Overview

The Education - Self-Designed M.Sc. at Walden University provides a customisable academic pathway for educators looking to enhance their professional expertise without pursuing a specific licensure. This postgraduate programme is designed to integrate diverse educational disciplines, allowing students to align their studies with their unique career aspirations and institutional needs.

Why Education - Self-Designed at Walden University?

This programme stands out for its high level of adaptability, enabling students to select from a wide range of emphasis areas and electives. As part of the Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences, students benefit from a curriculum focused on social change and practical application. The university's status as a Certified B Corporation reflects its commitment to accountability and social impact, providing a supportive environment for educators to develop leadership and instructional skills that can be immediately applied in their local communities.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 14750 per full
National fee: USD 14750 per full
Local fee: USD 14750 per full

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Educational Research
Instructional Design
Technology Integration
Curriculum Development
Assessment and Evaluation
Teacher Leadership
Adult Learning

Careers with Education - Self-Designed

Graduates of this programme are prepared for a variety of roles within the education sector that do not require new state licensure. The self-designed nature of the degree makes it particularly suitable for those aiming for positions in curriculum coordination, corporate training, or educational consultancy. By gaining expertise in multiple content areas, alumni can pursue advancement in school administration, instructional coaching, or roles within non-profit educational organisations. The programme focuses on equipping educators with the versatile skills needed to meet the evolving demands of modern learning environments.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teacher as Professional
Enhancing Learning for Diverse Populations
Enhancing Learning for Diverse Populations
Action Research for Educators
Understanding the Impact of Technology on Education, Work, and Society
Integrating Technology Across the Content Areas
New and Emerging Technologies

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 15 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-25 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Minneapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree or higher

Walden requires the following information to be considered for admission into any of its online degree programs. Admission requirements vary by program and degree level. You may need to supply additional information for certain programs and/or degrees.

Official transcript(s) of highest degree or coursework completed to date
English proficiency test scores (if applicable)
Goal statement (select master’s and doctoral programs only)

Completed application
Current résumé, when applicable
Access to a computer and the Internet

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

11800 USD / year

≈ 11800 USD / year
Out-of-State

11800 USD / year

≈ 11800 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11800 USD / year

≈ 11800 USD / year

Funding

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