examine the quality of early childhood programs and policies, implement strategies to promote positive outcomes for young children, and evaluate the leadership characteristics necessary to implement effective change across a variety of early childhood sectors and settings.
Designed for K–12 administrators who want to increase their ability to influence and transform their educational organization, this specialization of the EdD program will help you gain the skills needed to build an effective and collaborative learning environment.
For experienced leaders who have completed previous leadership training, the program offers a customized curriculum, a specially designed doctoral project, and a block of 25 quarter credits to move you forward in your program of study. Increase your ability to influence and transform your educational organization and K-12 student learning environments.
The EdD with a specialization in Educational Technology is designed for K–12 educational leaders who want to initiate and implement change at the district, regional, state, and federal levels. Program outcomes informed by the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (ACET) standards.
The Higher Education and Adult Learning specialization is designed for professionals who plan to design, develop, and lead successful adult learning programs within higher education institutions, corporations, and workforce development settings.
The Higher Education Leadership and Management specialization can help you gain the leadership skills and management knowledge you need to lead meaningful and sustainable change across your institution.
Gain the leadership skills and management knowledge you need to lead meaningful and sustainable change across your institution.You will have the flexibility to design an EdD program focusing on higher education according to your personal and professional goals.
This EdD specialization gives you maximum flexibility to build a customized doctoral experience unique to your professional and personal goals. Design your course of study from a wide array of topics critical to P–20 education.
Gain a multidisciplinary perspective as you learn to drive systemic change and address challenges found across all industries and settings. Deepen your expertise in organizational needs assessment, program evaluation, leadership practice, and continuous improvement.
In this EdD specialization, you will develop skills and strategies that can improve reading and curriculum outcomes across the educational spectrum, including classroom instruction, program design, and policy implementation.
Focus on key issues in the field of special education, such as leadership and policy, program development and assessment, collaboration, and ethical practice.

The curriculum is informed by the Council for Exceptional Children Advanced Preparation Standards.

Program at a Glance

We offer additional services to EdD students to help you achieve your goals while balancing work, life, and other priorities.

Benefit from customized registration, doctoral support podcasts, virtual check-in groups, and accommodating faculty. To support family needs, residencies for this program are held in family-friendly locations such as Orlando and Anaheim, California.

Walden's EdD program is designed for educators, by educators. The program's learning outcomes are built upon five critical components:


  • Teaching and lifelong learning
  • Research and reflective analytical thought
  • Leadership and communication
  • Diversity
  • Collaborative social change

As you develop expertise in these areas, you will learn how to promote equity and excellence as you prepare to assume an influential role in your school, organization, and/or community.

Please note, this program does not lead to teacher licensure or certification. Teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement.

Testimonials

“My Walden experience solidifed my commitment to education and renewed my sense of excitement as a leader in the ever-changing world of education.”

Kim Sethna | EdD Graduate

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Earning your online Doctor of Education (EdD) requires commitment, perseverance, and hard work. You can do it, and Walden is here to help--with our Doctoral Degree Coach™.

More About Our EdD Program

Depending on your specialization, earning your EdD can prepare you to pursue professional, academic, administrative, research, or clinical positions in:

  • The P–12 setting (educator, administrator, specialist, department chair)
  • Higher education (faculty, administration, leader)
  • Private organizations (training and development manager)
  • Public institutions (researcher, policy maker, leader)
  • Civil service

Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

To be considered for this program, you must have a master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university and meet the general admissions requirements. You will also be required to submit a completed online application, employment history, and official transcripts. Depending on specialization, additional requirements may apply.

Your enrollment specialist will help you gather all of the required materials starting with your application all the way through your first day of classes.

Limited-Time Offer

Speak with an enrollment specialist to learn about our current tuition savings and grants.

Ongoing Military Offer

A 15% tuition reduction for servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and their spouses.2

Walden’s Enrollment Specialists are committed to helping you identify and leverage opportunities to save money on your education. Get in touch with an Enrollment Specialist today at 888-968-5331 to learn more.
Our Enrollment Specialists are ready to answer any questions you may have regarding this program. Fill out the form on this page to be contacted or call 888-966-8759.

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Build the skills and confidence you need to make an impact in diverse communities with your online Doctor of Education program.

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1Based on 2021 IPEDS data

ONGOING MILITARY OFFER:

2A 15% tuition reduction is available to new students who are servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a servicemember, veteran, or employee of the VA. This tuition reduction cannot be retroactively applied. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course.

Walden may change the tuition reduction offered hereunder at any time, but such change will not affect the tuition reduction for students who are currently enrolled at Walden and using the existing tuition reduction. All tuition reductions, grants, or scholarships are subject to specific eligibility requirements. Contact a Walden University Enrollment Specialist for details.

Note on teacher licensure or certification:

This program does not lead to teacher licensure or certification. Teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement.

Prospective Alabama students:

Program offered for professional development only.

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