Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Walden University's online M.S. in Education program with a specialization in Teacher Leadership (Grades K-12) is designed to present teaching concepts and to develop communication, decision-making, and leadership skills to assist teachers in achieving better results in and outside the classroom. Courses in teacher leadership cover decision-making processes in education, successful teaching models, coaching methods for teacher development, and strategies for working in learning communities. Topics addressed in the core curriculum include assessment methods, curriculum design, education theories, and strategies for meeting the requirements of students with special needs.

What Are the Prerequisites?

Prior to entering Walden University's M.S. in Education program with a specialization in Teacher Leadership (Grades K-12), you should be a licensed teacher working in an elementary, middle, or high school. You should have a bachelor's degree; an undergraduate degree in education is helpful. Applicants may need to complete additional requirements.

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. As a student of Walden University's M.S. in Education program with a specialization in Teacher Leadership (Grades K-12), you will be required to complete a total of 30 semester credits. The program curriculum consists of 18 credits in core courses and 12 credits in specialization courses.

Core Courses

• Teacher as Professional
• Designing Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
• Enhancing Learning Through Linguistic and Cultural Diversity
• Action Research for Educators
• Creating an Effective Classroom Learning Environment
• Designing Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Students With Special Needs

Specialization Courses

• Dynamic Teacher Leadership
• Teacher Leadership in the Classroom: Increasing Learning and Achievement
• Teacher Leadership: Mentoring, Coaching, and Collaboration With Colleagues
• Teacher Leadership in Professional Learning Communities

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

After graduating from Walden University's M.S. in Education program with a specialization in Teacher Leadership (Grades K-12), you might seek to assume greater responsibilities in your current position or pursue opportunities in other education institutions. You could use teaching strategies learned in the program to increase student achievement, or you could become involved in curriculum development, teacher training, program evaluation, student assessments, or special education.

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.