Walden University is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for a period of seven years, from April 2019 through June 2026. This accreditation covers initial teacher preparation programmes and advanced educator preparation programmes. CAEP is the only recognized national accreditor for educator preparation, promoting excellence in educator preparation through quality assurance and continuous improvement. Walden University earned CAEP accreditation by meeting rigorous national standards and demonstrating excellence in the areas of content and pedagogy, clinical experiences, selectivity, programme impact, and capacity for continuous improvement.
CAEP accreditation is based on a review of The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership’s initial teacher preparation programmes*
Our online doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programmes will prepare you to improve outcomes for your students and your institution.
Walden's education degrees are for dedicated professionals like you, and are designed to:
*Many countries have their own accrediting bodies, and degree recognition differs from country to country. If you reside outside of the United States, please review your country of residence’s requirements to confirm recognition of your Walden programme. For more information, please refer to www.WaldenU.edu/educlicensure.
†Note on Teacher Licensure or Certification: This programme does not lead to teacher licensure or certification.
‡Note on Teacher Licensure or Certification: The only MS in Education specialization offered by Walden that is state-approved as leading to any educational licence or certification is the MS in Education, Educational Leadership and Administration (Principal Licensure Programme), which has been approved in Ohio for leading to Building Level Principal Licensure (grades PK–6, grades 4–9, and grades 5–12). No other MS in Education specialization will lead to teacher licensure or certification in the US.
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.