M.S. in Education Middle Level Education - Walden University

M.S. in Education Middle Level Education from Walden University is a Online Master Education Science degree that prepares you for a Education career. Whether you are a veteran teacher or new to the field, Walden?s M.S. in Education program can help you become a more effective teacher and improve student outcomes. After completing a core curriculum that focuses on teacher professionalism, diversity, and collaborative learning, you may choose from more than a dozen degree specializations that can help you focus your studies on an area that interests you. Grounded in current theory, the M.S. in Education gives you strategies that you can apply immediately in your classroom. Middle Level Education If you are an educator serving students in grades 5-8, Walden's M.S. in Education degree program can help you become better prepared to improve student learning. The degree program encourages you to put your new skills to the test in actual classroom and school settings, and to continually challenge the results of teaching and learning. This specialization, based on the standards for middle level teacher preparation of the National Middle School Association, provides knowledge and skills related to young adolescent development, organizational structures, curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, and content knowledge all focused on this specific age group. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456. 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 1-360-725-6320 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. Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Education Science courses.