Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Walden University's online M.S. in Higher Education program with a specialization in College Teaching and Learning provides you with an education in teaching techniques, assessment methods, and learning strategies. Topics addressed in specialization courses include curriculum development, active learning methods, student motivation and evaluation techniques, online learning practices, and strategies for enhancing student self-study habits. The core curriculum covers higher education systems, student development fundamentals, and academic technology. A capstone provides you with the opportunity to create a project using concepts and techniques learned throughout the program.

What Are the Prerequisites?

You should have taken previous courses in education and have some experience in a learning environment prior to enrolling in Walden University's M.S. in Higher Education program with a specialization in College Teaching and Learning. Applicants to Walden University's master's programs must have a bachelor's degree.

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 will be required to complete 30 credits to earn Walden University's M.S. in Higher Education with a specialization in College Teaching and Learning. This total represents 15 credits in core courses, 12 credits in specialization courses, and a three-credit capstone. Courses are taken sequentially as shown below.

Curriculum

• Understanding Higher Education
• Understanding Students: Learning, Development, and Diversity
• Understanding Institutions: Organizational Behavior and Culture
• Using Research and Data to Drive Decision Making
• Best Practices for Student Success
• Planning for Learning
• Creating Engaging Learning Experiences
• Assessing for Learning
• Facilitating Learning Online
• Capstone

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

After graduating from the M.S. in Higher Education program with a specialization in College Teaching and Learning at Walden University, you could apply teaching, assessment, and organizational skills you learned in the program to a variety of academic positions. You could work for large or small public or private universities, community colleges, or online institutions. Positions you could pursue include:

• College instructor
• Curriculum specialist
• Adult education teacher
• Online tutor

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.