This specialization is based on standards set forth by the U.S. Department of Education, the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), the International Reading Association (IRA), and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The alignment of curriculum, assessment, and instruction is a complex task but helps to meet this goal: All children can learn. Instituting standards in grades K–12 inherently levels the playing field, suggesting the same achievement goals for all students, regardless of socioeconomic conditions, ethnicity, or learning differences. Program content focuses on current thinking on how teachers can best align their curriculum with state and local content standards.

 

Completion Requirements

• 30 total semester credit hours
• Program Portfolio

Estimated time to completion: 17 to 20 months, depending on individual progress and credits transferred. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call Lorena Larios at 866-492-5336 ext. 4227.

 

Walden offers frequent start dates so that you can begin when it’s convenient for you. Next Start Date: October 27. Admission policies vary by program. Call Lorena Larios at 866-492-5336 ext. 4227 or apply now.

Meritas faculty: You must complete a specialized enrollment process that includes receiving prior approval from your administrator before applying to one of our programs.

 

This program’s courses are delivered in a prescribed sequence.

 

Curriculum

 

Course Code	Course Title	Credits
EDUC 6904	Helping Students Become Self-Directed Learners	3
EDUC 6914	Designing Curriculum and Instruction with the Learner in Mind	3
EDUC 6921	Assessment to Improve Student Learning	3
EDUC 6610	Teacher as Professional	3
EDUC 6650	Enhancing Learning Through Linguistic and Cultural Diversity	3
EDUC 6653	Introduction to Educational Research	3
EDUC 6673	Literacy and Learning in the Information Age	3
EDUC 6651	Teacher Leadership in the Classroom: Increasing Learning and Achievement	3
EDUC 6657	Creating an Effective Classroom Learning Environment	3
EDUC 6674	Designing Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment for Students With Special Needs	3

 

Course Descriptions