Improve the quality of educational programs and the delivery of curriculum in your community.
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.
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.
Walden is the choice of 70,000 education professionals including more than 200 state teachers of the year.
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™.
“My Walden experience solidifed my commitment to education and renewed my sense of excitement as a leader in the ever-changing world of education.”
Depending on your specialization, earning your EdD can prepare you to pursue professional, academic, administrative, research, or clinical positions in:
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.
Speak with an enrollment specialist to learn about our current tuition savings and grants.
A 15% tuition reduction for servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and their spouses.2
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.