Doctoral Education(Ph.D.)

The Ph.D. in Education program produces leaders who can address the nation's most pressing educational challenges. Each of the specializations is designed to match your professional interests and meet the needs of your organization. In fact, it requires educators to come to the program with defined learning goals, and challenges them to design their own program of study.

• Adult Education Leadership
• Community College Leadership
• Early Childhood Education
• Educational Technology
• Higher Education
• K-12 Education Leadership
• Special Education

Program Introduction

Last year, American business, industry, government and nonprofit organizations spent more than $23 billion to train and develop their workforce to succeed in today's highly competitive global markets. This specialization, offered by Walden University in partnership with Indiana University School of Continuing Studies, helps you develop the knowledge and skills required to conceive, plan and deliver highly effective corporate training and development activities using the latest techniques, electronic technologies and learning strategies. Graduates occupy leadership positions in training and development among major national and international corporations and large government and non-profit organizations. They also hold high-level university teaching, professional development and continuing education positions.

Career Options

• Superintendent of Schools
• Early Childhood Education Coordinator
• Director of Special Education
• Principal
• Director of Curriculum and Instruction
• Human Resource and Development Director
• Faculty Member
• Department Chair
• Director of Educational Technology
• Dean of Students
• Adult Education Director
• Vice President for Academic Affairs

Program Introduction

With more than half of America's senior community college administrators retiring by 2007, nearly 15,000 new leadership opportunities are becoming available to qualified candidates. Walden's Community College Leadership Ph.D. program gives you the credentials you need to distinguish yourself as a leader in your field and take advantage of these exciting career opportunities.

As a Community College Leadership student, you'll get the real-world skills and practical knowledge you need to effectively promote adult learning and implement educational policies in your institution. Led by a nationally renowned faculty, Walden's customized, learning-centered curriculum combines a solid foundation in behavioral and social sciences with the latest concepts and best practices in community college leadership. With a faculty mentor guiding your study, you'll enjoy the personal support and expert advice you expect from a premier Ph.D. program.

Career Options

• President
• Dean
• Vice President
• Faculty Chair
• Director

Program Introduction

As the demographics of the family and workforce change, the nation is increasingly turning its attention to the critical need for early child and education. At Walden, you will develop the expertise to lead in the development of new program practices, to apply emerging research on development in the early years and to conceptualize new paradigms for early learning. Graduates attain key positions in college teaching, research endeavors, leadership positions and advocacy roles addressing the young child, birth through age 8.

Career Options

• Superintendent of Schools
• Early Childhood Education Coordinator
• Director of Special Education
• Principal
• Director of Curriculum and Instruction
• Human Resource and Development Director
• Faculty Member
• Department Chair
• Director of Educational Technology
• Dean of Students
• Adult Education Director
• Vice President for Academic Affairs

Program Introduction

According to Quality Education Data, more than 90 percent of American schools and more than 60 percent of American classrooms are wired today for Internet use. Walden's specialization helps develop leaders who can effectively apply technology to learning and teaching in schools and school districts across the country. At Walden you will become highly skilled in course development and delivery using technology, integration of technology in the curriculum, cognition and technology-based instruction and the management of technology for improved learning. Graduates occupy positions as technology leaders at school and district levels, in colleges, universities and private enterprises, and serve in college and university teaching and research positions.

Career Options

• Superintendent of Schools
• Early Childhood Education Coordinator
• Director of Special Education
• Principal
• Director of Curriculum and Instruction
• Human Resource and Development Director
• Faculty Member
• Department Chair
• Director of Educational Technology
• Dean of Students
• Adult Education Director
• Vice President for Academic Affairs

Program Introduction

During the 21st century, America's colleges and universities will undergo profound changes as the student population changes predominantly to mature, working adults and as the methods of teaching and learning shift to electronic learning and other distance approaches. At Walden, you will develop proficiency in knowing how individuals, particularly adults, learn most effectively, what tools and strategies best promote learning and in what contexts, and how educational systems and policies can be changed to create focused learning opportunities. Graduates hold leadership, administrative, teaching and research positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States providing academic and student services, professional development services and filling policy making and implementation roles.

Career Options

• Superintendent of Schools
• Early Childhood Education Coordinator
• Director of Special Education
• Principal
• Director of Curriculum and Instruction
• Human Resource and Development Director
• Faculty Member
• Department Chair
• Director of Educational Technology
• Dean of Students
• Adult Education Director
• Vice President for Academic Affairs

Program Introduction

Second only to the impending teacher shortage in America is the developing shortage of educational leadership at school, district and state levels. Walden's K-12 specialization provides a much-needed new model for advanced study in the field of educational leadership. A highly flexible, student-centered curriculum is designed to create local, regional, and state educational leaders who can relate to diverse, multi-cultural, K-12 and community-based school populations. Career professionals in education who work, or want to work, in leadership and policy development at the building, district, regional or state level will find the specialization particularly suited to their needs for advanced study.

Note on certification and licensure: Students undertaking the K-12 Educational leadership specialization should possess a valid administrative credential or, in appropriate cases, they may seek to use the Walden University Ph.D. degree to satisfy certification/licensure requirements in their respective states. The specialization has been designed following both National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) published standards for programs in educational leadership. Acceptance of the Walden University Ph.D. by individual states for the satisfaction of certification or licensure requirements rests with each state. Students are advised to consult directly with their state certification/licensure authority for further information. Walden University does not directly provide administrative certification or licensure in any state.

Career Options

• Superintendent of Schools
• Early Childhood Education Coordinator
• Director of Special Education
• Principal
• Director of Curriculum and Instruction
• Human Resource and Development Director
• Faculty Member
• Department Chair
• Director of Educational Technology
• Dean of Students
• Adult Education Director
• Vice President for Academic Affairs

Program Introduction

Most K-12 educators are strong advocates for improved services for exceptional/disabled individuals. Unfortunately, resources for the delivery of these services are often far less than schools and school districts desire. At Walden, you will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to provide leadership in the special education field and to better assist your own students in the self-actualization process. Emphasis is on services to exceptional/disabled individuals and to the related areas of special education administration including law, finance and ethics. Graduates hold leadership, administrative and teaching positions in schools and school districts and research and teaching positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States.

Career Options

• Superintendent of Schools
• Early Childhood Education Coordinator
• Director of Special Education
• Principal
• Director of Curriculum and Instruction
• Human Resource and Development Director
• Faculty Member
• Department Chair
• Director of Educational Technology
• Dean of Students
• Adult Education Director
• Vice President for Academic Affairs