Education Special Education - Walden University

Education Special Education from Walden University is a Online Ph.D Special Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. This program helps education professionals pursue original research that contributes to the field. Taking into consideration challenges that educators face today, this program explores issues such as human development, organizational systems, and promotion of social change through education . With a range of specializations and learning formats, you can personalize your course of study to meet your needs and goals. 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. Prospective Alabama students: Contact the Teacher Education and Certification Division of the Alabama State Department of Education at 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 360-725-6320 or profed@ospi.wednet.edu to determine whether this education program is 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. Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Special Education courses.