Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Walden University's Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program with a specialization in Teacher Leadership combines online instruction with a face-to-face residency to help you develop leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills in the field of education. Program coursework addresses educational research methods, learning theories, teaching strategies, collaborative coaching and mentoring methods, technological advances in education, and research philosophies. The curriculum also includes an intensive doctoral study involving research, academic residencies, seminars, and the practical application of concepts and theories learned throughout the program.

What are the Prerequisites?

Before enrolling in Walden University's Ed.D. program with a specialization in Teacher Leadership, you should be employed as a teacher or educational administrator.

What Are the Program Requirements?

Degree program curriculum and credits are subject to change, and you should contact Walden University for the most current information before enrolling in a program. You must complete 54 credits to earn the Ed.D. degree with a specialization in Teacher Leadership from Walden University. This credit total represents 24 credits in the core curriculum, 12 credits in foundational and research courses, and 18 credits in project and doctoral study. Additionally, you must complete a face-to-face residency.

Curriculum

• Foundations: Teacher Leadership
• Leadership for Today's Schools
• Applied Research in Education
• Teaching and Learning: Theory and Research
• Collegial Interactions and Professional Development
• Research in Practice
• Teacher Leadership: Trends, Issues, Global Perspectives
• Completing the Prospectus
• Doctoral Study Intensive (two semesters)

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

Completion of Walden University's Ed.D. program with a specialization in Teacher Leadership prepares you for supervisory or administrative positions in nearly any type of learning institution. You could be responsible for curriculum development, training program development, student assessments and evaluations, faculty management, or community-based educational program supervision. Positions you could pursue include:

• College or university instructor
• Dean
• Training administrator
• Educational researcher

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

Walden offers both state-approved educator licensure programs as well as programs and courses that do not lead to licensure or endorsements. Prospective students must review their state licensure requirements prior to enrolling. For more information, please refer to www.WaldenU.edu/educlicensure.

Prospective Alabama students: Contact the Teacher Education and Certification Division of the Alabama State Department of Education at 1-334-242-9935 or www.alsde.edu to verify that these programs qualify for teacher certification, endorsement, and/or salary benefits.

Prospective Washington state students are advised to contact the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction at 1-360-725-6275 or prof.educ@k12.wa.us to determine whether Walden's programs in the field of education are approved for teacher certification or endorsements in Washington state. Additionally, teachers are advised to contact their individual school district as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement.